Analytical Measurement
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CHEE2010 | Chemical and Environmental Engineering | 2 | 10 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- CHEE2010
- School
- Chemical and Environmental Engineering
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
This module is designed to give an introduction, in both theory and practice to the principles of analytical measurement. Analytical measurement techniques relevant to chemical and environmental engineers will be outlined. Particular emphasis of the module is towards Quality Control, Quality Assurance and Accreditation and how these underpin the topic. The use of statistics for the assessment of data quality in analytical measurement is also emphasised.
Re-Assessment: The module will be re-assessed through 100% individual coursework (essay or assignment).
Target Students
Students registered in the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering only.
Assessment
- 50% Coursework 1: Written problem-based tasks on analytical instrumentation and data interpretation, including statistical calculations
- 50% Coursework 2: Written problem-based tasks on analytical instrumentation and data interpretation, including statistical calculations.
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
This module aims primarily to provide students with the necessary pre-requisite skills required for the study of modules that require a foundation knowledge of measurement. To provide students with a working knowledge of basic measurement principles and practice.Learning Outcomes
A1 Underpinning mathematics, science, and associated engineering disciplines:
A1.2.1 Have a knowledge and understanding of mathematics necessary for the analysis of and to support applications of key chemical engineering principles and processes.
Use of lecture, laboratory practice and coursework based assessment to apply relevant statistics to quantification and measurement uncertainty.
A1.2.3 Have a knowledge and understanding of scientific principles, namely the relevant aspects of physics, chemistry, biochemistry, biology and materials science, to enable the understanding of chemical engineering principles.
Use of lecture, laboratory practice and coursework based assessment to demonstrate understanding of the scientific principles which underpin measurement.
A3 Chemical Engineering Practice:
A3.2.10 Be able to design, plan and undertake experimental or plant work and critically interpret, analyse and report on experimental data.
By laboratory practice and coursework based assessment to demonstrate understanding of the of principles of measurement.
A3.2.11 Be able to find and apply, with judgement, information from technical literature and other sources.
To use technical literature to demonstrate in coursework based assessment an understanding of the principles of measurement in a variety of analytical techniques.
A5 Embedded Learning:
A5.2.10 Have the ability to handle uncertainty and complexity.
Achieved through a comprehensive understanding of fitness for purpose and how this is intrinsically linked to quality control and quality assurance, and demonstrated in coursework based assessment.