ADVANCED SENSORS AND DEVICES

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.

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 18 hours per semester, 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.

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.

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.