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CHEM3031 Organometallic Chemistry

Later Year Course

Offered By Research School of Chemistry
Academic Career Undergraduate
Course Subject Chemistry
Offered in First Semester, 2010 and First Semester, 2011
Unit Value 3 units
Course Description

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.

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
2. Explain and rationalize industrially-important catalytic processes through the application of organometallic principles

Indicative Assessment

Assessment will be based on:

  • Mid-term exam (50%; LO 1)
  • Final exam (50%; LO 1, 2)
Workload A maximum of 32 hours of lectures/tutorials.
Areas of Interest Chemistry
Requisite Statement

CHEM2202 and CHEM2203.

Incompatibility CHEM3103 and CHEM3106
Consent Required Approval of the graduate program convener in chemistry.
Science Group C
Academic Contact A/Professor Geoff Salem

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