SLE338 - Electrochemistry for a Sustainable Future
Unit details
| Year | 2015 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | Angel Torriero |
| Prerequisite: | One of SLE210, SLE214, SLE235 |
| Corequisite: | SLE010 |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Contact hours: | 3 x 1 hour class per week, 4 x 3 hours practicals per trimester. |
Content
We cannot live without electrochemical reactions, as they are fundamental for the photosynthetic generation of chemical energy, for the proper human cell functioning and even for the transmission of signals through the nervous system. Furthermore, electrochemistry can be found in a large number of nature and industrial processes. Consequently, in this unit, you will learn the fundamentals of electrochemistry and the application of electrochemical methods to solve chemical problems. Special emphasis will be given to the study of potentials and thermodynamics of cells; kinetic of electrode reaction; mass transport processes into electrochemical systems; potentiostatic and galvanostatic electrochemical techniques; comparison of batteries, fuel cells and super-capacitors; corrosion of metals and semiconductors; electrosynthesis; bioelectrochemical processes, electrochemical sensors and monitoring techniques.
Assessment
Three class tests (20% each) 60%, practical work and report 30%, literature-based assignment 10%. To be eligible to obtain a pass in this unit, students must achieve at least 50% in the laboratory component.
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1096 | $1096 | $3863 | $3609 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.