FORENSIC AND ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY

CHE2NAC

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Forensic analytical chemistry is an elective second year chemistry subject. In this subject, students explore concepts of analytical chemistry as a basis of developing the required skills of a chemist working in forensic science. The successful prosecution of individuals or companies for crimes involving chemicals would be impossible without comprehensive forensic evidence. The necessary analytical skills will be discussed in lectures and developed in practical classes, that enable students to prepare and analyse different types of real-world samples using a variety of instrumental techniques, and the ability to critically assess results to judge their validity. The instrumental techniques include, but are not limited to, molecular fluorescence spectroscopy, high performance liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, and ion mobility mass spectrometry. Learning activities include lectures, tutorials, and laboratory classes.

School: Molecular Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Sofia Cojocaru

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: CHE1APL AND (CHE1CHF OR CHE1GEN)

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: CHE2ENC

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Forensic Chemistry

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Bell, S.

Year: 2014

Edition/Volume: 2nd Edition (or later)

Publisher: Pearson

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Quantitative Chemical Analysis

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Harris, D.C.

Year: 2010

Edition/Volume: 8th Edition (or later)

Publisher: FREEMAN

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Describe and apply chemistry techniques and instrumental methods for analytical and forensic science analysis.

02. Describe and apply separation science techniques for the isolation, purification and identification of chemical species.

03. Interpret and assess data from analysis of samples using chemistry techniques and instrumental methods.

04. Describe the chemistry of combustion and explosives, and methods for the forensic analysis of arson and explosive residues.

05. Describe the preparation and characterisation of polymer materials, and the analysis of inks and paints using analytical methods.

06. Demonstrate practical skills needed to conduct chemical synthesis and chemical analysis, and be able to interpret and report results from observations and measurements to characterise compounds and materials.

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sofia Cojocaru

Class requirements

Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.00 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.00 hour lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
1hr Exam 1 (Topics 1-3): during or end of semester (1000 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
1hr Exam 2 (Topics 4-6): during or end of semester (1000 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Assignment or Quiz 1: during semester (250 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	5	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6
Assignment or Quiz 2: during semester (250 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	5	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Assignment or Quiz 3: during semester (250 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	5	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Assignment or Quiz 4: during semester (250 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	5	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Laboratory reports (1400 word equivalents)Hurdle for accreditation with RACI. Students must complete a minimum 75% of lab assessment, and must obtain a score of at least 50% for the laboratory component of the subject.	N/A	N/A	N/A	Yes	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6