Chemical Analysis provides students with insights into the principles of qualitative and quantitative analysis in analytical chemistry and the implementation of analytical instrumentation across a variety of disciplines. Students will develop knowledge and hands-on skills in analytical science and recognise the importance of sampling, sample preparation, method development, validation, traceability, quality control and quality assurance (QA/QC) including the context of NATA and ISO standards, and data analysis/interpretation within this analytical environment. Students will undertake critiques of existing methods published in scientific literature, and work collaboratively to undertake chemical analysis in mock scenarios.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Explain the fundamental principles of instrumentation used for advanced chemical analysis in either a qualitative or quantitative context, identifying their advantages and disadvantages;
2. Conduct collaborative chemical analysis in mock scenarios by selecting appropriate methodology and instrumentation, interpreting chemical data obtained and drawing appropriate conclusions; and
3. Summarise and critique existing methods across a variety of disciplines.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development

Prerequisites

11724 Chemical Concepts

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

8043 Analytical Chemistry

Assumed knowledge

None.