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Explanation of various aspects of these processes in terms of
free energy relationships.
Catalysis and selected chemical processes: catalysts used in
the large-scale industrial production of organic chemicals.
The concepts of organometallic chemistry to a level sufficient
to allow an understanding of the design, preparation and
mechanisms of such catalysts will be presented. Students will
also work in groups to prepare a written report on a selected
catalytic process.
Treatment of industrial wastes: control and treatment of
industrial waste. The Environmental Protection Act and its
administration. Types, source and effect of pollution with
regard to natural ecosystems and human health. Disposal of
domestic and industrial wastes, including microbiological
bases: physico-chemical and other methods. Hazardous and
intractable wastes.
Analysis and identification of polymers; differential thermal
analysis; gel permeation chromatography; polymer
applications of infrared and NMR spectroscopy; pyrolysis gas
chromatography.
Structure of antibodies. Antigens and the immune response.
Production of antibodies - polyclonal and monoclonal.
lmmunoassays - types and examples. lmmunochemical
techniques.
SC660 Practical Chemistry
11.0 credit points
No. of hours per week: seven hours in semester
eight
A fourth-year subject in the degree course in computer-aided
chemistry.
Subject description
HPLC and GClMS experiments.
Analysis of a food produd using an atomic absorption
spectrometer.
Project.
sc66l Environmental Analysis and Control
9.0 credit points
No. of hours per week: four hours
A fourth-year subject in the degree course in environmental
health.
Analysis: review of analytical methods as applied to
environmental analytes. Covers compleximetric, acid-base,
chromatographic, electrochemical and spectrochemical
techniques. Practical work related to these techniques.
Control: use of process flow diagrams. Simple process
calculations (stoichiometry, combustion, heat and mass
balances).
Disposal and dispersal of pollutants - air, water and land
pollution. Current issues: acid rain, greenhouse effect, ozone
depletion, photo chemical pollution.
Case studieslfield trips.
sc662 Analytical Biochemistry
5.0 credit points
No. of hours per week: two hours in semester
eight
A fourth-year subject in the degree course in computer-aided
biochemistry.
Subject description
Radiosotope methods. lmmunochemistry and its applications
in chemical and biochemical analysis. Computer analysis in
biochemistry. Use of spectroscopy for biochemical analysis
(e.g. NMR, mass spec.).
SC665 Practical Biochemistry
7.0 credit points
No. of hours per week: four hours in semester
eight
A fourth-year subject in the degree course in computer-aided
biochemistry.
Subject description
A major research project in biochemistry is carried out by
the student. An experimental exercise in support of SC662
lectures on radioisotopes and immunology is scheduled late
in the semester.
sc667 Environmental Health Practice (3)
5.0 credit points
No. of hours per week: two hours
A fourth year subject of the degree course in environmental
health.
Subject description
Applied pest control encompassing: principals of taxonomy,
lifecycles and general characteristics of insect species, pest
species detection and identification, control measures and
techniques.
SC668 Research Project
16.0 credit points
No. of hours per week: eight hours
A fourth year subject of the degree course in environmental
health.
Subject description
Students undertake a research program on an environmental
health topic which can include science, engineering, law,
administrative or social issues.
SC670 Chemistry
10.0 credit points
No. of hours per week: four hours in semester
eight
A fourth-year subject in the degree course in computer-aided
chemistry and computer-aided biochemistry.
Subject description
Ion exchange and solvent extraction: principles and
applications in industrial, laboratory and biochemical
situations.
Organic chemistry: carbocations, heterocyclics.
Laboratory analyzers, with specific discussion of detectors,
amplification, frequency response, digital systems and clinical
analyzers.
SC680 Practical Chemistry
5.0 credit points
No. of hours per week: three hours in semester
eight
A fourth-year subject in the degree course in computer-aided
biochemistry.
Subject description
HPLC and GClMS experiments.
Analysis of a food product using an atomic absorption
spectrometer.
Molecular modelling using the IRIS computer.