This course is divided into two parts, both parts building on CHEM6213 Materials Chemistry. The foundations in Solid State Chemistry are expanded to cover topics in structural characterisation, local crystal chemistry and properties of selected functional inorganic materials. The Physical Chemistry part includes an introduction to statistical thermodynamics which is an essential tool for advanced research in physical chemistry including biophysics and surface chemistry. The lecture material on colloid and surface chemistry is more applied with a focus on industrial examples.
This course is co-taught with undergraduate students but assessed separately.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Critically analyse how intermolecular forces determine colloidal behaviour, surfactant and surface phenomena.
- Demonstrate advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge, i.e., the application of statistical thermodynamics to describe the behaviour of gases, simple liquids, as well as phase (gas-liquid) equilibrium and liquid mixtures.
- Analyse critically complex information, concepts and theories of the relationship between structure, local crystal chemistry and function in the solid state.
- Implement the complex concepts and theories developed in the course lectures in the practical component.
- Work to an expert professional level in a chemical laboratory, demonstrating effective laboratory safety and etiquette, particularly in usage chemicals and lab-based glassware and equipment.
Indicative Assessment
- Mid-semester exam (30) [LO 1,2]
- Assignments/lab reports (40) [LO 4,5]
- Final exam (30) [LO 3]
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Workload
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester including:
- Face-to face components which may consist of 3 x 1 hour lectures per week plus 27 hours of laboratory throughout the semester.
- Approximately 67 hours of self-study which will include preparation for lectures, presentations and other assessment tasks.
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Physical Chemistry, Atkins and de Paula (any recent edition)
Inorganic Chemistry, 5th edition by P. Atkins, T. Overton, J. Rourke, M. Weller and F. Armstrong.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you 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). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found 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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $4440 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $6360 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3559 | 19 Feb 2024 | 26 Feb 2024 | 05 Apr 2024 | 24 May 2024 | In Person | View |
