Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science
School: Natural Sciences
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Unit Title
Analytical ChemistryUnit Code
SCC3201Year
2015Enrolment Period
1Version
1Credit Points
15Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Description
This analytical chemistry unit provides the student with detailed theory and practice of key analytical methods in separation science (chromatography and capillary electrophoresis). In the laboratory emphasis is placed on the development of relevant laboratory skills. The laboratory activities are authentic and have industry involvement.
Prerequisite Rule
Students must pass 1 units from SCC2301
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Communicate analytical chemistry to ones peers.
- Critically evaluate the effectiveness of the different chromatographic and electrophoretic methods studied for a range of sample types and with reference to the international literature.
- Demonstrate an ability to complete a variety of laboratory skills (both as an individual and as part of a team).
- Explain in detail the fundamental principles and mode of operation of a range of chromatographic and electrophoretic instrumentation.
- Explain the principles of some non instrumental chemical methods.
- Indentify and justify suitable analyses for a wide range of sample types.
- Interpret and analyse a range of chemical data.
Unit Content
- Capillary zone electrophoresis: mode of separation; detection methods; separation of cations and anions; strategies for altering selectivity; applications.
- Fundamentals of capillary electrophoresis: electro-osmotic flow; instrumentation; terminology; migration of analytes.
- Gas chromatography (GC): column types and selection; injectors; detectors; derivitisation methods; applications.
- High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC): columns; instrumentation; detectors including evaporative light scattering detection; sample preparation; ion pair interactions; applications.
- Ion chromatography (IC): columns; solvents; detectors; applications.
- Ion exchange chromatography: resins; separation mechanism; applications.
- Laboratory practice: identifying risk, and determining appropriate handling of chemicals for risk mitigation, appropriate disposal of chemicals.
- Micellar electrokinetic chromatography: mode of separation; applications.
- Principles of chemical analysis: errors; sampling; standard solutions; interferences; accuracy and reliability; reporting results, limits of detection.
- Principles of chromatography: mechanisms of separation; partition coefficient; plate theory, analytical methods - internal standards and external standards.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Lectures, laboratory work, pre-laboratory activities, pre-laboratory briefings, industry site visit. Laboratory work will generally be completed in pairs or small groups.
Assessment
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.
ON CAMPUS| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Examination | Mid semester examination (calculations and extended answers) | 30% |
| Portfolio | Independent research activity for a local industry | 50% |
| Laboratory Work | individual laboratory write ups of group work | 20% |
Text References
- ^ Harris, D.C. (2010). Quantitative chemical analysis (8th ed.). Sydney, Australia: Palgrave-Macmillan.
- Skoog, D.A., West, D.M. & Holler, F.J. & Crouch, S.R. (2008). Fundamentals of analytical chemistry (8th ed.). Melbourne, Australia: Thomsons Brooks/Coles.
- Satinder, A. (2008). Capillary electrophoresis methods for pharmaceutical analysis. Burlington, MA: Elsevier.
- Meyer, V. (2010). Practical high performance liquid chromatography. Chichester, England: J Wiley & Sons, Inc.
- McNair, H. (2009). Basic gas chromatography (2nd ed.). Hoboken, NJ: J. Wiley & Sons, Inc.
- Fritz, J.S. & Gjerde, D.T. (2009) Ion chromatography (4th ed.). Weinheim, Germany: Wiley-VCH.
Journal References
- Journal of Chemical Education
- Journal of Chromatography A
- Electrophoresis
- Chemical Reviews
- The Analyst
- Chemistry in Australia
- Analytical Chemistry
^ Mandatory reference
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Academic Misconduct
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science
School: Natural Sciences
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Unit Title
Analytical ChemistryUnit Code
SCC3201Year
2015Enrolment Period
2Version
1Credit Points
15Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Description
This analytical chemistry unit provides the student with detailed theory and practice of key analytical methods in separation science (chromatography and capillary electrophoresis). In the laboratory emphasis is placed on the development of relevant laboratory skills. The laboratory activities are authentic and have industry involvement.
Prerequisite Rule
Students must pass 1 units from SCC2301
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Communicate analytical chemistry to ones peers.
- Critically evaluate the effectiveness of the different chromatographic and electrophoretic methods studied for a range of sample types and with reference to the international literature.
- Demonstrate an ability to complete a variety of laboratory skills (both as an individual and as part of a team).
- Explain in detail the fundamental principles and mode of operation of a range of chromatographic and electrophoretic instrumentation.
- Explain the principles of some non instrumental chemical methods.
- Indentify and justify suitable analyses for a wide range of sample types.
- Interpret and analyse a range of chemical data.
Unit Content
- Capillary zone electrophoresis: mode of separation; detection methods; separation of cations and anions; strategies for altering selectivity; applications.
- Fundamentals of capillary electrophoresis: electro-osmotic flow; instrumentation; terminology; migration of analytes.
- Gas chromatography (GC): column types and selection; injectors; detectors; derivitisation methods; applications.
- High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC): columns; instrumentation; detectors including evaporative light scattering detection; sample preparation; ion pair interactions; applications.
- Ion chromatography (IC): columns; solvents; detectors; applications.
- Ion exchange chromatography: resins; separation mechanism; applications.
- Laboratory practice: identifying risk, and determining appropriate handling of chemicals for risk mitigation, appropriate disposal of chemicals.
- Micellar electrokinetic chromatography: mode of separation; applications.
- Principles of chemical analysis: errors; sampling; standard solutions; interferences; accuracy and reliability; reporting results, limits of detection.
- Principles of chromatography: mechanisms of separation; partition coefficient; plate theory, analytical methods - internal standards and external standards.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Lectures, laboratory work, pre-laboratory activities, pre-laboratory briefings, industry site visit. Laboratory work will generally be completed in pairs or small groups.
Assessment
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.
ON CAMPUS| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Examination | Mid semester examination (calculations and extended answers) | 30% |
| Portfolio | Independent research activity for a local industry | 50% |
| Laboratory Work | individual laboratory write ups of group work | 20% |
Text References
- ^ Harris, D.C. (2010). Quantitative chemical analysis (8th ed.). Sydney, Australia: Palgrave-Macmillan.
- Satinder, A. (2008). Capillary electrophoresis methods for pharmaceutical analysis. Burlington, MA: Elsevier.
- Meyer, V. (2010). Practical high performance liquid chromatography. Chichester, England: J Wiley & Sons, Inc.
- McNair, H. (2009). Basic gas chromatography (2nd ed.). Hoboken, NJ: J. Wiley & Sons, Inc.
- Fritz, J.S. & Gjerde, D.T. (2009) Ion chromatography (4th ed.). Weinheim, Germany: Wiley-VCH.
- Skoog, D.A., West, D.M. & Holler, F.J. & Crouch, S.R. (2008). Fundamentals of analytical chemistry (8th ed.). Melbourne, Australia: Thomsons Brooks/Coles.
Journal References
- Journal of Chemical Education
- Journal of Chromatography A
- Electrophoresis
- Chemical Reviews
- The Analyst
- Chemistry in Australia
- Analytical Chemistry
^ Mandatory reference
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Academic Misconduct
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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