This course introduce 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 theory. The laboratory sessions provide students with experience in the computational chemistry techniques used to model the structures, properties and chemical reactivity of molecules.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
1. A background knowledge of the ligand-field model and its applications in understanding the electronic spectra and magnetism of transition metal complexes. (LO1)
2. An understanding of the theory, concepts and terminology of computational chemistry with an emphasis on electronic structure calculations using the molecular-orbital model. (LO2)
3. Be able to perform electronic structure calculations using computational chemistry software such as the Gaussian molecular-orbital program. (LO3)
Indicative Assessment
Written Exams 70% (LO1-LO2)
Lab Reports 30% (LO3)
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Workload
65 hours of lectures/tutorials/laboratory plus a further 65 hours of independent learning.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
N/A
Assumed Knowledge
Background knowledge in inorganic and or physical chemistry at the second year level.Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2017 | $3444 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2017 | $4590 |
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