CHEM3031 Organometallic Chemistry

Later Year Course

Offered By	Research School of Chemistry
Academic Career	Undergraduate
Course Subject	Chemistry
Offered in	First Semester, 2011 and First Semester, 2012
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	Professor Mark Humphrey

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