Analytical Chemistry (8043.4)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-Campus |
UC - Canberra, Bruce |
| 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) |
Learning outcomes
On completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of chemical instrumentation and automation used in clinical chemistry analyses;
2. Be aware of the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of analytical instruments and methods of analysis;
3. Select the appropriate methodology and instrumentation and perform some routine chemistry analyses; and
4. Set up a quality assurance program for a routine chemistry laboratory.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
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
Chemistry 1B.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
Chemistry 1A, Data Analysis in Science.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 2 | 01 August 2022 | On-Campus | Dr Ashraf Ghanem |
| 2023 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 2 | 31 July 2023 | On-Campus | Dr Ashraf Ghanem |
Required texts
The primary textbook for this course is Analytical Chemistry 2.0 by David Harvey which is available online and through the units Canvas Site. Other readings will be available either within the Canvas site or through eReserve.
Other useful textbooks:
Skoog, Douglas A ; Holler, F. James ; Crouch, Stanley R .Principles of Instrumental Analysis. Saunders College, 5th ed. 2007 – call number QD73.S56 2007
Harris, D.C. (Editor) Quantitative Chemical Analysis, various editions, New York : Macmillan – call number QD101.2.H37 2010 or QD101.2.H37 2007 (2 copies available).
Rouessac, F and Rouessac, A. Chemical Analysis, Modern Instrumental Methods & Techniques, 2nd Ed., Wiley 2007 – call number QD79.I5.R6813 2007
Official Methods of Analysis 18th Ed Revision 3 2010 QD78.A8 2010
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
Submission of online quizzes will be on a weekly basis as specified on Canvas.
Lab submission is due at the end of the four selected lab sessions.
Written tests consisting of Mid Semester Test (MST) and End Semester Test (EST) are due at the end of your lab session (MST) or as specified in time table and on Canvas (EST)
- MST (Mid semester test) will be in week 7; on Wednesday 15th September 2021 during your lab session (attendance is required).
- EST (End of semester test) will be in week 12; on Wednesday 20 October 2021 during your lab session (attendance is required)). Please see Canvas for further details.
Special assessment requirements
You must obtain an aggregate mark of 50% to pass this unit.
You must also:
1. Attempt all assessment items.
2. Obtain a minimum mark of 45% in combined Mid Semester Test (MST) and End Semester test (EST)[31.5/70].
3. Meet the minimum participation requirement for laboratories (attending 7 out of 8 FTF lab sessions).
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
Approximately 20 hours of recorded lectures (10 x 2 hrs), 24 hours of laboratory/tutorial work (8 x 3 hrs), totalling 44 hours. The remaining 106 hours of workload should be distributed across the various assessment tasks.
Participation requirements
Participation in FTF laboratory/practical classes is a compulsory condition of this unit, and attendance will be recorded. You must attend at least seven out of eight FTF lab sessions to pass this unit. In the event that you cannot attend your assigned laboratory class due to illness or unavoidable commitments, contact the Unit Convener as soon as possible. You cannot use data from a laboratory you missed for any of the assessment items. Non-attendance will be recorded as zero in grades.
Required IT skills
The ability to use Internet for online assessment and virtual sessions.
This unit may involves online meetings in real time using the Virtual Room in your UCLearn teaching site. The Virtual Room allows you to communicate in real time with your lecturer and other students. To participate verbally, rather than just typing, you will need a microphone. For best audio quality we recommend a microphone and speaker headset. For more information and to test your computer, go to the Virtual Room in your UCLearn site and 'Join Course Room'. This will trigger a tutorial to help familiarise you with the functionality of the virtual room.
In-unit costs
You must provide a laboratory coat and safety glasses.
Work placement, internships or practicums
Not applicable to this unit
Additional information
Caveat
Unforeseen circumstances beyond the unit convener's control could result in changes to the mode of delivery of lectures, tutorials and practicals (where applicable) and assessments. Students will be advised if this occurs and appropriate alternatives will be arranged.
