Advanced Analytical Techniques unit (KRA344)

Hobart

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	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

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	5/7/2026	27/7/2026	30/8/2026	24/10/2026

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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

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
010500	$1,192.00	$1,192.00	not applicable	$3,575.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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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 AND KRA544

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Teaching activities will occur in Hobart with weekly face-to-face workshops (12 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

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