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adsorption and partition chromatography (paper,
column and thin layer chromatography);
solvent extraction;
electrophoresis.
Recommended reading
All students must have their own copy of:
Ewing, G.W. Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis. 5th
edn, McGraw-Hill, 1985 This text will also be used for all other
instrumental subjects.
Students must also have their own lab coat, safety glasses and
calculator.
TL391 Chromatographic Analysis 2
3 hours per week part-time or 4 hours per week full-time
Hawthorn Prerequisite: TL202 Assessment: theory and
practical work
A subject in the Associate Diploma of Applied Science
(Laboratory Technology).
Content
Gas chromatography and high performance liquid
chromatography.
Recommended reading
All students must have their own copy of:
Ewing, G.W. Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis. 5th edn,
McGraw-Hill, 1985. This text will also be used for all other
instrumental subjects.
Students must also have their own lab coat, safety glasses and
calculator.
TL41 1 Computer Programming
3 hours per week Hawthorn Prerequisite: TL327
~ssessment: written and practical assessment
A subject in the Associate Diploma of Applied Science
(Laboratory Technology) and the New Opportunities for
Women course.
Content
Structured programming;
problem solving;
writing programs;
program testing and documentation;
program techniques;
programming in another language;
project work.
Recommended reading
There are a number of texts on programming which would be
suitable. If you wish to purchase a text, consult your teacher.
TL413 Ecology 1
3 hours per week part-time or 4 hours per week full-time
Hawthorn Prerequisite: Nil Assessment: written tests,
assignments, class participation and practical work
A subject in the Associate Diploma of Applied Science
(Laboratory Technology) and the Advanced Certificate in
Laboratory Technology.
Content
Introduction to ecology, introduction to ecosystems, the
significant Australian ecosystem, energy flow, nutrient
cycles, excursion/seminar.
TL414 Ecology 2
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3 hours per week part time or 4 hours per week part time
Hawthorn Prerequisite: Nil Assessment: written tests,
assignments, class @rticipation and practical work
A subject in the Associate Diploma of Applied Science
(Laboratory Technology), the Advanced Certificate in
Laboratory and the Graduate Certificate in
Science and Technology.
Content
Basic life processes, the influence of physical limiting
factors on organisms, interactions, organization of
populations, organization of a community, development of
an ecosystem, excursion/seminar.
TL418 Entomology
3 hours per week part-time or 4 hours per week full-time
Hawthorn Prerequisite: Nil Assessment: written tests,
assignments, class participation and practical work
A subject in the Associate Diploma of Applied Science
(Laboratory Technology) and the Advanced Certificate in
Laboratory Technology.
Content
Structure and function, classification and metamorphosis,
collection methods, identification of major orders.
TL445 Pharmacological Methods
3 hours per week part-time or 4 hours per week full-time
Hawthorn Prerequisite: Nil Assessment: witten tests
and practical assessment
A subject in the Associate Diploma of Applied Science
(Laboratory Technology).
Content
Drugs, effects of drugs, drug action, apparatus, animals,
statistics.
TL448 Vertebrate Zoology
3 hours per week part-time or 4 hours per week full-time
Hawthorn Prerequisite: Nil Assessment: written tests
and practical assessment
A subject in the Associate Diploma of Applied Science
(Laboratory Technology), the Advanced Certificate in
Laboratory Technology and the Graduate Certificate in
Science and Technology.
Content
Fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals.
TL453 Glassworking
3 hours per week Hawthorn Prerequisite: Nil
Assessment: practical work
A subject in the Associate Diploma of Applied Science
(Laboratory Technology) and the Advanced Certificate in
Laboratory Technology.
Content
Splint making;
glass cutting;
annealing;
tube sealing;
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