Are you a newly enrolled RHD student that will be accessing instrumentation and staff in the Central Science Laboratory as part of your candidature in 2013 or beyond?
If yes, then you are strongly encouraged to enroll in the CSL elective unit “Advanced Analytical Techniques†(XGR504) offered in 2013 as part of the compulsory Graduate Certificate in Research.
Commencing on Friday 3rd May, this unit includes an introductory one-day overview of CSL capabilities followed by two (plus) days of practical hands-on electives. Topics to be covered include:
Considering their own specific research project candidates nominate whether they choose to enroll for two separate one-day practical electives (at a general or introductory level) or a single more intensive two-day session (for the more specialist or focused user). During the elective component(s) students work in the laboratory with recognised specialists and be introduced to (amongst others) the technique, the principles of operation, have attention drawn to the pros-and-cons of the methodology, understand issues related to sample preparation and instrument maintenance, data interpretation as well as specific application areas.
This unit proved a highly popular elective with candidates in 2012, and is also open to existing RHD candidates (enrolled prior to 2013) seeking to increase their understanding of modern analytical instrumentation. Candidates are able to enroll directly for this unit through their i-Grad management portal.
For further enquiries about this unit please contact Dr Ashley Townsend (Ashley.Townsend@utas.edu.au).
For further information about the Graduate Certificate in Research program visit http://www.utas.edu.au/research/graduate-research/current/graduate-certificate-in-research