CHEM30016 Reactivity and Mechanism
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 80%: exam-heavy
- About 4 class hours a week
Is CHEM30016 hard?
CHEM30016: About average. Makes it harder: Final exam 80%. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Why and how chemical reactions happen, covering organic and metal reactions, catalysis and short-lived intermediates.
After it you can
- Explain chemical reactivity in different systems
- Explain catalysis by transition metal complexes
- Describe key spectroscopy methods used in research
What you need first
CHEM20018 and CHEM20020
What it leads to
How it’s assessed
Tests 20%, Final exam 80%
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Quick answers
- When is CHEM30016 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking CHEM30016?
- Needs CHEM20018 and CHEM20020.
- Does CHEM30016 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 80% of the mark. Assessment: Tests 20%, Final exam 80%.
- How many class hours a week does CHEM30016 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take CHEM30016 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.
- What can I take after CHEM30016?
- 2 subjects need it first, for example CHEM30014, CHEM30017.
- Can I rate CHEM30016?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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