School Of Science And HealthAnalytical Chemistry 3Western Sydney University Unit Code: 300298.2
Discipline: CHEMICAL SCIENCES NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Successful completion of first year degree level chemistry and a second year analytical chemistry subject.
Equivalent Units
14152 - Chemical Analysis 2, CH301A - Analytical Chemistry 3.1, J3657 - Analytical Chemistry 3
Prerequisite
300297 Analytical Chemistry 2
About this Unit
This unit is replaced by 300925 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry from 2013. Students studying at Hawkesbury or Parramatta campus should refer to 300538 - Advanced Chemical Analysis. This unit equips the student with: an understanding of the principles of instrumental analysis; enhanced knowledge of contemporary analytical chemistry; wider experience of modern analytical instrumentation and its applications; improved skills in laboratory analysis using a range of instrumental techniques. Techniques covered include: separation methods, atomic spectroscopy, electrochemical methods, X-ray methods, principles of spectroscopic methods, electron microscopy and mass spectroscopy, gas and liquid chromatography, automated methods of analysis, analytical method development, quality control and quality assurance, pesticide residue analysis, toxicological (forensic) analysis.