Faculty of Science School of Chemistry

Handbook entry

Handbook entry for this subject

Staff

• Assoc. Prof. Michelle Gee (Room 267; also Course Coordinator)

Information and Resources for Enrolled Students

Assoc. Prof. Gee.

Subject Description and Generic Skills

Upon completion of 610-215 students should have developed experimental skills in the operation of instrumentation for the acquisition of physical data, as well as observational and critical analysis skills for the interpretation and presentation of data.

The subject will consist of a number of experiments involving physical and instrumental investigations of important chemical systems and phenomena.

This subject will provide the student with the opportunity to establish/ develop the following generic skills: problem solving and critical thinking skills, the ability to use conceptual models to rationalize observations, a capacity to articulate knowledge and understanding in written presentation, and a capacity to manage competing demands on time including self-directed work.

QOT Survey - Student feedback

This subject was very well received by students again last year, rating 3.7/5.0. Many commented on the helpfulness of the lab demonstrators and how this practical unit highlighted concepts covered in 610-215 and was useful in developing scientific experimental skills.