Courses & Units
Structure and Materials KRA343
Hobart
Introduction
This unit builds on a range of chemical concepts and techniques introduced in 200 level units that are widely used by modern scientists that are not restricted to the chemical sciences; including earth sciences, environmental studies, industrial chemistry, and physical, health and life sciences. It also introduces topics in materials chemistry as they apply to the development of a range of advanced components used in everyday and technological products.
The material presented concentrates on giving a sound foundation to the theory and application of modern characterisation techniques with an emphasis on the elucidation of chemical structure, with major topics including advanced emission and molecular spectroscopic techniques such as NMR spectroscopic applications (including variable temperature, solid state and 2D experiments), IR, Raman, UV-Vis spectroscopy, the stereochemistry of inorganic and organic compounds and various aspects of the computational chemistry of materials.
In addition, both laboratory-source and synchrotron-based X-ray techniques are introduced, including diffraction and XAS methods. The laboratory program reinforces concepts introduced in lectures and gives students experience in good laboratory practice and hands-on usage of modern research level spectroscopic, physical chemistry and diffraction instrumentation.
Summary
| Unit name | Structure and Materials |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KRA343 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences |
| Discipline | Chemistry |
| Coordinator | Doctor Stuart Thickett |
| Available as an elective? | |
| Delivered By | Delivered wholly by the provider |
| Level | Advanced |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 22/2/2021 | 23/3/2021 | 12/4/2021 | 30/5/2021 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- apply chemical knowledge to: identify molecular symmetry elements and classify molecules according to point group symmetry; predict spectroscopic activity based on relevant selection rules
- describe and explain the theory of: space group symmetry, solid structure of crystalline materials and the diffraction of x rays and neutrons; molecular spectroscopy, including vibrational, rotational and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopies; surface chemistry, such as surface tension, self assembly, adsorption isotherms and colloidal stability; microscopy and microanalysis.
- analyse, interpret and predict spectral data to: solve complex structure determination problems utilizing nuclear magnetic resonance, molecular spectroscopy and diffraction; determine structure of compounds prepared in the laboratory ; determine and differentiate molecular structure of compounds
- demonstrate safe laboratory techniques and carry out hazard assessments for: synthesis, isolation and characterization of inorganic compounds; the collection of spectroscopic data and determination of physical properties
- communicate in scientific writing in the form of laboratory reports by: following provided report templates; using appropriate scientific terminology, conventions for representing molecular structures and adhering to standard english conventions; using chemical databases, such as scifinder scholar, to perform literature; searches of chemical reactions and organic molecules and identify references accordingly
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 010500 | $993.00 | $993.00 | not applicable | $2,701.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
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Requisites
Prerequisites
Admission into a Masters course OR (KRA241 Organic and Inorganic Chemistry OR KRA224 Chemistry 2A Organic and Bioinorganic)Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
KRA334 AND KRA332Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 3 x 1-hour lectures and problem solving sessions per week, 10 x 4-hr laboratory sessions across the semester. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Lab reports (35%)|Assignments (10%)|Examination (55%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Physical Chemistry, 11th edition, Peter Atkins, Juilo de Paula and James Keeler, ISBN: 9780198769866, Oxford University Press | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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