SLE316 - Analytical Chemistry and the Environment
Unit details
| Year: | 2022 unit information |
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| Important Update: | Unit delivery will be in line with the most current COVIDSafe health guidelines. We continue to tailor learning experiences for each unit to achieve the best possible mix of online and on-campus activities that successfully blend our approaches to learning, working and research. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates. Last updated: 4 March 2022 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Previously coded as: | SBC316 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Paul Francis |
| Prerequisite: | SLE213 |
| Corequisite: | SLE010 |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 2 x 1 hour classes per week, 1 x 1 hour seminar per week, 4 x 6 hour practicals per trimester. |
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.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
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| 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 |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-class tests | Three 50-minute in-class tests | 60% (3 x 20%) | Weeks 4, 8 and 11 |
| Laboratory practicals | Written reports | 20% | In practical sessions as scheduled |
| 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 the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: SLE316 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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