610-360 Analytical & Environmental Chemistry

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Credit Points

HECS Band

Coordinator

Prerequisites

Chemistry 610-260.

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

Upon completion of the subject 610-360 students should comprehend: the principles of quantitative analytical chemistry; the complementary nature of classical and instrumental methods of analysis; the importance of planning and full understanding in the efficient performance of chemical analyses; the nature of chemical systems in the environment.

In the practical component of the course students should have developed skills in quantitative chemical separations; ability to carry out classical and instrumental determinations of selected components of a variety of sample materials; competence in planning and execution of experimental procedures; ability to prepare reports of analyses carried out.

The lecture course covers topics selected from: principles of the major analytical instruments: chemical methods of sample preparation for classical and instrumental analysis; aspects of environmental chemistry.

Assessment

One 2-hour written examination at the end of semester. Practical work will be continuously assessed. Satisfactory performance in both theory and practical work is required before credit can be granted.