Overview

This unit covers the theory and instrumentation behind common physical and analytical instrumental techniques such as infrared, Raman, UV/Vis absorption and fluorescence and atomic spectroscopies, mass spectrometry, chromatography and electroanalytical chemistry. A knowledge of the physical chemistry of gases and liquids is an important precursor to the understanding of chromatographic … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
S2-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Alison Funston

Unit Coordinator(s)

Associate Professor Jie Zhang
Dr Irene Ling

Notes

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Scheduled teaching activities and/or workload information are subject to change in response to COVID-19, please check your Unit timetable and Unit Moodle site for more details.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Comprehend concepts in instrumental analysis, including accuracy and precision, sensitivity, selectivity, detection limit and dynamic range;

2.

Describe the principles and applications of spectroscopic techniques such as infra-red, Raman, UV/Visible absorption and fluorescence, and atomic mass spectrometry;

3.

Demonstrate knowledge of electrochemical techniques for chemical analysis;

4.

Distinguish the need for, and uses of, separation techniques such as gas and liquid chromatography;

5.

Evaluate a range of instrumental methods and how different instruments operate;

6.

Compare and contrast a number of case studies illustrating the many and varied uses of chemical instrumentation for solving analytical and forensic problems;

7.

Use database searching and retrieval for compound identification;

8.

Demonstrate expertise in the manipulation of chemicals, the use of chemical analysis techniques, risk assessment and the use of modern information technologies and data analysis;

9.

Work in small groups and be competent in the written and oral presentation of scientific data, including in the context of a Moot-court scenario.

Teaching approach

Active learning
Problem-based learning
Online learning

Assessment

1 - Online assessment
2 - Laboratory-based assessment
3 - Mid semester test
4 - Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Laboratories
Lectures
Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources
Recommended resources

Other unit costs

  • Costs are indicative and subject to change.
    Lab coat required - $35
  • safety glasses $8
  • Lab book $3

Availability in areas of study

Chemistry
Medicinal chemistry