Overview

Advances in analytical science will involve the development and exploitation of advanced mass spectrometric, molecular spectroscopic and separation techniques. This unit concentrates on these approaches, and provides examples of how they can be applied in areas such as forensic and environmental science, genomics and forensic imaging. The remainder of the … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Professor Philip Wai Hong Chan

Unit Coordinator(s)

Professor Bayden Wood

Learning outcomes

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

Operate analytical instruments competently and reliably;

2.

Understand the range of operational factors that lead to optimised performance of analytical instruments;

3.

Assimilate theoretical principles and practical aspects of analytical chemistry;

4.

Understand the range of application areas that analytical chemistry and analytical instrumentation are applied to;

5.

Appreciate the processes and limitations of different sampling methods.

Teaching approach

Problem-based learning
Online learning
Active learning

Assessment summary

This unit is exempt from the grading and results update provision to offer supplementary assessments. Check the grading and results update page to find out which teaching periods this exemption applies to.

Assessment

1 - Laboratory-based assessment
2 - Mid-semester test
3 - Continuous in-semester assessment
4 - Examination (2 hours 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 $3.00

Availability in areas of study

Chemistry