Available in 2024
Course code

CHEM2210

Units

10 units

Level

2000 level

Course handbook

Description

There are some ninety-two naturally occurring elements in the periodic table. When in combination, these elements form the materials that underpin our everyday lives. This course provides a foundation for understanding the structure, synthesis and chemistry of these materials and nanomaterials. The course includes the descriptive chemistry within four principal classes of materials, integrating key concepts such as symmetry, structure, bonding, synthesis and characterisation. Applications within these classes of materials will also be discussed, such as catalysis, clean energy technologies, and biosensing.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Callaghan

  • Semester 2 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Compare the chemistry, structure and application of inorganic, organic, carbon and composite materials;

2. Describe the synthesis and characterisation of inorganic, organic, carbon and composite materials;

3. Investigate the synthesis, structure, design and reactivity of materials using experimental and computational techniques;

4. Independently integrate key concepts regarding the synthesis, characterisation and chemistry of materials;

5. Apply the scientific method in conducting and reporting experimental investigations;

6. Demonstrate an awareness of the safety responsibilities involved in working with chemicals and hazardous substances.


Content

The course involves study of the structure, synthesis and chemistry of materials including:

  • Inorganic Materials, including nanoparticles and semiconductors
  • Organic Materials, including surfactants, polymers and self-assembled soft matter
  • Carbon Materials, including fullerenes, carbon nanotubes and graphene
  • Hybrid/Composite Materials, including coordination complexes and metal-organic frameworks

Assumed knowledge

CHEM1010 Introductory Chemistry I and CHEM1020 Introductory Chemistry II.


Assessment items

In Term Test: In Term Tests
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement 40% - Must obtain 40% in this assessment item to pass the course.

Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Group or Individual Laboratory Exercises and Reports
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.

Report: Computer Lab Reports
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.


Contact hours

Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan

Computer Lab-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 3 week(s) starting in week 10
  • Students who do not meet the compulsory requirement will be given the opportunity to make up upon presentation of an evidence of adverse circumstances.
  • Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 90% of sessions.
Laboratory-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 9 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Students who do not meet the compulsory requirement will be given the opportunity to make up upon presentation of an evidence of adverse circumstances.
  • Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 90% of sessions.
Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-2
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 2

Course outline