CHEM6013 Techniques in Organic and Biological Chemistry

Offered By	Research School of Chemistry
Academic Career	Graduate Coursework
Course Subject	Chemistry
Offered in	First Semester, 2013
Unit Value	3 units
Course Description	This course is designed to develop an understanding and appreciation of the analytical techniques inherent in modern chemistry, with an emphasis on organic and biological chemistry. Topics to be covered in the course will be chosen from, aspects of modern nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR), the impact and advances in the implementation of mass spectrometry in modern chemistry and the use of chromatography in its various forms in the separation and analysis of organic chemicals. 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 how nmr sprectra are acquired and appreciate the factors that need to be taken into consideration when acquiring spectra 2. analyse 1D nmr spectra to a high level of proficency and be capable of explaining the effects influencing a spectrum from a structural basis 3. utilise 1D and 2D nmr spectra as structure-solving tools 4. explain the different techniques of mass spectrometry and be able to evaluate the most appropriate technique for ionising a compound for mass spectroscopic analysis
Indicative Assessment	Assessment will be based on: Assignment (30%; LO 1-4) Examination (70%; LO 1-4)
Workload	Up to 32 hours of lectures / tutorials in addition to 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 hold a BSc or equivalent with major studies in chemistry. Undergraduate studies in spectroscopy are assumed knowledge.
Requisite Statement	Enrolment in Program 7615
Prescribed Texts	Organic Structural Spectroscopy by Lambert, Gronert, Shurvell, Lightner and Cooks
Academic Contact	Dr Russell Barrow

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