James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2010

CH5203 - Analytical Chemistry (Advanced)

Credit points: 03
Year: 2010
Student Contribution Band: Band 4
Administered by: School of Pharmacy & Molecular Sciences

Analytical Chemistry is the branch of the discipline which provides qualitative information (what is in a sample) and quantitative information (how much is in a sample) about matter. This subject introduces the student to a range of techniques used for the analysis of an array of materials. The following topics are covered. Classical volumetric, gravimetric and titrimetric analysis. Analytical Atomic Spectroscopy - AA and ICP techniques and their application. Chromatography - basic theory and applications using liquid chromatography and gas chromatography as well as hyphenated techniques such as GC-MS and HPLC-MS. Capillary electrophoresis. Electroanalytical techniques, including potentiometric, voltametric and titrimetric methods. Techniques of sample preparation. Principles of Quality Assurance and Quality Control. The discussion of these techniques will be illustrated using industrial, environmental, biological and medical examples.

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Qualities

Prerequisites:(CH1001 and CH1002) OR (CH1011 and CH1012)
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
CH2041 CH2103

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 26-Aug-2010
Coordinator: Professor Richard Keene
Lecturers: Assoc. Professor Michael Oelgemoeller, Dr Brian McCool.
Contact hours:
  • 36 hours lectures
  • 36 hours practicals
    Assessment:end of semester exam (50% - 70%); practical component (20% - 40%); assignments (5% - 15%).

    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.