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Advanced Environmental Analysis (CHEM90064)
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This subject explores the major historical developments of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and the role of analytical chemistry in environmental monitoring, assessment and regulation. This subject provides an overview of trace level pollutant measurement using isotope surrogate dilution with measurement performed on LCMS and GCMS instrumental techniques. Organochlorine pesticides (OCPs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), brominated flame retardants and per and poly fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) will be used as case studies to explain the relationship between chemical properties with analytical measurements as well as environmental fate, behaviour and ecological impact.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Define persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and explain historical developments for these chemicals in the environment using appropriate examples;
- Explain the environmental fate, behaviour and impact of a range of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) with varying chemical properties;
- Explain the principles of LCMS and GCMS analytical chemistry for environmental monitoring and the association between measurement techniques and environmental regulation;
- Apply investigative skills and critical thought to evaluate information to provide defensible assessments of risks from chemicals to public health and the environment.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have:
- Advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- An ability to evaluate the professional literature
- An understanding of the changing knowledge base
- A capacity to apply concepts developed in one area to a different context
- The ability to use conceptual models to rationalize experimental observations
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CHEM30012 | Analytical & Environmental Chemistry | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHEM30016 | Reactivity and Mechanism | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR
Admission into the MC-SCICHE Master of Science (Chemistry), MR-IRCHEM Master of Industrial Research (Chemistry), MC-ENVSC Master of Environmental Science, BH-SCI Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours), GDA-SCI Graduate Diploma in Science (Advanced)
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Written assignment
| Due after the lecture 9 | 25% |
Written report
| End of the teaching period | 50% |
Class presentation based upon written report
| During the assessment period | 25% |
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
Not available in 2023
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Further information
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Prescribed texts
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Last updated: 10 November 2023