SCI3AAT
ADVANCED ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES
SCI3AAT
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is undertaken in the final year of a science program and contains capstone experiences for students in the laboratory based sciences. In this subject, students will be introduced to the common component parts of modern instrumentation and the science underpinning their operation. A general review of the operation of a selection of research instruments currently available at La Trobe University will be undertaken. Each student will undertake a further in-depth introduction to the operation, sample preparation and data analysis techniques associated with two major analytical techniques or instruments leading to possible independent operation of the instrument in a subsequent science project. Capstone experiences complement those in SCI3PRJ.
SchoolSchool of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMichael Angove
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Satisfactory completion of at least 90 credit points of first year Science subjects.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects PHY3EM
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse major analytical instrumentation in terms of its component parts, the relationship between the parts and the science underpinning its operation.
- Activities:
- Foundation science underpinningmajor instrumentation and its component parts will be available on-line. Students will discuss the application to instrumentation in classes and will undertake 4 short written assignments in weeks 1 - 6.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Writing(Writing)
- Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)
02. Articulate an experimental research issue and select a suitable analytical technique for its investigation.
- Activities:
- Workshop discussion will be used to introduce a variety of major analytical instruments and their current research uses, currently available at La Trobe Univerity. Students will be guided in small teams, to undertake an in-depth study of two distinct analytical techniques, including relevant sample preparation and data analysis.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
03. Describe the basis of sample preparation for a variety of different analytical instruments.
- Activities:
- Sample preparation techniques will be available on-line and discussed and demonstrated in classes. Students will present an example of sample preparation in at least one area of in-depth investigation.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Writing(Writing)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
04. Analyse the data available from a variety of analytical instruments to obtain relevant and meaningful information and articulate the veracity of the results.
- Activities:
- Analysis of data will be discussed in general. Students will present an example of data analysis in at least one area of in-depth investigation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2018, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichael Angove
Class requirements
Laboratory Class
Eight 4.0 hours laboratory class per study period during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShop
Four 1.0 hours workshop per study period during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 word equivalent of written assignments - in depth technique (Individual) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| 2 x 15 minute oral presentation (3000 word equivalent total) | 60 | 02, 03, 04 |