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Unit Overview

Description

Students must enrol concurrently in parts 1 to 4 of this unit. The unit comprises an advanced study of modern analytical instrumentation used for the analysis of molecular compounds. These topics are designed primarily to provide students with a deeper understanding of the use of equipment, its shortcomings and strengths, and to detail hyphenated techniques for classical organic molecular analysis. Interpretive protocols, the use of databases and experimental design are also covered in detail. Laboratory work includes a small research project.

Credit
6 points
Outcomes

This unit exposes students to advanced molecular analytical techniques and their application in modern analytical laboratories and trains them in analytical experimental design and interpretive protocols.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) laboratory reports; (2) two written assignments and one major investigative project/method development assignment; and (3) written examinations. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Associate Professor Matthew Piggott
Unit rules
Prerequisites
enrolment in
the Master of Science (Analytical Chemistry) (51550)
Contact hours
lectures: 14.5 hours
labs: 17.5 hours
site visits/workshops: 5.25 hours
Text

Patrick, G. L. An Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry, 3rd edn: OUP 2005

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  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.