2009 Course Handbook
CBMS325: Chemical Analysis II
This unit covers advanced aspects of chemical analysis, building on the foundations laid in CBMS208. The chemical principles and practice of identifying substances and of determining their composition are discussed. Topics covered include many analytical techniques commonly employed in both industrial and academic research laboratories. Examples of applications to environmental and biological samples include: analysis of heavy metals by atomic absorption spectroscopy; advanced chromatographic separation and detection; electrochemical detection of biochemicals and environmental pollutants; immunoassays; analysis by mass spectrometry.
The unit emphasises hands-on experience in analysing real-life samples, using many of these techniques. Part of the unit develops skills in the use of modern library resources and electronic information retrieval, as well as spreadsheets for data processing. In addition, arrangements are made for each student to gain relevant experience in off-campus laboratories in chemical industry, CSIRO and State Government departments.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| Contact Hours: | 8 |
| When Offered: | D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year |
| Staff Contact: | Dr Danny Wong, Dr Christopher McRae |
| Prerequisites: | (CBMS204(P) or CHEM204(P)) and (CBMS207(P) or CHEM207(P) or CHEM337(P)) and (CBMS208(P) or CHEM208(P)) |
| Corequisites: | |
| NCCWs: | CHEM324, CHEM325 |
| Unit Designations: |
Technology
Science Medical Sciences |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences |
Timetable Information
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