Over the last 20-30 years the face of chemical synthesis has changed quite dramatically to a realm where many key reactions intimately rely on the presence of a catalyst. Key advances continue to be made in this area particularly with regards to the use of chiral catalysts in the synthesis of enantiomerically pure compounds. This course will focus on the use of catalysts in small molecule synthesis. Approaches may include organo-based, transition metal and main group catalysis, and the role of chiral catalysts in asymmetric synthesis. The laboratory component of the course will aim to further develop skills in chemical synthesis,particularly with regard to the use of catalysts.
This course is co-taught with undergraduate students but assessed separately.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Demonstrate advanced specialist knowledge of the principles and practice of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis in chemistry.
- Work to an expert professional level in a chemical synthesis laboratory, demonstrating effective laboratory safety and etiquette, especially in handling air-sensitive reagents, chromatographic techniques, and spectroscopic characterization.
- Demonstrate high level report writing, experimental design and data analysis.
- Critically analyse the chemistry associated with the use of catalysts used in small molecule synthesis.
Indicative Assessment
- Lab Reports (attendance at all laboratory sessions and the submission of all reports is required in order to pass the course). (55) [LO 2,3]
- Mid-semester exam (20) [LO 1,3,4]
- Final written exam (25) [LO 1,3,4]
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Workload
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester including:
- Face-to face component which may consist of 3 x 1 hour lectures/tutorials plus 1 x 4 hour laboratory per week.
- Approximately 46 hours of self-study which will include preparation for lectures, workshops and other assessment tasks.
Inherent Requirements
To be determined.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Weller, Overton, Rourke, Armstrong, Inorganic Chemistry, 7th ed.
Claydon, Greeves, Warren, Organic Chemistry, 2nd ed.
Assumed Knowledge
24 units of university advanced level chemistry.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $4320 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $6180 |
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Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6945 | 24 Jul 2023 | 31 Jul 2023 | 31 Aug 2023 | 27 Oct 2023 | In Person | View |