CHM3952 · Advanced analytical chemistry

Overview

Advances in analytical science will involve the development and exploitation of advanced mass spectrometric, molecular spectroscopic and separation techniques. This unit concentrates on these approaches, and provides examples of how they can be applied in areas such as forensic and environmental science, genomics and forensic imaging. The remainder of the unit covers the use of spectroscopic, radiometric, separation and particle characterization techniques in automated monitoring and process analysis in a variety of industrial, clinical and environmental applications. Aspects of instrumentation, data processing and chemometrics will be emphasised in each analytical technique discussed.

Areas of study: Chemistry

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Operate analytical instruments competently and reliably;
2. Understand the range of operational factors that lead to optimised performance of analytical instruments;
3. Assimilate theoretical principles and practical aspects of analytical chemistry;
4. Understand the range of application areas that analytical chemistry and analytical instrumentation are applied to;
5. Appreciate the processes and limitations of different sampling methods.

Workload

• Three 1-hour workshops; • One hour directed independent study and • The equivalent of 3 hours of laboratory activity per week

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.