MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Science Handbook 1996

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996

GAS2282

Applied chemistry

Next offered by distance in 1997 BS BT DT BC BP BDT

Associate Professor Ray Hodges

Objectives On the completion of this subject students will be able to understand the problem-solving approach needed for analytical tasks in both routine and specialised applications; have developed a thinking approach to calculation of analytical results; have mastered the way pH affects all reactions in chemical analysis; have reviewed specific examples illustrating a variety of chemical analysis techniques; have expanded these methods to the wider scope of the chemical industry including the water and other local industries.

Synopsis Classical `wet way' analysis and an introduction to modern instrumental methods for cation and anion analysis are included, such as ion chromatography, atomic spectroscopy, flow injection analysis (automation) and polarography. Topics covered are gravimetric, volumetric, aqueous and non-aqueous acid-base, complexiometric, oxidation-reduction, solvent extraction techniques and an introduction to the local industry and water management.

Assessment Progressive assessment: 30% + Final examination: 45% + Laboratory work: 20% + Fieldwork: 5%

Prescribed texts

• Skoog D A and others Fundamentals of analytical chemistry, 6th edn, Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1992
• or
• Christian G D Analytical chemistry 5th edn, Wiley, 1994