CHEM3210
10 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
Over the last 20 years, complex nanostructured materials have emerged as exciting materials for many advanced and tailored applications due to the rapid progress in the synthesis and assembly of these multi-functional materials. This course will explore the chemistry that underpins how these materials are made and how they can be used in applications such as biomaterials, in diagnostics and as biosensors, in energy production and storage and in environmental remediation. The course will provide students with a broad overview of how recent advances in materials chemistry are opening up new possibilities in the application areas of energy, environment and health.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Compare and correlate the chemistry, structure and application of functional materials;
2. Describe the synthesis and characterisation of functional materials;
3. lnvestigate the synthesis, structure and reactivity of exemplar functional materials;
4. Apply the scientific process in the conduct and reporting of experimental investigations;
5. Demonstrate an awareness of the safety responsibilities involved in working with chemicals and hazardous substances;
6. Independently integrate key concepts regarding the chemistry and application of nanostructured functional materials.
Content
This course involves the study of:
- The synthesis, assembly and properties of functional materials.
- The applications of functional materials in fields such as - biomaterials and in nanomedicine; or energy production, storage and fuel cell technologies; environmental remediation and clean-up technologies.
Requisite
You cannot enrol in this course if you have successfully completed CHEM3560.
Assumed knowledge
CHEM2210 and CHEM2410
Assessment items
Report: Laboratory Reports
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
In Term Test: In Term Tests
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement 40% - Must obtain 40% in this assessment item to pass the course.
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 100% of sessions.
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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