SLE453 - Advanced Topics in Chemistry
Unit details
| Year | 2026 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes | Semester 2: Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
| Credit point(s) | 1 |
| EFTSL value | 0.125 |
| Unit chair | Semester 2: Tim Connell |
| Cohort rule | This unit is only available to students enrolled in S400, S401 |
| Prerequisite | Nil |
| Corequisite | Nil |
| Incompatible with | Nil |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment | 6 x 1 day practical experiences (workshops) including scheduled online activities. |
| Typical study commitment | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
Content
Students in the chemistry stream of honours embark on a specialist learning program to either enhance their employability in the scientific (chemistry related) industries or continue in higher degrees by research studies. SLE453 aims to help students advance their theoretical knowledge in the core areas of spectroscopy as well as physical and organic chemistries while providing an understanding of relevant industrial practice. In this unit, students will learn how nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy can be used to solve problems in relation to molecular structure and assembly; they will, with appropriate demonstration, understand recent developments in organic chemistry including the theory leading to recent Nobel Prize awards. They will also be introduced to the specific practical problems associated with chemistry at an industrial scale.
Learning outcomes
Each unit in your course is a building block towards Deakin's Graduate Learning Outcomes - not all units develop and assess every Graduate Learning Outcome (GLO).
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Identify appropriate theoretical, experimental and practical regimes that maximise efficiency and scientific value. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Understand and apply the logic of the underlying theories to problems related to molecular structure and industrial processes. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Develop the ability to analyse and interpret chemical structures and related data then present the outcomes of this analysis in a number of formats. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Learn how to critically evaluate the design and data analyses used in the published literature or relevant real world industry setting. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 Literature presentation | 10-12 minute critical presentation | 30% | Week 4 |
| Assessment 2 Industrial chemistry in-class test | 1.5-hour written test | 40% | Week 6 |
| Assessment 3 Advanced organic chemistry in-class test | 1-hour class test | 30% | Week 9 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning resource
There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
To fully engage with Deakin's learning experiences, students must be able to access and use internet-connected devices as outlined in computing requirements at Deakin.
To support student success at Deakin, we have a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) learning environment that acknowledges that students and educators bring with them the digital tools they regularly use to complete academic tasks. These tools stay with you beyond the classroom, helping you to keep learning, explore ideas more deeply, and connect with knowledge in ways that matter to you.
Students requiring a loan device should visit our Loan Laptop webpage or students requiring longer-term assistance should visit our Student Financial Assistance webpage.
Unit fee information
Fees and charges vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study and their study discipline, and your study load.
Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
For further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods visit our Current Students website.