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

For those projects in which instrumental design forms a major part of the research activity a knowledge of the mode of operation of existing chemical instrumentation provides an important basis for further progress.

Aims

Students will undertake study in chemical instrumentatoin via both practical and theoretical means.

Objectives

To enhance comprehension of instrumental design.
To demonstrate ability to operate chemical instruments.
To develop comprehension of the role of instrumental design and operation in research activity.

Content

Topics to be covered include basic circuit components, operational amplifiers, transducers, interfacing with computers.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

A series of formal lectures and/or a reading program followed by a number of workshops utilising the CBE facility.

Assessment

The assessment in this unit will be negotiated in terms of research topic, scope, methodology and structure. Students will liaise with the Unit's academic staff to identify completion timelines. For more information please contact the Unit Coordinator.Feedback will be provided via verbal and online consultations with supervisory and/or academic staff.

Assessment name: Problem Solving Task
Description: Part (a) Completed answers to CBE exercises;
Relates to objectives: All.
Weight: 50%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: During Semester

Assessment name: Report
Description: Part (b) A written report and critical analysis of an application of electronics in the chemical literature.
Relates to objectives: All.
Weight: 50%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Ongoing

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:

Not applicable.

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: 23-Oct-2012