Course Title: Advanced Instrumental Analysis and Spectroscopy

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Advanced Instrumental Analysis and Spectroscopy

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

CHEM1080

City Campus

Undergraduate

135H Applied Sciences

Face-to-Face

Sem 2 2006,
Sem 2 2007,
Sem 2 2008,
Sem 2 2009,
Sem 2 2011,
Sem 2 2013,
Sem 2 2014,
Sem 2 2015,
Sem 2 2016

CHEM1080

City Campus

Undergraduate

171H School of Science

Face-to-Face

Sem 2 2017,
Sem 2 2018,
Sem 2 2019,
Sem 2 2020,
Sem 2 2021,
Sem 2 2022,
Sem 2 2023

Course Coordinator: Professor Ewan Blanch

Course Coordinator Phone: 03 9925 2890

Course Coordinator Email: ewan.blanch@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 3.02.26

Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment, by email


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

 

Required Prior Study

You should have satisfactorily completed following course/s before you commence this course.

Alternatively, you may be able to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge before you start this course.

Contact your course coordinator if you think you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning.

Assumed Knowledge

To complete this course successfully, students should have a background in university-level theoretical and practical chemistry, and have completed at least two years of study in chemical analysis.


Course Description

CHEM 1080 Advanced Spectroscopic Analysis is a one-semester course that extends the range of laboratory skills and knowledge of chemistry the student has gained in prior years with more advanced skills, advanced topics and new concepts in chemical spectroscopic analysis. Students work individually and in small teams, and hence this course develops students’ skills in responsibility, teamwork and leadership, negotiation, allocation of time and resources, and communication. Finally, students present their results as written reports, further developing their skills in written communication.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the School of Applied Sciences Program Learning Outcomes at AQF Level 7: 

PLO-2 Scientific knowledge 

  • PLO-2.1 You will have exhibited depth and breadth of chemistry knowledge by demonstrating a knowledge of, and applying the principles and concepts of chemistry 

PLO-3 Inquiry, Problem Solving and Critical Thinking 

  • PLO-3.1You will be able to investigate and solve qualitative and quantitative problems in the chemical sciences, both individually and in teams, by synthesising and evaluating information from a range of sources, including traditional and emerging information technologies and methods
  • PLO-3.2 You will be able to formualte hypotheses, proposals and predictions and design and undertake experiments and projects in a safe and responsible manner 

PLO-4 Communication 

  • PLO-4.1 You will be able to communicate chemical knowledge by presenting information, effectively communicating scientific results, information or arguments, in a variety of modes, to diverse audiences, and for a range of purposes 

PLO-5 Personal and professional responsibility 

  • PLO-5.4 You will have will develop an ability to work  collaboratively

 


Upon successful completion of this course you should be able to: 

  1. Demonstrate depth and breadth of chemistry knowledge by demonstrating a knowledge of, and applying, the principles and concepts of chemistry,
  2. Investigate and solve qualitative and quantitative problems in the chemical sciences, both individually and in teams, by synthesising and evaluating information from a range of sources, including traditional and emerging information technologies and methods,
  3. Formulate hypotheses, proposals and predictions and design and undertake experiments and projects in a safe and responsible manner,
  4. Apply recognised methods and appropriate practical techniques and tools to your investigations, and be able to adapt these techniques where necessary,
  5. Take personal, professional and social responsibility by demonstrating a capacity for working responsibly and safely,
  6. Develop an ability to work collaboratively.

 


Overview of Learning Activities

 

You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as lectorials, tutorials, practicals, laboratories, seminars, project work, class discussion, individual and group activities. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both. 

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course


Overview of Learning Resources

 

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment tasks:

This course contains hurdle requirements. All hurdle requirements for this course are indicated clearly in the assessment regime that follows, against the relevant assessment task(s) and all have been approved by the College Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Learning & Teaching).

Assessment Task 1: Practical component reports (HURDLE)
Weighting: 30%
Assessment task 1 supports CLOs 3-6

Assessment Task 2: On-line mid semester Assignments
Weighting: 30%
Assessment task 2 supports CLOs 1 and 2.

Assessment Task 3: End of semester A Authentic Assessment: understanding and applying concepts
Weighting: 40%
Assessment task 3 supports CLOs 1 and 2.

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.