Inorganic Chemistry
Overview
During the unit, students will study structural chemistry, the d-block elements, symmetry, the nature of inorganic materials, and receive an introduction into the world of material chemistry and inorganic characterisation techniques. This will broaden their expertise in the chemical sciences and prepare them for more advanced study in chemistry.
Requisites
02-November-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Demonstrate well-developed knowledge and problem solving skills involving all theory concepts
- Apply this developed knowledge to investigate the expected properties of a selection of inorganic materials
- Demonstrate and apply working knowledge of occupational health and safety practices in alaboratory environment
- Apply recognised methods and appropriate lab techniques to analyse and identify the components of an unknown solution
- Analyse experimental results and articulate arguments and conclusions based on laboratory data
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live Online Lecture |
2.00 | 5 weeks | 10 |
| On Campus Lecture |
2.00 | 7 weeks | 14 |
| On Campus Lab |
4.00 | 6 weeks | 24 |
| Unspecified Activities Independent Learning |
8.50 | 12 weeks | 102 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Examination | Individual | 20 - 30% | 1,2 |
| Laboratory Practicals | Individual | 30 - 40% | 3,4,5 |
| Online Quizzes | Individual | 5 - 20% | 1,2 |
| Mid-Semester Test | Individual | 20 - 30% | 1,2 |
Hurdle
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass a unit and meet all Unit Learning Outcomes to a minimum standard, a student must achieve:
(i) an aggregate mark of 50% or more, and
(ii) an average at least 40% across the tests and exams, and
(iii) completion a specific fraction of 80% laboratory work based on the criteria for successful completion as explained in the lab handout(s).
Students who do not successfully achieve hurdle requirements (ii) and (iii) will receive a maximum of 45% as the total mark for the unit.
Content
- Inorganic structural chemistry
- Symmetry and group theory
- Coordination chemistry
- Crystal field theory and ligand field theory
- Material characterisation techniques
- Application of inorganic materials
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.