Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives On the completion of this subject students should be able to review some of the techniques commonly used for analysis of environmental pollutants; describe atomic and molecular spectroscopic techniques and their application to analyses of sediments, waters, air and biota, and the use of high-performance liquid chromatography and ion chromatography for separation and analysis of organic and inorganic pollutants; understand the basic concepts of valency; understand the way in which atomic and molecular orbitals are used to explain and predict atomic and molecular properties; comprehend the fundamental ideas of electronic and vibrational spectroscopy; know the relationships between orbital theory, spectroscopy and atomic and molecular properties.
Synopsis There are two topics discussed in first semester and special attention is given to environmental analytical chemistry, and the development of approaches to understanding bonding and the spectroscopic properties of molecules. A detailed subject outline will be available at enrolment.
Assessment Examinations (1 x 2.5 hours): 70% + Laboratory work: 30%