Program Overview

Introduction to Advanced Analytical Techniques Unit

The Advanced Analytical Techniques unit, coded as KRA344, is designed for students majoring in chemistry and those with interests in the physical sciences, biotechnology, medical and biomedical research, life sciences, earth sciences, Antarctic science, marine science, and pharmaceutical science.

Unit Details

• Unit Name: Advanced Analytical Techniques
• Unit Code: KRA344
• Credit Points: 12.5
• College/School: Sciences and Engineering
• School of Natural Sciences
• Discipline: Chemistry
• Coordinator: Professor Michael Breadmore
• Available as an Elective: Yes
• Delivered By: University of Tasmania
• Level: Advanced

Availability

The unit is available in Hobart during Semester 2, with attendance options including on-campus study.

Key Dates

• Study Period: Semester 2
• Start Date: 6/7/2026
• Census Date: 28/7/2026
• WW Date: 31/8/2026
• End Date: 25/10/2026

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

• Explain the mechanisms and operation of different analytical techniques used in a diversity of disciplines and areas.
• Justify the suitability of different analytical techniques to analyse a range of molecules in a range of sample matrices.
• Perform laboratory experiments in a safe and professional manner.
• Analyse and interpret the analytical data using discipline knowledge.
• Communicate experimental outcomes in a professional manner.
• Appraise the process of developing and obtaining chemical knowledge inside and outside the academic environment.

Fee Information

• Field of Education:
• Commencing Student Contribution: $1,192.00
• Grandfathered Student Contribution: $1,192.00
• Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution: Not applicable
• Domestic Full Fee: $3,575.00

Requisites

Prerequisites

• KRA241 Organic and Inorganic Chemistry
• KRA242 Physical and Analytical Chemistry

Mutual Exclusions

Students cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

• KRA510
• KRA306
• KRA336
• KRA332
• KRA544

Teaching

• Teaching Pattern: Teaching activities will occur in both Hobart and Launceston with weekly face-to-face workshops (13 x 2 hrs) and laboratory sessions (10 x 4 hrs).
• Assessment:
  • BYO Sample (4%)
  • Assignment 1 (10%)
  • Assignment 2 (10%)
  • Laboratory (36%)
  • Exam (40%)
• Textbooks:
  • Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.
  • Recommended: Quantitative Chemical Analysis, Tenth Edition, 2020, Daniel C. Harris; Charles A. Lucy; MacMillian.