PROJECTS IN ANALYSIS
CHE3PAN
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this unit, students will work in groups on analytical projects of their choice using a variety of modern analytical instrumentation. Emphasis will be placed on sample preparation and interpreting the instrumental output. Samples will include environmental (e.g. sediments, water, vegetation) as well as biological (e.g. blood, hair etc.) and material samples (e.g. wood, plastics). Projects will be framed around real questions posed by industry and community members.
School: School of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Michael Angove
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: CHE1C1A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Quantitative Chemical Analysis | Recommended | Harris, DC 2003 | 7TH EDN, FREEMAN |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate an understanding of the chemical principles that underlie chemical analytical methods by explaining how a particular compound or mixture might be analysed.
- Activities:
- Chemical analytical methods and the principles behind them will be taught and explored in the practical classes and tutorial meetings. Assessed in reports and oral interview and presentations. Most of the questions asked will probe understanding of functional group chemistry and physio-chemical properties to either assess an analytical method for suitability, or suggest a suitable analysis strategy. Students will be required to explain extraction and other chemical steps or processes that rely on the physio-chemical properties of the analyse material, and also an explanation of how the chemistry determines the instrumentation used, the problems associated with the analysis, and issues for data interpretation.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
02. Demonstrate an understanding of the major strengths and weaknesses of various analytical techniques and instrumentation by arguing the most appropriate way forward for a particular analysis situation.
- Activities:
- Students will learn about strengths and weaknesses in analytical techniques and instrumentation during tutorial and practical work. They will write reports and have an oral interview and give a presentation. Students are required to construct logical arguments based on knowledge of chemistry and the various analytical methods.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
03. Recognise and assess the limitations and possible errors that are associated with various analysis techniques through the interpretation of numerical results.
- Activities:
- Limitations and errors associated with analytical techniques will taught and explored through practical classes. Assessment of errors will be presented in written reports and oral interview and presentation. This will include some basic numerical calculations and application of statistical methods.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
04. Demonstrate competency in analytical laboratory technique by correctly and accurately assaying for a range of analytes in complex sample matrices.
- Activities:
- Practical work undertaken involves the analytical techniques which will be written up and presented in oral presentations and the interview.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Michael Angove
Class requirements
Collaborative Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours collaborative based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"(Meeting)"
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 4.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final report (approximately 2000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Oral presentations; interview and class presentation (20 minutes total) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Participation in weekly class meetings | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |