CHEM6031 Organometallic Chemistry
| Offered By | Department of Chemistry |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Chemistry |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2009 and First Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 3 units |
| Course Description |
The focus of this course is on the synthesis, structure and bonding, properties and reactivity of main group organometallics (including Grignard reagents, organolithium reagents, organophosphorus compounds, etc), organotransition metal chemistry and organometallic catalysis. The course is of particular relevance for students interested in synthetic chemistry. Note: Graduate students attend joint classes with later year undergraduate students but are assessed separately. |
| Learning Outcomes |
On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to: 1. Explain and rationalize the synthesis, structure, bonding, properties and reactivity of both main group and transition metal organyls |
| Indicative Assessment |
Assessment will be based on:
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| Workload | 32 hours of lectures/tutorials plus a further 32 hours of independent learning |
| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. |
| Eligibility | Students must have a Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent with a major in chemistry with relevant experience or honours. Applicants with the equivalent of a pass degree may be admitted if they have a high level of relevant academic achievement. |
| Incompatibility | Incompatible with CHEM3031 or related course in an undergraduate program |
| Consent Required | Approval of the graduate program convener in chemistry. |
| Academic Contact | Dr Geoff Salem |
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