Overview
Selected topics that develop advanced knowledge and skills in chemistry for application in the workplace.
CHEM 460 consists of three 6.67-point modules, which may vary from year to year. Modules offered may include:
- Teaching chemistry ("Teaching teaching")
- Management of chemical hazards
- Laser spectroscopy of inorganic systems
- Carbon-rich chemistry and materials
- Mechanisms of enzyme action and inhibition
- Topics in medicinal chemistry research
- Supramolecular chemistry: metallosupramolecular and mechanically-interlocked architectures, synthesis and applications
- Magnetically interesting complexes
- Total synthesis of bioactive compounds
- Quantum chemistry
- Natural products chemistry: Medicines, colours and flavours of life
- Biogeochemical cycles
- Advanced instrumental analysis
- Astrochemistry
- Nucleosides and nucleic acids
- Electrochemical sensing and biosensors
About this paper
| Paper title | Advanced Topics in Chemistry and Practice |
|---|---|
| Subject | Chemistry |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Full Year
(On campus)
1st Non standard period (14 July 2026 - 30 May 2027) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,627.83 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
Overview
Selected topics that develop advanced knowledge and skills in chemistry for application in the workplace.
CHEM 460 consists of three 6.67-point modules, which may vary from year to year. Modules offered may include:
- Teaching chemistry ("Teaching teaching")
- Management of chemical hazards
- Laser spectroscopy of inorganic systems
- Carbon-rich chemistry and materials
- Mechanisms of enzyme action and inhibition
- Topics in medicinal chemistry research
- Supramolecular chemistry: metallosupramolecular and mechanically-interlocked architectures, synthesis and applications
- Magnetically interesting complexes
- Total synthesis of bioactive compounds
- Quantum chemistry
- Natural products chemistry: Medicines, colours and flavours of life
- Biogeochemical cycles
- Advanced instrumental analysis
- Astrochemistry
- Nucleosides and nucleic acids
- Electrochemical sensing and biosensors
About this paper
| Paper title | Advanced Topics in Chemistry and Practice |
|---|---|
| Subject | Chemistry |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Full Year
(On campus)
1st Non standard period (12 July 2027 - 21 June 2028) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Contact
Dr Courtney Ennis
Tel: +64 3 479 5288
Location: Science II, 5N1- Teaching staff
Course Co-ordinator: Dr Courtney Ennis
Module 9: Dr David McMorran and Dr David Warren
All academic staff in the department.
- 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.