SLE213 - The Analytical Chemist's Toolbox
| Year: | 2027 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Previously coded as: | SBC211 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Prerequisite: | One of SLE152 or SLE155 |
| Corequisite: | SLE010 |
| Incompatible with: | SBC231 |
| Study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 2 x 1 hour online lectures per week, 5 x 2 hour seminars per trimester (weeks 1, 3, 6, 9 and 11), 5 x 4 hour practical experience (laboratory) per trimester. |
Content
This unit will develop students’ understanding of the fundamental principles of analytical chemistry. Given the critical role that chemical characterization and measurement has across various fields, this unit will highlight the intersections between analytical chemistry and its applications in forensic science, environmental monitoring, food analysis, biomedical research, and marine science. Students will gain hands-on experience with key instrumentation in analytical chemist’s ‘toolbox’ while developing essential skills in method validation, equipment calibration, laboratory best practices, and data analysis. A core component of the unit will be the application of modern spectroscopic techniques for chemical identification and concentration determination, separation science and mass spectrometry. Additionally, students will explore the real-world challenges associated with separating analytes from complex sample matrices, with a focus on how technological advancements can address these challenges and enhance the capabilities of modern analytical chemists.
Unit fee information
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