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Overview

Selected topics in physical and analytical chemistry that may include spectroscopy, photochemistry, quantum mechanics, computational chemistry, instrumental analysis, astrochemistry, biosensors, marine and atmospheric chemistry.

CHEM 461 consists of three 6.67-point modules, which may vary from year to year. Modules offered may include:

  • Laser spectroscopy of inorganic systems
  • Quantum chemistry
  • Advanced instrumental analysis
  • Astrochemistry
  • Electrochemical sensing and biosensors
  • Analytical vibrational spectroscopy

About this paper

Paper title Advanced Topics in Physical and Analytical Chemistry
Subject Chemistry
EFTS 0.1667
Points 20 points
Teaching period(s) Full Year (On campus)
1st Non standard period (13 July 2026 - 16 June 2027) (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,627.83
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Eligibility

CHEM 460-463 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

courtney.ennis@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Course Co-ordinator: 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 final exam only.

Students choose 3 modules from a list of modules available for this paper (department confirms the final list at the beginning of study).

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.

Overview

Selected topics in physical and analytical chemistry that may include spectroscopy, photochemistry, quantum mechanics, computational chemistry, instrumental analysis, astrochemistry, biosensors, marine and atmospheric chemistry.

CHEM 461 consists of three 6.67-point modules, which may vary from year to year. Modules offered may include:

  • Laser spectroscopy of inorganic systems
  • Quantum chemistry
  • Advanced instrumental analysis
  • Astrochemistry
  • Electrochemical sensing and biosensors
  • Analytical vibrational spectroscopy

About this paper

Paper title Advanced Topics in Physical and Analytical Chemistry
Subject Chemistry
EFTS 0.1667
Points 20 points
Teaching period(s) Semester 1 (On campus)
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.
Eligibility

CHEM 460-463 courses 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

Teaching staff

Course Co-ordinator: 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 final exam only.

Students choose three modules from a list of modules available for this paper (department confirms the final list at the beginning of study).

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.
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