SLE311 - Chemical Hazards
Unit details
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| Enrolment modes: | (Online) |
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| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Previously coded as: | SBC311 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | X Conlan |
| Prerequisite: | SBB212, SLE212, SBB222, SLE222 or one level 2 or level 3 chemistry unit |
| Contact hours: | This unit is a wholly online unit; there will be no face to face teaching. |
Note:Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit covers the chemistry of hazardous substances; fire and explosion; oxidants; corrosive agents; gases and vapours; toxic substances; biohazards; regulatory aspects; legislation; exposure standards; material safety data sheets; air sampling and applications of chemical analysis, including spectrometry, chromatography, asbestos counting, direct reading instruments and quality control in chemical analysis, biological monitoring and biohazards. It also provides the basis for understanding of the investigation of accidents and crime involving chemicals such as fire and explosion.Assessment
Examination 60%, four assignments (10% each) 40%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $565 | $565 | $1006 | $3450 | $3260 |
* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.