Courses & Units

Advanced Analytical Techniques KRA344

This unit is intended for all students majoring in chemistry along with those with interests in the physical sciences; biotechnology; medical and biomedical research; life sciences; earth sciences; Antarctic science; marine science; and pharmaceutical science. Students who would like to do this unit but have a timetable problem with either lectures or laboratory work should consult the Unit Coordinator.

Introduction

Analytical Chemistry is a branch of chemistry that deals with the identification of compounds and mixtures (qualitative analysis) or the determination of the proportions of the constituents (quantitative analysis). It is important for ensuring the safety of our food and pharmaceuticals, the quality of our water, and our health and safety. This unit will be of importance to all scientists relying on the use of chemical information to answer questions in their field of endeavour. The material concentrates on giving a sound foundation to the theory and application of modern instrumental techniques, reinforced through hands-on use in the laboratory program. Topics within this unit are selected from: chromatographic separation techniques, including chromatography and electrophoresis; mass spectrometry, and portable and miniaturised analytical systems. KRA344 is one of four 300-level core units in the Chemistry Major.

Summary

Unit name	Advanced Analytical Techniques
Unit code	KRA344
Credit points	12.5
College/School	College of Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences
Discipline	Chemistry
Coordinator	Professor Michael Breadmore
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 2	On-Campus		International	Domestic
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	22/7/2024	16/8/2024	9/9/2024	27/10/2024

* 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 (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

Explain the mechanisms and operation of different analytical techniques used in a diversity of disciplines and areas.
Justify the suitability of different analytical techniques to analyse a range of molecules in a range of sample matrices.
Perform laboratory experiments in a safe and professional manner.
Analyse and interpret the analytical data using discipline knowledge
Communicate experimental outcomes in a professional manner
Appraise the process of developing and obtaining chemical knowledge inside and outside the academic environment.

Fee Information

The 2024 Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) rates are still being finalised by the Government and we will update the domestic fee information as soon as we have more details.

Requisites

Prerequisites

KRA241 Organic and Inorganic Chemistry OR KRA242 Physical and Analytical Chemistry

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

KRA510 AND KRA306 AND KRA336 AND KRA332

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Teaching activities will occur in both Hobart and Launceston with weekly face-to-face workshops (13 x 2 hrs) and laboratory sessions (10 x 4 hrs). Prior to each workshop, recorded content and reading material will be delivered through MyLO (approximately 40 hrs) that will serve as a basis for clarification, expansion and extensions through discussion and problem solving.
Assessment	BYO Sample (4%)\|Assignment 1 (10%)\|Assignment 2 (10%)\|Laboratory (36%)\|Exam (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable \| View the full unit timetable

Teaching Pattern

Teaching activities will occur in both Hobart and Launceston with weekly face-to-face workshops (13 x 2 hrs) and laboratory sessions (10 x 4 hrs). Prior to each workshop, recorded content and reading material will be delivered through MyLO (approximately 40 hrs) that will serve as a basis for clarification, expansion and extensions through discussion and problem solving.

Assessment

BYO Sample (4%)|Assignment 1 (10%)|Assignment 2 (10%)|Laboratory (36%)|Exam (40%)

Timetable

View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.
Recommended	Quantitative Chemical Analysis, Tenth Edition\| 2020, Daniel C. Harris; Charles , A. Lucy; MacMillian, ISBN:9781319384807; ISBN:9781319274023, ISBN:9781319164300
Links	Booktopia textbook finder

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