Unit details
SLE229 - Introduction to Separation Science
| Offered at: | (G) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Previously coded as: | SBC229 |
| Unit chair: | N Barnett |
| Prerequisite: | One of SLE152, SLE155 |
| Corequisite: | SLE010 |
| Incompatible with: | SBC231 |
| Contact hours: | 2 x 1 hour lectures per week, 4 x 4 hour practical classes during trimester. |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
Areas of study will include the following: classification of chromatographic processes (adsorption, partition and ion exchange); thermodynamic and kinetic theory of chromatography; separation performance (resolution versus retention time); instrumentation for capillary GC (columns, injectors, detectors and temperature programming); instrumentation for HPLC (columns, detectors and gradient elution); capillary electrophoresis and applications of both GC and HPLC to separation and quantitation of priority substances.
Assessment
Three class tests (25% each) 75%, practical exercise (four laboratory sessions – single report) 25%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1076 | $1076 | $3750 | $3503 |
* 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.
