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CHEM12079 Inorganic Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
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General Information

Overview

In this unit, you will advance your theoretical knowledge of chemical synthesis with a focus on the structural aspects and energy requirements of bond formation. You will study lattice structures and layers and predict the geometry and bonding properties of molecules using Valence Bond and Molecular Orbital Theories. You will examine the unique properties of the D-block elements and the formation of coordination compounds. You will study interfacial chemistry, for example at solid-liquid boundaries, which lay the foundation for solute transport and is key element of chemical kinetics. Completing this unit will significantly advance your standing as an inorganic chemist and prepare you for the study of advanced topics such as nanotechnology, analytical spectroscopy and materials development.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 2
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 8
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Pre-requisites: CHEM11044 Chemical Reactions OR CHEM11045 Chemical Investigation and Theory or permission of Head of Course

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 1 - 2026

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Attendance Requirements

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Class and Assessment Overview

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Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Unit feedback

Feedback

Students recommended improving the video resources for the unit.

Recommendation

Content and assessment review and refresh should continue in the next offering.

Feedback from Unit feedback

Feedback

Some students noted difficulty connecting the unit content to their course of study and found the assessment questions ambiguous.

Recommendation

Content and assessment review and refresh should begin in the next offering.

Feedback from Staff reflection

Feedback

The high proportion of high grades in this unit suggest that assessment and assessment rubrics should be reviewed.

Recommendation

Review and update as required assessment and assessment rubrics.

Unit Learning Outcomes

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Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes

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Textbooks and Resources

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