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This course builds on students’ existing background in analytical chemistry to develop both theory and practice relating to the latest analytical techniques used in industry and research. This course covers method validation and quality assurance in the analytical chemistry laboratory; and for selected major techniques, method development, theory, operation, instrumentation and applications. The analytical methods covered in this course include separation techniques (chromatography), mass spectrometry, hyphenated chromatography-mass spectrometry techniques, electrochemistry, scanning electron microscopy and elemental analysis, which are amongst the most widely used analytical instrumental techniques across a broad range of disciplines and in many different industries. The course was designed in close consultation with industry leaders (who will also give guest lectures) to provide valuable perspectives from outside academia and provide focus on the most relevant occupational skills.

This course is lab focused with two 3-hour lab classes each week in which students will obtain hands-on experience using state-of-the art instruments, as well as 2 hours of lectures/workshops. Thus, the course strongly emphasises employability in both industry, government and academia.

NOTE: This course is offered to undergraduate students wishing to specialize in analytical chemistry and to postgraduate students wishing to improve their analytical skills. Postgraduate coursework students wishing to enrol in this course should contact the School of Chemistry for advice to arrange enrolment.