Handbook

The nature of this subject requires students to have access to laboratory instrumentation. In particular, students need to become familiar with a range of instrumentation which may include instruments pertaining to chromatography, mass spectrometry, spectroscopic techniques and electrochemical analysis. Students will be required to develop analytical methods and sample preparation for a range of analytical scenarios, conduct the experiments and report on the outcomes.

The skills developed by the laboratory component of this subject relate to the following Chemistry Threshold Learning Outcomes:

3.2 Formulating hypotheses, proposals and predictions and designing and undertaking experiments in a safe and responsible manner.

3.3 Applying recognised methods and appropriate practical techniques and tools and being able to adapt these techniques when necessary.

3.4 Collecting, recording and interpreting data and incorporating qualitative and quantitative evidence into scientifically defensible arguments.

4.2 Appropriately documenting the essential details of procedures undertaken, key observations, results and conclusions.

5.2 Demonstrating a capacity for working responsibly and safely.

Duration4 days