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CHEM 2530 - Environmental & Analytical Chemistry II

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2024

Chemical analysis - both quantitation and speciation - is one of the most valuable employment skills carried by trained chemists. This course aims to equip students with a working knowledge and practical skill set for professional analytical chemistry and its application to a number of environmental systems and industrial applications. Students will be trained in techniques used by professional chemists to determine chemical composition and analyse for trace compounds, central to the environmental systems that are covered. The fundamentals of analytical rigour will be addressed and developed through both theory and practical application. The course will establish a sound understanding of the chemistry of the biosphere and the impact of natural and human induced events on local and global environments. The atmospheric, terrestrial, riverine and oceanic chemical compositions and their interactions to produce climate and other environmental variations are examined.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code CHEM 2530
    Course Environmental & Analytical Chemistry II
    Coordinating Unit Chemistry
    Term Semester 1
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 7.5 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Prerequisites CHEM 1100 & CHEM 1200 or CHEM 1101, CHEM 1201 & CHEM 1312. Other students may apply to Head of Chemistry for exemption
    Assessment Exam, practical work, assignment and presentation
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Professor Hugh Harris

    Prof Hugh Harris (hugh.harris@adelaide.edu.au) for all components
    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    On completion of this course, students should be able to:
    1 demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles of quantitative analysis and the underlying principles of the sustainable use of
    chemicals in a variety of quantitative chemical contexts
    2 develop analytical solutions to a variety of chemical problems identified from application contexts; critically analyse and evaluate quantitative & qualitative chemical informations
    3 as part of a team or individually, design, conduct, analyse and interpret results of an experiment, and effectively communicate these in
    written reports and other formats
    4 describe and explain how chemical analysis has allowed/continues to allow humankind to understand and mitigate its impact on the natural world where it must survive
    5 gain an understanding and appreciation for how fundamental analytical chemistry impacts on life, environmental and industrial processes



    最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    1,2,4

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    1-5

    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

    1,3,4

    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

    2,3,5

    Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency

    Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.

    3,4,5

    Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.

    3,4,5
  • Learning Resources
    Recommended Resources
    Environmental Chemistry (Baird and Cann, 5th Ed., W.H. Freeman.
    Can be purchased from UniBooks. (Previous editions are also suitable and some copies may be available second-hand.) The Semester 1 examination will assume familiarity with indicated sections of the textbook.

    Quantitative Chemical Analysis (Harris, 8th Edition, WH Freeman)
    Can be purchased from UniBooks.
    Online Learning

    MyUni: Teaching materials and course documentation will be posted on the MyUni website ().

    Maths Resources 
    The Maths Learning Centre (MLC) helps all students learn and use the maths they need at uni. The MLC offers seminars, workshops, online, and print resources.  It also run a drop-in room in Hub Central from 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday during teaching weeks.

    For more information, visit

    For chemistry-specific maths help, visit
     

  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    • Lectures 36 x 1 hour sessions (3 per week)
    • Tutorials 12 x 1 hour sessions (1 per week)
    • Practicals 10 x 4-hour sessions (including the lab familiarisation session)
    • Presentation in week 6 or 12
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    A student enrolled in a 3 unit course, such as this, should expect to spend, on average 12 hours per week on the studies required. This includes both the formal contact time required to the course (e.g., lectures and practicals), as well as non-contact time (e.g., reading and revision).

    Learning Activities Summary
    Methods in Analytical Chemistry (9 lectures + 3 tutorials)   

    • This section introduces students to a wide variety of instrumental methods in analytical chemistry including electrochemical, spectroscopic, and X-ray methods, and instrumentation as well as underlying critical methods for separation of analytes, especially chromatography.   
    • Atmosphere, Soil/Terrestrial Chemistry (9 lectures + 3 tutorials) - The atmospheric, terrestrial, riverine and oceanic chemical compositions, and their interactions to produce climate and other environmental variations are studied. The natural chemical cycles of major environmental importance, such as those of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen-ozone, phosphorus and sulfur, are examined.  
    • Water chemistry (9 lectures + 3 tutorials) - The chemical environmental impact of human activities such as farming, mining, and other industries, and of fossil and nuclear fuel usage, are considered in both general terms and through case studies.
    •  The Practising Analytical Chemist (9 lectures + 3 tutorials) - Students will be introduced to the underlying principles of quantitative chemical analysis, validation and quality assurance, including: experimental design, experimental error and statistics, calibration, chemo-metrics, ethics.
    Practical (10 x 4-hour sessions from Weeks 2 – 11)
    The 4-hour session in the first week is devoted to safe working practices in the analytical chemistry laboratory, with a focus on risk management, chemical risk assessment and lab familiarisation. Three weeks of skills based sessions devoted to standards and error analysis, analytical methodologies and techniques, data acquisition and data handling with a variety of software will follow. The remaining sessions will allow students to implement these skills, preparing standards and developing analytical methodologies, qualitatively and quantitatively assessing results, and placing those analyses into the broader environmental context.  Training and direction on communicating the results of these investigations in various formats will be provided.



    Specific Course Requirements
    Attendance is compulsory at all scheduled chemistry practical sessions.
  • Assessment

    The 最新糖心Vlog's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Assessment task Type of assessment Percentage of total assessment for grading purposes # Hurdle Yes or No # Outcomes being assessed/achieved

    Approximate timing of
    assessment

    (week of teaching period)
    Assignments Summative 10% No 1, 2, 4 Weeks 4, 6, 9, 11, 13
    Presentations Formative & Summative 10% No 1, 3, 5 Week 12
    Practical skills proficiency and scientific communication Formative & Summative 30% No 1, 3, 4 Approximately weekly in weeks 2-5; fortnightly in weeks 6-11
    Exam Summative 50% Yes (45%) 1, 2, 4 Exam period
    Assessment Related Requirements
    Practical work is compulsory  – This includes attendance, conduct of required experimental work, attendance at demonstrator interviews (as required) and submission of laboratory reports. The learning outcomes for this course are substantially dependent on laboratory experience and practice.  Therefore, missing any practical class in a semester will result in a grade of FAIL being recorded for the course. Students with medical or compassionate reasons for non-attendance will be given an opportunity to make up missed practical sessions.

    To pass this course, students must attain a minimum of 45% for the examination and attend all practicals. Students who attain a final course grade of at least 45% but do not attain a minimum of 45% for the exam may be offered an Additional Academic Exam during the Replacement/Additional Assessment period, in line with the Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy.
    Assessment Detail
    Assignments 10%
    This assessment activity specifically covers lecture course content and is designed to encourage students to engage with the subject matter
    through semester (short-answer assignments or equivalent online tests). The assignments are supported and enhanced by students’ preparation for tutorials.

    Presentation 10%

    This presentation is 10 minutes long and is given by a pair of students (average presentation tinme for each student is 5 minutes). Students are marked individually by staff and their peers.

    Practical skills proficiency and scientific communication 30%
    The 4-hour session in the first week is devoted to safe working practices in the analytical chemistry laboratory, with a focus on risk management, chemical risk assessment and lab familiarisation. Three weeks of skills based sessions devoted to standards and error analysis, analytical methodologies and techniques, data acquisition and data handling with a variety of software will follow. The remaining sessions will allow students to implement these skills, preparing standards and developing analytical methodologies, qualitatively and quantitatively assessing results, and placing those analyses into the broader environmental context.  Training and direction on communicating the results of these investigations in written reports that are approximate 500 words long various formats will be provided. 
    An opportunity to make-up a maximum of one missed practical session may be offered during the semester. Students will have multiple opportunities to demonstrate skill proficiency through semester. Students must contact the Course Coordinator as soon as possible to discuss make-ups.

    Final exam 50%
    The exam is 3 hours duration and it covers all content in the course.
    Submission

    Submission of Assigned Work Coversheets must be completed and attached to all submitted work. Instructions on how to submit your work and coversheets will be provide on MyUni.

    Extensions for Assessment Tasks Extensions of deadlines for assessment tasks may be allowed for reasonable causes. Such situations would include compassionate and medical grounds of the severity that would justify the awarding of a supplementary examination. Evidence for the grounds must be provided when an extension is requested. Students are required to apply for an extension to the Course Coordinator before the assessment task is due. Extensions will not be provided on the grounds of poor prioritising of time. The assessment extension application form can be obtained from:

    Late submission of assessments If an extension is not applied for, or not granted then a penalty for late submission will apply. A penalty of 10% of the value of the assignment for each calendar day that is late (i.e. weekends count as 2 days), up to a maximum of 50% of the available marks will be applied. This means that an assignment that is 5 days or more late without an approved extension can only receive a maximum of 50% of the mark.

    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through .

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