CH3013 - Instrumental Analytical Techniques

Credit points:	03
Year:	2009
Student Contribution Band:	Band 4
Administered by:	Discipline of Chemistry & Industrial Chemistry

Principles of quality Assurance and Quality Control, including statistical treatment of instrumental data. Radiochemical techniques instrumentation, neutron activation analysis. Electroanalytical techniques used in trace-analysis, theoretical basis of a range of voltammetric techniques. Mass spectrometry in organic structure elucidation, compound identification and trace metal analysis. X-ray fluorescence and diffraction. Atomic spectroscopy including GFAA, ICP-MS and ICP-ES. Separation techniques HPLC and GC. Automated techniques flow injection analysis. Safety and risk assessment. Forensic chemistry: aspects of forensic science, including fire scene examination, the forensic importance of glass, paint anlaysis and the collection and analysis of gun shot residue (GSR).A total of 42 lectures will be presented in this subject. 30 of the lectures are core lectures comprising all the analytical chemistry subject matter except those covering radiochemistry and flow injection analysis and must be completed by all students. Students then have a choice of undertaking six lectures in either forensic chemistry or the lectures in radiochemistry and flow injection analysis.

Learning Outcomes

• (optional depending on choice of lectures) to provide students with exposure to aspects of modern forensic chemistry;
• to enable students to choose the most appropriate technique for obtaining t he desired analytical information about the system under study;
• to extend the students awareness of the range of techniques available to the chemist for both the qualitative and quantitative analysis of materials encountered in industrial, academic and government laboratories;
• to give students an insight into the principles of operation of the analytical instruments found in research and industrial laboratories;
• to provide a suitable background in analytical techniques for students wishing to continue with further study in chemistry or wishing to pursue a career in industry or government laboratories;
• to provide knowledge of the application of a range of techniques to the analysis of the constituents of chemical systems ranging from single component systems through to complex chemical matrices;
• to provide students with the skills required to understand the concepts and practices relating to QA and QC in modern laboratories.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to calculate, produce, interpret and communicate numerical information;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Prerequisites:

CH2012

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 27-Mar-2009
Coordinator:	Assoc. Professor Michael Ridd
Lecturers:	Assoc. Professor Michael Ridd, Dr Sherryl Robertson, Dr Brian McCool, Professor George Meehan.
Contact hours:	38 hours lectures 4 hours tutorials 36 hours practicals
Assessment:	end of semester exam (70%); practical performance and reports (30%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.