CHEM461-463 Topics in Advanced Chemistry are made up of a series of 6-point modules, which may vary from year to year. Modules offered may include:
- Laser spectroscopy of inorganic systems
- Carbon-rich chemistry and materials
- Molecular recognition and self-assembly
- Mechanisms of enzyme action and inhibition
- Topics in medicinal chemistry research
- Supramolecular chemistry: metallosupramolecular and mechanically-interlocked architectures, synthesis and applications
- Magnetically interesting complexes
- The total synthesis of bioactive compounds
- A practical introduction to computational chemistry
- Natural Products Chemistry: Medicines, colours and flavours of life
- Introduction to stereoselective organic synthesis
- Advanced instrumental anaylsis
- Astrochemistry
- Nucleosides and nucleic acids
- Biosensors: modern and future approaches for medicinal diagnostics
| Paper title | Topics in Advanced Chemistry |
|---|---|
| Paper code | CHEM462 |
| Subject | Chemistry |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period | Full Year (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $1,409.28 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Eligibility
CHEM461-463 are for students enrolled in the BSc(Hons), PGDipSci or MSc (2 year) degrees majoring in chemistry.
- Contact
Dr Courtney Ennis
Tel 64 3 479 5288
Location: Science II, 5N1
- More information link
- Teaching staff
Course Co-ordinators: Dr Courtney Ennis
All academic staff in the department.
- Paper Structure
Modules are typically 10 lectures and may include tutorials/group discussions. Some modules are assessed 'internally' during the year through a combination of assignments, presentations and/or exams; otherwise, modules are assessed by exam in October.
BSc(Hons/PGDipSci/MSc students choose 12, 8 or 4 modules depending on whether HAZA 401 (or other approved) papers are chosen.
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper. However, individual lecturers may recommend literature to be consulted.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Scholarship, Critical thinking.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate in-depth understanding of advanced concepts, theories, applications and current trends in chemistry.
