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CHEM3560

Materials Chemistry: Solids and Semiconductors

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2013

Callaghan Campus Semester 2

Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

An understanding is given of the structure of several classes of advanced materials and of their importance in industrial applications. The course will examine the nanostructure of inorganic solids, including zeolites, and an introduction to real solids. Heterogeneous catalysis of industrial processes will also be examined. The fundamental nature and applications of semiconductor materials will be discussed.

The course forms part of the accredited degree program required for Membership of Royal Australian Chemical Institute Inc. and Chartered Chemist qualifications.

This course has compulsory course components and students must:
1. must participate in and submit laboratory reports for the established minimum requirements and obtain a minimum passing grade of 50%; and
2. obtain a minimum passing grade of 40% in the final, end-of-semester examination for the course.

In order to participate in this course, students must complete a compulsory Health and Safety requirement. Students will receive full information on this compulsory component in the course outline provided by the school.

Objectives On successful completion of this course, students will be able:

1. to develop expertise relevant to the professional practice of solid state chemistry and energy generation
2. to develop an understanding of solid state structure and the chemistry of solids
3. to provide an understanding of the principal concepts and tasks for the electrochemist
4. to provide experience in the scientific methods employed in solid state chemistry and electrochemistry
5. to develop skills in procedures and instrumental methods applied in solid state and surface chemistry
6. to further develop skills in the scientific method of planning, developing, conducting, reviewing and reporting experiments
7. to extend understanding of the professional, and safety responsibilities residing in working with hazardous substances
Content The course involves study of:

1) Solids:
a) introduction to structure determination in solids
b) structure of binary and ternary solids, including zeolites
c) real solids and defect structures
d) heterogeneous catalysis

2) Solids and sufaces in energy production:
a) electronic structure of solids
b) solid state solar energy conversion
c) the semiconductor-solution interface
d) semiconductor photo-electrochemistry
e) other energy storage devices
Replacing Course(s) NA
Transition NA
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge CHEM2210 and CHEM2410
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Problem Based Learning
Lecture
Laboratory
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Examination: Formal This is a compulsory course component. Students must obtain a minimum passing grade of 40% in the final, end-of-semester examination for the course in order to demonstrate that they have fulfilled course objectives relating to the understanding of the material expounded during lectures and/or described in assigned readings.

On achieving a passing grade, a final mark will be given in the course and it will be recorded that the student has satisfied the compulsory course component. Students who fail to satisfy the compulsory course component will be awarded a zero mark and a FF grade, irrespective of their final numeric mark. In such case, the normal avenues of appeal open to them.
Laboratory Exercises This course has a compulsory course component in its laboratory component. Students must participate in and submit reports for the established minimum requirements and obtain a passing grade of at least 50% in order to demonstrate that the student has fulfilled course objectives relating to appropriate laboratory skills and professional and safety responsibilities. On achieving the passing grade, a final mark will be given in the course and it will be recorded that the student satisfied the compulsory course component. For those students who fail to satisfy the compulsory course component will have the normal avenues of appeal open to them.

Make-up provisions
Students who are unable to complete the required number of laboratory exercises for reasons beyond their control will be offered the opportunity to make up at least one experiment at the discretion of the Discipline of Chemistry.
Other: (please specify) Tutorial tests and assignments
Contact Hours Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Laboratory: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Compulsory Components
Compulsory Course Component OHS-Safety Induction or Risk Assessment. In order to participate in this course, students must complete a compulsory safety induction.
Compulsory Course Component In order to meet course objectives aligned with the students' understanding of, and ability to manipulate and apply the theoretical concepts which form the core of the material expounding during lectures and/or described in assigned readings, students must:
1. must participate in and submit laboratory reports for the established minimum requirements and obtain a minimum passing grade of 50%; and
2. obtain a minimum passing grade of 40% in the final, end-of-semester examination for the course.
Timetables 2013 Course Timetables for CHEM3560