SENSORS AND MATERIALS CHEMISTRY
CHE3SEN
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will study contemporary theoretical and technological aspects of chemical sensors and biosensors, as well as the chemical materials required for real world implementation. This multifaceted subject includes topics on sensors and electrochemistry (electrochemical principles, general concepts of chemical sensing, amperometric sensors, lab-on-a-chip, miniaturization), surface chemistry (the role of second order interactions and the chemical potential in chemical processes, solubility, miscibility, solvent extraction, interactions on and between surfaces and interfaces with implications in catalysis and sensing) and polymer chemistry (concepts, nomenclature, synthesis and characterisation of polymers and their real world applications). You will gain experience conducting and interpreting laboratory experiments related to sensors and materials chemistry.
SchoolMolecular Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorConor Hogan
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must have completed CHE2FCA and CHE2FCB or Students must be admitted in the following course: SMCHS
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsCHE5SEA
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Readings
Understanding Voltammetry
Resource TypeRecommended
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AuthorRichard Compton
Year2007
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PublisherWorld Scientific
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Introduction to polymers
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorYoung RJ and Lovell PA
Year2011
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PublisherCRC Press
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Intermolecular and surface forces
Resource TypeRecommended
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AuthorIsraelachvili J
Year2010
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PublisherAcademic Press
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Quantitative chemical analysis.
Resource TypeRecommended
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AuthorHarris DC
Year2015
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PublisherFreeman
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorConor Hogan
Class requirements
Laboratory Class
Week:
32
-
43
Three 5.00 h laboratory class other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
from week 32 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
"The laboratory program consists of 3 classes (5 hours each) over the semester. A schedule of experiments will be made available to students on the LMS at the start of semester."
Lecture/Workshop
Week:
30
-
42
Four 1.00 h lecture/workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 30 to week 42
and delivered via face-to-face.
Seminar
Week:
31
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31
One 5.00 h seminar per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 31
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Laboratory safety introduction will be held in the first week of semester."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Examination (equivalent to 1500 essay words)A 1,5hr paper scheduled for 2 hours in the central examination period. | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
Test (equivalent to 600 essay words)An in class test during semester. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
Three Assignments (equivalent to 900 essaywords)Three short assignments focused on problem solving. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
Laboratory work, written reports (equivalent to 1500 essay words)Develops and assess competency in practical skills, and in data handling and reporting. 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 | Yes | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |