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CHM2911 · Monash University

Inorganic and organic chemistry

Credit points
6
Level
2
Workload
—
Faculty
Science

What it covers

Basic principles and key aspects of molecular design, synthesis, structure and reactivity of carbon based molecules, organo-transition metal chemistry and metal complexes with examples taken from important biological, industrial and environmental processes. It will cover aspects of reactive intermediates; carbocations; molecular rearrangements; nucleophilic substitution; elimination reactions; free radicals; aromatic and heterocyclic chemistry; pericyclic reactions; carbonyl compounds; key principles of coordination chemistry including geometry, properties, bonding and stability in transition metal complexes; metal coordination environments in nature; principles of organometallic chemistry and catalysis.

Assessment

TaskTypeWeight
Online assessments (OLA)Quiz / Test10%
Lab workhurdleDemonstration30%
Final assessment - Exam (2 hours and 10 minutes)Examination50%
Tutorial testsQuiz / Test10%

Hurdle tasks must be passed regardless of your overall mark.

When and where

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterMalaysiaOn-campus
ClaytonOn-campus