CH2022 - Chemistry of the Elements

Credit points:	03
Year:	2009
Student Contribution Band:	Band 4
Administered by:	Discipline of Chemistry & Industrial Chemistry

The chemistry of the transition elements - metal complexes (including bonding, stability, isomerism, magnetic properties and spectral characteristics); mechanism of inorganic substitution and electron-transfer reactions, transition metals in catalysis. Structural elucidation and characterisation of inorganic compounds using diffraction and spectroscopic methods

Learning Outcomes

• to prepare students for entry into more advanced chemistry subjects at level 3;
• to provide a background of inorganic chemistry which is appropriate for students whose majors will be in other science and/or engineering disciplines;
• to provide insight into the philosophical basis of science as expressed through inorganic chemistry;
• to provide knowledge of a wide range of fundamental inorganic chemistry;
• to provide knowledge of the application of inorganic chemistry in a number of chemical processes and techniques.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to calculate, produce, interpret and communicate numerical information;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Prerequisites:

(CH1001 and CH1002) or (CH1011 and CH1012)

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 28-Aug-2009
Coordinator:	Dr Murray Davies
Lecturers:	Dr Murray Davies, Dr Sherryl Robertson, Professor Richard Keene.
Contact hours:	36 hours lectures 36 hours practicals
Assessment:	end of semester exam (70%); practical performance and reports (30%).

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