School Of Science And HealthInorganic Chemistry 3Western Sydney University Unit Code: 300231.2
Discipline: INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
A demonstrated understanding of and competence with the principles of inorganic chemistry, including bonding and structure, coordination chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry and laboratory techniques, to a standard equivalent to that presented in Inorganic Chemistry 2 (or equivalent).
Equivalent Units
J3668 - Inorganic Chemistry 3
Prerequisite
300230 Inorganic Chemistry 2
About this Unit
Students studying at Campbelltown campus should refer to 300538 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry. This unit is built on the foundations laid in the unit 300230 - Inorganic Chemistry 2/300545 - Coordination Chemistry. Initially, this unit focuses on the nature of structure and bonding in inorganic chemistry. The spectroscopic and magnetic properties of inorganic compounds are evaluated as a consequence of the concepts of structure and bonding. Kinetics and mechanism of inorganic reactions are examined, and the important area of organo-transition metal chemistry is introduced. Laboratory sessions emphasise experimental design and planning by students, while introducing important techniques such as anaerobic synthesis. Students become familiar with inorganic chemistry literature and begin to appreciate recent work in this field. The laboratory component focuses on a variety of advanced techniques such as anaerobic syntheses and instrumental techniques of characterisation such as NMR, IR and electronic spectra. As well as requiring core studies, this unit recognises the diversity of inorganic chemistry by allowing students to specialise in certain advanced topics. Students select two out of five advanced topics: characterisation of inorganic compounds; selected descriptive inorganic chemistry; bioinorganic chemistry; aqueous chemistry of cations and metallic oxyanions; inorganic materials chemistry.