che5sea advanced sensors and devices
ADVANCED SENSORS AND DEVICES
CHE5SEA
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
CHE5SEA is a required subject for Bachelor of Science (Honours)/Master of Nanotechnology students. Learning activities within the subject include lectures, tutorials, and projects conducted within a research laboratory setting. Students will study many aspects of contemporary sensing theory and practice and the device technologies required for real world implementation. Part A) Sensors & Electrochemistry: electrochemical principles, general concepts of chemical sensing, amperometric sensors, lab-on-a-chip miniaturisation. Part B) Surface chemistry: the role of second order interactions and the chemical potential in chemical processes, including solubility, miscibility and solvent extraction will be explored. Interactions on and between surfaces and interfaces will also be described with implications in catalysis and sensing.
SchoolSchool of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorEvan Robertson
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Enrolment in the Master of Nanotechnology (SMNT) or Bachelor of Science (Honours)/Master of Nanotechnology (SZHSNT or SZHSN) degrees, and completion of CHE2NAN or CHE2NAC.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects CHE3SEN
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students are not permitted to take the topics contained in this unit for credit in CHE3ADB.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of key concepts of contemporary sensing theory and practice and the device technologies required for real world implementation in accordance with the "Principles of Chemistry" as defined by the RACI.
- Activities:
- During lectures students will answer short questions individually or as part of small groups, reinforcing lecture material. In tutorials and in their own time students will apply these concepts to solve a variety problems, some of which are assessed via quizzes or assignments and others which are provided as optional problem sets for exam preparation.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
02. Competently apply professional integrity to the design and performance of experiments, collection of data and reporting of results employing safe laboratory practices and skills.
- Activities:
- The laboratory work will comprise a research project conducted with one of the research groups in chemistry. This will involve 3 hours per week, at a time to be arranged with the academic project supervisor. At the end of the project students are required to submit a report of less than 2000 words in the form of a journal article, with assessment based on practical skills, application of research problem solving and the final written report. For students who have not completed or concurrently undertaking CHE3ADB, this will be replaced by more regular laboratory experiments conducted in the undergraduate laboratory.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)
03. Write coherent descriptions of chemical principles and report experimental results with well supported interpretations using correctly referenced professional prose.
- Activities:
- At the end of the project students are required to submit a report of less than 2000 words in the form of a journal article. Alternatively, for students who have not completed or concurrently undertaking CHE3ADB, they will submit laboratory reports throughout the semester that are marked against a rubric for professional presentation. Reports returned in a timely manner and annotated with helpful comments to aid improvement.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
04. Solve abstract, routine and real-world problems relevant to chemical sensing, sourcing and summarising legitimate scientific information when required.
- Activities:
- The research project and associated report that are described above are significant in this regard. Additionally, a discussion of one or more relevant scientific papers will be required as part of the topic assignment tasks.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEvan Robertson
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 hour exam (written answers and problem solving) | 50 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| Research project and 2000 word report. | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Topic assignments including computer based workshop assignments (1000 words) | A 50% hurdle requirement applies to the laboratory component, and also to the exam component. | 20 | 01, 03, 04 |