CH2103 - Analytical Chemistry

Credit points:	03
Year:	2016
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	College of Science and Engineering

Offered in SP2, every year

Analytical Chemistry is branch of chemistry that provides qualitative information (what is in a sample) and quantitative information (how much is in a sample) about matter. A good knowledge of analytical chemistry is important in any discipline where the characterization of materials is important. The topics covered include: Core Skills in analytical chemistry -this topic spans data analysis and record keeping as well as classical volumetric, gravimetric and titrimetric techniques. Instrumental analysis in analytical chemistry- this topic covers a range of commonly encountered analytical techniques including AAS, ICP-AES, XRF, XRD (powder and single crystal),UV-Vis, Mass Spectrometry (including MALDI, ESI, CI and EI), Column Chromatography(including GC and HPLC) and combination (hyphenated techniques) including GC-HPLC, HPLC-MS, ICP-MS as well as modern electro-analytical methods including Potentiometric, Voltametric and Coulometric methods. Laboratory Management and safety- this topic covers commonly encountered methods of sample preparation, principles of Quality Assurance and Quality Control and appropriate documentation of analytical procedures and an introduction to Queensland Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) legislation. All techniques and methods will be discussed in the context of a range of real, industrial, environmental, biological and medical contexts. As part of this course students will typically be given the opportunity to see some working analytical laboratories both on and off campus.

Learning Outcomes

• Comprehend concepts in instrumental analysis, including accuracy and precision, sensitivity, selectivity, detection limit and dynamic range;
• Describe the principles and applications of spectroscopic techniques including visible absorption, fluorescence, and atomic mass spectrometry;
• Demonstrate knowledge of electrochemical techniques for chemical analysis;
• Distinguish the need for, and uses of, separation techniques such as gas and liquid chromatography;
• Compare and contrast a number of case studies illustrating the many and varied uses of chemical instrumentation for solving analytical problems;
• Demonstrate expertise in the manipulation of chemicals, the use of chemical analysis techniques, risk assessment and the use of modern information technologies and data analysis;
• Work in small groups and be competent in the written and oral presentation of scientific data, including in the context of an Evidence Hearing scenario.

Assumed Knowledge:	Students may be allowed to enrol if they have not met the pre-requisites after meeting subject coordinator
Prerequisites:	CH1001 OR CH1011
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	CH2012 CH3013 CH5203

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2016
Coordinator:	Dr Rosalie Hocking
Lecturers:	Dr Rosalie Hocking, Dr Mark Robertson.
Contact hours:	42 hours lectures 30 hours practicals
Assessment:	end of semester exam (40% - 80%); mid semester exam (20% - 40%); practical exercises (40%).

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.