ANU - STUDYAT - Physical Aspects of Inorg Chem

Offered By:

Research School of Chemistry

Academic Career:

Undergraduate

Course Subject:

Chemistry

Offered in:

First Semester, 2010

Unit Value:

3 units

Course Description:

This course introduces students to the ligand-field model and its applications in understanding the electronic (UV/Vis) spectra and magnetism of transition metal complexes. The course also involves a basic introduction to computational chemistry with the emphasis on molecular-orbital calculations.

Learning Outcomes:

On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. analyse the electronic spectra and magnetic properties of transition metal complexes
2. understand the theory, concepts and terminology necessary in electronic structure calculations using the molecular-orbital model

Indicative Assessment:

Assessment will be based on:

Mid-semester exam (50%; LO 1)
End-of-semester exam (50%; LO 2)

Workload:

32 hours of lectures/tutorials plus a further 32 hours of independent learning

Areas of Interest:

Chemistry

Requisite Statement:

Requires any group B CHEM course.

Incompatibility:

CHEM3108

Science Group:

C

Academic Contact:

Professor Rob Stranger

Physical Aspects of Inorganic Chemistry CHEM3023 - Details