Available in 2024
Course code

CHEM3110

Units

10 units

Level

3000 level

Course handbook

Description

Chemical instrumentation is important in providing experimental data necessary for basic research and applications in analytical, environmental, organic, medicinal and advanced materials chemistry. Instrumentation fills only part of the need, as the challenges presented often require highly developed skills and judgement of the experimenter in order to obtain the most reliable results. This course provides the conceptual knowledge, experience and skills related to a variety of instrumental analytical and separation techniques suitable for materials in complex matrices and interfaces. Building on the foundations provided in CHEM2110, this course introduces students to advanced instrumentation and analytical skills.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Callaghan

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Explain the theoretical principles underpinning the instrumental techniques and their applications;

2. Assess the appropriateness of the instrumental methods for the analysis of samples in various formats and from complex matrices;

3. Acquire practical analytical skills and employ a variety of instrumental techniques for the analysis of samples in various formats and from various matrices;

4. Analyse and present experimental results and draw sound conclusions based on experimental evidence;

5. Work safely and competently in an analytical laboratory setting;

6. Contribute to team and group work for scientific investigation and reporting;

7. Independently integrate concepts and techniques in instrumental analysis and correlate to relevant applications.


Content

The course includes the following topics:

  1. Atomic absorption and emission spectroscopy
  2. Vibrational spectroscopy (FT-IR, Raman)
  3. Heteronuclear NMR, Solid-state NMR
  4. Mass spectrometry
  5. X-ray scattering, spectroscopy and imaging
  6. Interfacial studies: analysis of solid interfaces
  7. Thermal methods (Thermogravimetric and differential thermal analysis)
  8. Chromatography: Gas, Liquid (various modes) and supercritical fluid
  9. Capillary Electrophoresis
  10. Electrochemical methods of analysis
  11. Advanced electron microscopy

Requisite

Students must have successfully completed CHEM2110 or CHEM2201 to enrol in this course.


Assessment items

Report: Workshop and Laboratory Exercises and Reports
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.

Written Assignment: In-class Quiz or Assignment/Homework


Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan

Laboratory-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Laboratory and Workshops
  • Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 90% of sessions.
Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1

Course outline