Catalysis and Advanced Inorganic Chemistry unit (KRA542)

Introduction

You will build upon the foundations of inorganic chemistry and be introduced to more advanced concepts and applications. The topics will include bonding and structure and how this influences chemical reactivity.   You will also explore how this understanding is applied to catalysis and the application to synthesis and benefits industrial applications. The laboratory program will cover advanced laboratory methods associated with the handling of organometallic reagents and products for catalysis/synthesis and prepare students with the skills required for more independent research. 

Summary

Unit name	Catalysis and Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Unit code	KRA542
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences
Discipline	Chemistry
Coordinator	Doctor Rebecca Fuller
Delivered By
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Evaluate and predict the structure, chemical properties, overall outcomes and mechanistic pathways of metal-based systems using advanced molecular orbital theory and periodic table trends.
• Analyse and justify spectral data and evidence for reaction mechanisms and metal-ligand bonding by determining and differentiating the structure of molecules and compounds.
• Demonstrate safe laboratory procedures for organic and inorganic synthesis and isolation of compounds using standard techniques and characterisation methods.
• Communicate experimental outcomes and relevant chemistry concepts that adhere to discipline conventions.
• Design suitable inorganic complexes for specified reactivity

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

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

KRA342

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	1x2hr tutorial session per week (face to face) 1 hr prerecorded material per week (online) 10x4hr laboratory sessions across the semester (on campus attendance)
Assessment	Topic Assignment (10%)|Mid-semester Test (20%)|Laboratory (30%)|End-of-semester Examination (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	KRA542 Laboratory Manual (available from MyLO) KRA542 Lecture notes (available from MyLO)

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