Organic and Inorganic Chemistry unit (KRA531)

Hobart

Introduction

You will build on your knowledge introductory chemistry, including organic spectroscopy for the structural identification of organic and inorganic molecules, and the fundamental reactions and concepts central to chemistry for synthesis. Other topics include the synthesis and properties of organic compounds (alkenes, aromatic and carbonyl compounds) and inorganic and organometallic compounds (especially transition metal coordination complexes and organometallic chemistry of the main group metals). The unit emphasizes modern techniques used to determine chemical structures and contemporary properties of inorganic compounds. The interrelationships of chemistry with the life sciences including drug discovery and materials are explored with links to relevant examples. There is a strong focus on laboratory techniques for the preparation, isolation and spectroscopic analysis of organic and inorganic compounds including those of biological relevance (such as essential oils, drug precursors, and enzyme mimics).

 

Summary

Unit name	Organic and Inorganic Chemistry
Unit code	KRA531
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences
Discipline	Chemistry
Coordinator	Professor Jason Smith
Delivered By
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 1

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	22/2/2026	16/3/2026	19/4/2026	13/6/2026

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Learning Outcomes

• Evaluate, and predict chemical data to resolve chemical questions in small molecule synthesis.
• Analyse and justify spectral data to determine chemical structure
• Perform safe laboratory chemical manipulations using advanced techniques and equipment
• Communicate scientific concepts and experimental results using appropriate scientific notation

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	$1,192.00	$1,192.00	not applicable	$3,401.00

• 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

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

KRA241

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Weekly pre-recorded lectures, 2 x 1-hr F2F tutorial sessions weekly (13 wks) and 4-hr lab weekly (10 wks)
Assessment	Assignments (20%)|Examination (40%)|Laboratory (40%)
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	Clayden, Organic chemistry 2nd ed, 2012 (Oxford Press)   Weller, Inorganic Chemistry, 2018 (Oxford Press)

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