Principles in Analytical Chemistry
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CHEM2006 | Chemistry | 2 | 10 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- CHEM2006
- School
- Chemistry
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
The module introduces the basic ideas of analytical chemistry, outlining general types of analytical problem, the main types of instrumentation used for separation and detection of analytes, and statistical treatment of analytical results. All principles will be illustrated by relevant recent examples from the literature.
Target Students
Available for BSc/MSci Chemistry OR Medicinal and Biological Chemistry OR Chemistry and Molecular Physics ORNatural SciencesAND available for Level 2 students.
Classes
- Two 1-hour workshops each week for 2 weeks
- One 1-hour seminar
- Two 1-hour lectures each week for 10 weeks
Assessment
- 100% Exam 1 (2-hour): Second re-assessment: If a further re-assessment is allowed by satisfying the conditions of Undergraduate Course Regulation 19, the form of the further re-assessment for this module will be 100% coursework.
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
To give students an understanding of the principles and methods of analytical chemistry, their applications and limitations.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding the different types of analytical problems,
instrumental analysis,
statistical treatment of data and choice of analytical methods.
The ability to solve chemical analytical problems (choice of method, data acquisition, significance of results)
Professional/Practical Skills: Interpretation of experimental analytical data.
Transferable/Key Skills: Problem solving and numerical skills