Courses & Units
Instrumental Chemistry KRA306
Launceston
Introduction
The unit gives a sound foundation to the theory and application of modern instrumental techniques, explaining how these are applied to chemical analysis, especially with regards to environmental samples, including sample preparation. Topics are selected from: gas and liquid chromatography, X-ray spectroscopy, atomic spectroscopy, electrochemistry, sensors, and flow injection analysis.
Summary
| Unit name | Instrumental Chemistry |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KRA306 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences |
| Discipline | Chemistry |
| Coordinator | Dr Trevor Lewis |
| Level | Advanced |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 12/7/2021 | 10/8/2021 | 30/8/2021 | 17/10/2021 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Fees
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2 | Domestic Full Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 010599 | $993.00 | $993.00 | not applicable | $2,701.00 |
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Please note: international students should refer to this page to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
- KRA336 and KRA344
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2x1-hr lectures weekly, 1x1-hr tutorial weekly, and 1x4-hr practical weekly (11 weeks) |
|---|---|
| Assessment | 3hr exam (60%), practical reports (30%), assignments (10%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Information about any textbook requirements will be available from mid November. |
|---|---|
| Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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