Chemical Analysis (11769.1)

Please note these are the 2023 details for this unit
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Chemical Analysis
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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 Bruce, Canberra
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Science And Technology
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Academic Program Area - Science Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
Chemical Analysis provides students with insights into the principles of qualitative and quantitative analysis in analytical chemistry and the implementation of analytical instrumentation across a variety of disciplines. Students will develop knowledge and hands-on skills in analytical science and recognise the importance of sampling, sample preparation, method development, validation, traceability, quality control and quality assurance (QA/QC) including the context of NATA and ISO standards, and data analysis/interpretation within this analytical environment. Students will undertake critiques of existing methods published in scientific literature, and work collaboratively to undertake chemical analysis in mock scenarios.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Explain the fundamental principles of instrumentation used for advanced chemical analysis in either a qualitative or quantitative context, identifying their advantages and disadvantages;
2. Conduct collaborative chemical analysis in mock scenarios by selecting appropriate methodology and instrumentation, interpreting chemical data obtained and drawing appropriate conclusions; and
3. Summarise and critique existing methods across a variety of disciplines.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development


Prerequisites

11724 Chemical Concepts

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

8043 Analytical Chemistry

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2024 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2023 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 06 February 2023 On-Campus Dr Rod Ubrihien
2024 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 05 February 2024 On-Campus Dr Rod Ubrihien
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit timetable.

Required texts


  Skoog, Douglas A., F. James Holler, and Stanley R. Crouch. Principles of Instrumental Analysis. Seventh edition. Boston, Massachusetts: Cengage Learning, 2018. Available online from the library

Submission of assessment items

Special assessment requirements

To pass the unit all assessment items must be attempted and students must not miss more than one laboratory class for the semester. 

Academic integrity

Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.

To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.

Use of Text-Matching Software

The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.

Learner engagement

The 150 hours in this unit will include 33 hours of face to face time, consisting of 10 hours of workshops, 18 hours of laboratory classes and 5 hours of tutorial classes (noting that workshops and tutorials will be recorded). In addition to this there will aopproximately 35 hours of reading and 12 hours of concept videos that will be completed outside of scheduled classes. The remaining 70 hours are to be used for the preparing for and undertaking the assessment tasks. Time used for assessment tasks should be allocated based on the relative weighting of the assessment tasks. 

Participation requirements

Attendance at practical classes is compulsory. Any student missing a laboratory class must provide appropriate documentation. As laboratory skills are an important component of the learning in this unit any student missing more than one lab will not progress through the unit (regardless of documentation provided). 

Required IT skills

Students will require familiarity with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. 

Work placement, internships or practicums

None

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