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Advanced Physical Methods in Chemistry

Unit code: PCN730
Contact hours:
Credit points: 12
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Research projects in chemistry are frequently dependent on instrumental and physical procedures both for monitoring preparative procedures and for studying fundamental chemical phenomena. The aim of this unit is to prepare students to undertake practical work in instrumental and physical procedures.

Availability
Semester Available
2013 Semester 1 Yes
2013 Semester 2 Yes

Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013

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

Rationale

Research projects in chemistry are frequently dependent on instrumental and physical procedures both for monitoring preparative procedures and for studying fundamental chemical phenomena.

Aims

To prepare students to undertake practical work in instrumental and physical procedures.

Objectives

Demonstrate comprehension of the theoretical and practical principles of selected physical methods in chemistry.

Content

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

  • Collection and interpretation of spectroscopic data, particularly nuclear magnetic resonance, infrared, visible and mass spectra of organic compounds.
  • Modern capillary gas chromatography, injection methods particularly desorption procedures, column selection, factors effecting selectivity. Headspace methods, for determining volatile composition. Extraction with supercritical fluids.

    Approaches to Teaching and Learning

    Tutorials, reading, some lectures if available and appropriate.

    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: Written examination.
    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 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.

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    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