Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives On the completion of this subject students will have had hands-on experience in many specialised analytical methods, especially instrumental, appropriate to the needs of professional analytical chemists; have developed an attitude towards data collection, sampling, evaluation, and reporting that displays a professional and responsible end result; be able problem solve difficult analytical exercises often outside the routine analysed framework; know the specific importance of the role of the analyst in the overall running of an industry covering aspects of discovery, evaluation, mining, upgrading, quality control, refining, and waste management in exploitation of ore bodies and fossil fuels; have been introduced to areas of new technology and of an alternative conceptual nature such as catalysis and electron spectroscopy; have developed a mature attitude and approach to service work such as diligence and safety; understand management concepts relating to finite resources such as ore bodies, water, energy and personnel.
Synopsis Renewable and non-renewable resources are discussed from both an industry and an analytical viewpoint. Topics covered include economic geology, mineral processing, Victorian fuel resources, catalytic hydroprocessing and water resources. The relevant instrumental techniques, such as AA, UV, XRF and ICP-OES, together with sample preparation are discussed in detail in relation to industrial requirements. The subject is taught by lectures, practical work and excursions, supplemented by videos, slides and overhead transparencies etc.
Assessment Progressive assessment: 30% + Final examination: 45% + Laboratory work: 20% + Field experience: 5%