Instrumental science
BS BT DT BC BP BDT
Dr Ray Mayes
6 points * First semester * Three hours of lectures and four hours of laboratory work per week * Gippsland/Distance (odd years) * Prerequisites: Both GAS1282 and GAS1383 or both GAS1384 and GAS1281
This subject is designed to introduce the student to the principles of modern instrumentation which are basic to studies in physical, chemical and biological sciences. It is designed around instrumental applications and relevant basic theory. After a general introduction, such spectroscopic techniques as UV/vis, atomic absorption, infra-red and nuclear magnetic resonance and various aspects of chromatography are covered. The emphasis is on spectral identification, quantitative and qualitative analysis. The subject is taught in the internal mode by lectures and practical activities. For distance education students, detailed study guides are provided and a four-day vacation school applies for practical laboratory work.
Assessment
Theory component (3 examinations and 4 assignments): 74%) * Practical work (13 laboratory exercises and written reports) 26%
Prescribed texts
Skoog D A and others Principles of instrumental analysis 5th edn, Holt Rinehart and Winston, 1988
Recommended texts
Braithwaite A and Smith F J Chromatographic methods 4th edn, Chapman and Hall, 1985
Willard H and others Instrumental methods of analysis 7th edn, Wadsworth, 1988
Williams D H and Fleming I Spectroscopic methods in organic chemistry 4th edn, McGraw-Hill, 1989