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<p>In this unit the principles of chemical analysis using a number of different analytical and instrumental techniques commonly encountered in chemical, biochemical, food and environmental applications will be examined. The emphasis will be on the practical application of these techniques. Students will gain hands-on experience in a range of spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques, as well as classical methods of analysis.</p><p>This unit is a laboratory intensive unit with a laboratory attendance requirement. </p>
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<p>The emphasis of this unit will be on laboratory skills and using a range of techniques to solve analytical problems in the context of chemical, biochemical, food and environmental analyses. Students will be expected to be able to describe and compare the principles of analysis and different methods of analysis, and their benefits and limitations.<br>
•Principles of Analysis - Principles of chemical analysis including classical methods of analysis: errors; sampling; calibration and standard solutions; interferences; accuracy and reliability; reporting results, limits of detection, and using standard methods.<br>
•Spectroscopy - Ultraviolet/visible absorption spectroscopy; fluorescence spectroscopy; atomic absorption and atomic emission spectroscopy; infra-red spectroscopy<br>
•Chromatography - Principles of chromatography; high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC); ion exchange chromatography; gas chromatography (GC); capillary electrophoresis</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>In this unit the principles of chemical analysis using a number of different analytical and instrumental techniques commonly encountered in chemical, biochemical, food and environmental applications will be examined. The emphasis will be on the practical application of these techniques. Students will gain hands-on experience in a range of spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques, as well as classical methods of analysis.</p><p>This unit is a laboratory intensive unit with a laboratory attendance requirement. </p>
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<p>The emphasis of this unit will be on laboratory skills and using a range of techniques to solve analytical problems in the context of chemical, biochemical, food and environmental analyses. Students will be expected to be able to describe and compare the principles of analysis and different methods of analysis, and their benefits and limitations.<br> •Principles of Analysis - Principles of chemical analysis including classical methods of analysis: errors; sampling; calibration and standard solutions; interferences; accuracy and reliability; reporting results, limits of detection, and using standard methods.<br> •Spectroscopy - Ultraviolet/visible absorption spectroscopy; fluorescence spectroscopy; atomic absorption and atomic emission spectroscopy; infra-red spectroscopy<br> •Chromatography - Principles of chromatography; high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC); ion exchange chromatography; gas chromatography (GC); capillary electrophoresis</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
010599 - Chemical Sciences, n.e.c.
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scchm2001">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCCHM1001" target="_blank">SCCHM1001</a>"</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Explain principles, instrumentation, and application of classical, spectroscopic, and chromatographic analytical techniques in chemical analysis.</p>
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<p>Justify and apply appropriate analytical methods to design and conduct qualitative and quantitative determination of analytes in a range of sample types, considering the strengths and limitations of available techniques.</p>
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<p>Demonstrate advanced practical competence, both independently and collaboratively, in an analytical chemistry laboratory environment, applying relevant safety standards and ethical practices.</p>
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<p>Interpret, evaluate, and effectively communicate analytical data and findings in appropriate scientific formats.</p>
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<p>Application of analytical techniques, interpretation, reporting and presentation of results</p>
<p>Laboratory performance and associated reports and/or presentations</p>
<p>45 - 65%</p>
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<p>Practical use of analytical instrumentation, interpretation, reporting and presentation of results</p>
<p>Practical Examination</p>
<p>15 - 35%</p>
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<p>Demonstrate and apply knowledge from unit content in response to questions.</p>
<p>Test(s)</p>
<p>15 - 25%</p>
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Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
010599 - Chemical Sciences, n.e.c.
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scchm2001">View unit fees</a>
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