Analytical Science

• • The Analytical Sequence and Basics of Analysis
  • Gravimetry
  • Titrimetry and Acid-Base Equilibria
  • Spectroscopy
  • UV Visible Spectrometry
  • Photoluminescence Spectrometry
  • Calibration Methods
  • Infrared Spectroscopy
  • Near-Infrared Spectrometry
  • Raman Spectroscopy
  • Basics of Chromatography

You are recommended to have completed the following subjects(s) or have equivalent knowledge before starting this subject:

• RMI-SCC100-Chemistry of Materials 1

Others

There are no enforced pre-requisites or co-requisites for this course. It is assumed however, that you will have acquired the knowledge and capabilities normally developed in year-12 VCE (or equivalent level) chemistry or that you will be able to provide evidence of equivalent capabilities.

Additional requirements

• Attendance requirements - For Analytical Science, row 21, there is no on-campus requirement, all the teaching is virtual delivery.

Analytical science is the study of the determination of the chemical composition of natural and artificial materials using both classical and modern instrumental techniques. This course examines what analytical scientists ’actually do’ using a series of lectorials and practical work. You will gain a deep understanding of the chemical principles, especially those relevant to the chemistry of chemical analysis.

Analytical Science covers the following areas: The analytical and scientific processes; sample preparation; volumetric analysis; gravimetric analysis; calibration methods; vibrational spectroscopic analysis (FT-IR and Raman); fluorescence spectroscopy; separation science; and data analysis and treatment. There is also a laboratory program designed to extend aspects of the theory and introduce basic chemical laboratory techniques.

• Calibration techniques (40%)
• Analytical methods (30%)
• Sampling strategy (30%)