SLE316 - Analytical Chemistry and the Environment
Unit details
| Year | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Previously coded as: | SBC316 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Paul Francis |
| Prerequisite: | SLE213 |
| Corequisite: | SLE010 |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment: | 3 x 1 hour lectures per week, 4 x 2 hour practical experience (workshops) per trimester, 5 x 4 hour practical experience (laboratory) per trimester, 2 x 1 hour assessment per trimester (weeks 4 and 8). |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
Content
This unit builds upon prior chemical knowledge, in relation to spectroscopy and separation science, and introduces the fundamental principles and applications of certain analytical techniques. There is a significant emphasis on solving real problems in chemical measurement in clinical, environmental and industrial applications. Areas of study will include: sample handling, gas and liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, molecular spectroscopy, electrochemical detection and automation/miniaturisation of chemical analysis.
Learning Outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Apply advanced knowledge of analytical chemistry and select appropriate methodologies to solve real and challenging problems in chemical measurement. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Use their highly developed practical skills to analyse unknown samples and interpret data to identify the sample and communicate this information to an audience of their peers. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Analyse and interpret current research literature in analytical chemistry, demonstrating critical thinking and information technological literacy. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Use digital technologies to retrieve and disseminate scientific information to a non-specialist audience demonstrating clear and coherent oral and written communication skills. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 Written tests | Three 1 hour written tests | 60% (3 x 20%) | Weeks 4, 8 and 12 |
| Assessment 2 Laboratory practicals | Pre-lab questions and Written reports | 20% (5%, 15%) (Pre-lab questions, Reports) | Pre-lab questions are due prior to each lab. Reports are due one week after practical sessions as scheduled |
| Assessment 3 Industry report presentation | Poster or PowerPoint presentation and 1-page scientific abstract | 20% | Week 8 (Abstract) Week 9 (Presentation document) Week 10/11 (Presentation session) |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning resource
Prescribed text(s): Christian et al., 2013, Analytical Chemistry, 7th edn, John Wiley & Sons.
The texts and reading list for SLE316 can be found via the University Library.
Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list.
Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
Unit Fee Information
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