Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

The complexity of the chemical systems studied in a research program and the sophistication of the instrumentation used demand that deeper theoretical understanding than that acquired in an undergraduate program.

Aims

To teach and extend knowledge and comprehension of Advanced Chemical Techniques and assess application of knowledge.
To provide the candidate with the appropriate theoretical and practical background, at an advanced level, necessary for the completion of a research program.

Objectives

1. Demonstrate comprehension of Advanced Chemical Techniques.
2. Apply knowledge of techniques to professional research and workplace scenarios.
3. Demonstrate advanced research and reporting skills as appropriate to topics of study.

Content

The exact course content varies depending of the exact nature of the research project but could typically include a selection from the following:

i) Synthetic methods and strategies, detailed study of selected reactions.
ii) Advanced theory an practice of inductively-coupled plasma (ICP) emission spectroscopy, ICP mass spectrometry and atomic absorption spectrometry.

The fundamental concepts of NMR with particular emphasis on the interpretive aspects of the subject, including:

the source and production of the NMR signal in CW instruments, chemical shift and the factors which influence it in both 1H and 13C spectra, exchange phenomena (OH, NH, etc.), significance of first order homonuclear coupling in 1H spectra (up to AMX systems), structural factors which influence the size of the coupling constant, homonuclear decoupling in 1H spectra and its use in spectral analysis, interpretation of 13C spectra (both proton decoupled and off resonance decoupled spectra).

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

A series of lectures and/or reading programs and/or selected laboratory exercises.

Assessment

This Unit offers research based Student Negotiated Assessment in which students will discuss and select the most suitable assessment types and topics to their goals for completion of the unit.Students will be provided with feedback in both written and verbal form via assessment feedback and consultations with supervisory and/or academic staff. Additional feedback may be sought through your Unit Coordinator.

Assessment name: Student negotiated assessment
Description: In negotiation with Acadmiec and Supervisory Staff, students will undertake a range of written assessments including but not limited to essays, research programs, examintaitons, log books and reports. For further details please refer to your Unit Coordinator.
Relates to objectives: All.
Weight: 100%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: See Blackboard Site

Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

Texts:
Texts and references will be indicated in accordance with the exact area of study. In some cases a knowledge of relevant articles from the primary literature will be required.

Risk assessment statement

There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 11-May-2012