STB413 Frontiers of Chemistry
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| Unit code: | STB413 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | Admission to ST10 or (Admission to ST20 and completion of 288 credit points (CP)) |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,118 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,680 |
| International unit fee | $5,760 |
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2024, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | STB413 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | Admission to ST10 or (Admission to ST20 and completion of 288 credit points (CP)) |
| Coordinator: | Anthony O'Mullane | anthony.omullane@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit is offered at the Honours level for students to build on their knowledge in chemistry, obtained during their undergraduate studies. By exploring the most recent advances in the field, the unit will provide an essential platform for further studies and theoretical and experimental research in all areas that require knowledge of modern chemistry.
To successfully complete this unit you will:
1. Be up to date with the theory and practice of cutting edge research areas at the frontiers of modern chemistry
2. Develop skills used in problem solving in at least three areas of cutting-edge research.
3. Apply critical and creative thinking using advanced chemistry theory to articulate the challenges, problems and opportunities in areas of cutting-edge research.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Be up to date with the theory and practice of cutting edge research areas at the frontiers of modern chemistry
- Develop skills used in problem solving in at least three areas of cutting-edge research.
- Apply critical and creative thinking using advanced chemistry theory to articulate the challenges, problems and opportunities in at least three areas of cutting-edge research..
Content
Topics for individual modules may include (but are not limited to):
Advanced organic mechanisms
Free radical chemistry
Polymer chemistry
Nanodiamonds and other quantum methods
Surface science
Solid-state chemistry
Materials chemistry
Statistical thermodynamics
Industrial biotechnology and processing
Supramolecular chemistry
The content will be reinforced with authentic problem solving tasks that require mastery of theory.
Learning Approaches
This unit will be given as a series of 12 two-hour lectures delivered in a workshop style involving student participation. You will also be expected to devote considerable time to individual study. This includes working with textbooks, solving practise problems, completing workshop problems, and reading selected research papers from the field of chemistry. Strong emphasis will be placed on the theory underpinning the frontiers of chemistry and include problem solving strategies developed through the interactive workshop style lectures.
Assessment
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Problem Solving Task
Workshop assignments
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Examination (written)
Exam
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Resources
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no extraordinary risks associated with the classroom/lecture activities in this unit.