Module Details

Module Code: CHEA8003
Title: Analytical & Regulatory Stds.
Long Title: Analytical & Regulatory Stds.
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4424 - Analytical Chemistry
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module focuses on the applications of analytical chemistry and regulatory standards/requirements in the areas of food analysis, environmental analysis and pharmaceutical analysis.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Discuss the legal and regulatory requirements in relation to method validation and the testing of food and animal products
LO2 Evaluate the application of selected instrumental methods for the determination of food borne analytes/contaminants
LO3 Discuss the legal and regulatory requirements in relation to environmental limits, monitoring requirements and industrial hygiene
LO4 Evaluate the application of selected instrumental methods for the determination of environmental contaminants
LO5 Discuss the legal and regulatory requirements for new pharmaceuticals
LO6 Evaluate the application of selected instrumental methods for the determination of drugs and bioactive protein/peptides
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Food Analysis
This section of the module links analytical chemistry with the laws and regulations pertinent to the food sector.
Regulations
Regulatory standards relevant to the analyst. For example, reference to 2002/657/EC (performance of analytical methods and the interpretation of results); COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 96/23/EC (measures to monitor certain substances and residues in live animals and animal products); Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 setting maximum levels for dangerous contaminants in foodstuffs and Regulation (EC) No 401/2006 laying down the methods of sampling and analysis for the official control of the levels of mycotoxins in foodstuffs.
Sample Preparation and Instrumental Methods
Techniques for sample extraction and for the preparation of test samples. Instrumental techniques for the analysis of food, feed, food constituents, additives and food contaminants.
Environmental Chemistry
This section of the module links analytical chemistry with the laws and regulations pertinent to the environmental sector.
Regulations
Regulatory bodies, Regulatory standards relevant to the environmental area. For example, the Ambient Air Quality and Cleaner Air for Europe (CAFE) Directive (2008/50/EC) and Directive 2000/60/EC-Water Framework Directive) and licensing.
Industrial Hygiene
Health and Safety Law (Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Acts 2005 and 2010). Indoor monitoring of organics, inorganics and particulates.
Ambient Air, Water and Industrial Monitoring
Sampling strategies and analytical methods for regulated contaminants.
Pharmaceutical Analysis
This section of the module links analytical chemistry with the laws and regulations pertinent to the pharmaceutical sector.
Regulations
Regulatory standards relevant to the analyst. For example, reference to: Q2(R1) - Validation parameters for Analytical Methods; Q1A(R2) - Stability testing of new Drug Substances and Products; Q1B - Photostability testing of new Drug Substances and Products; Q6A - Test Procedures and Acceptance Criteria for new Drug Substances and New Drug Products.
Chromatographic and Spectroscopic Analysis of BioPharma products
Liquid chromatography (LC) and spectroscopic methods in the quantitative analysis of Biopharmaceuticals, Stability studies, Causes, evaluation, solutions and monitoring of Ion Suppression samples matrix effects. Bioequivalence and Bioavailability.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Written essay (1200 words) and formal presentation on an assigned Food topic
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
Written essay (1200 words) and formal presentation on an assigned Environmental topic
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 5,6
Assessment Description
Written essay (1200 words) and formal presentation on an assigned Pharmaceutical topic
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1,3,5
Assessment Description
One in-class written test on course material
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Computer focused lectures will focus on the applications of analytical chemistry and regulatory standards in the areas of food, environmental and pharmaceutical chemistry Every Week 3.00 3
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Presentation preparation, delivery and assessment Every Week 1.00 1
Directed Learning Non Contact Personal study Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Computer focused lectures will focus on the applications of analytical chemistry and regulatory standards in the areas of food, environmental and pharmaceutical chemistry Every Week 3.00 3
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Presentation preparation, delivery and assessment Every Week 1.00 1
Directed Learning Non Contact Personal study Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Bryan M. Ham, Aihui MaHam. (2015), Analytical Chemistry: A Chemist and Laboratory Technician's Toolkit, 1st. 33, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., p.618, [ISBN: 9781118714843].
  • David G. Watson. (2017), Pharmaceutical Analysis : A Textbook for Pharmacy Students and Pharmaceutical Chemists, 4th. Elsevier Health Sciences, London, United Kingdom, p.480, [ISBN: 9780702069895].
  • John Wright. (2004), Environmental Chemistry, Taylor & Francis Ltd, London, United Kingdom, p.432, [ISBN: 9780415226004].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • S. Suzanne Nielsen. (2010), Food Analysis, Springer-Verlag New York Inc., New York, NY, United States, p.602, [ISBN: 9781441914774].
  • S. Suzanne Nielsen. (2017), Food Analysis Laboratory Manual, 3rd. 35, Springer International Publishing AG, Cham, Switzerland, p.249, [ISBN: 9783319441252].
  • Kay, J.F., MacNeill, J.D., Wang, J.. (2017), Chemical Analysis of Non-antimicrobial Veterinary Drug Resides in Food, 1-10, Wiley, N.J., U.S., p.610, [ISBN: 9781118695074].
  • Wong, Yui-chung and Lewis, R.J.. (2017), Analysis of Food Toxins and Toxicants, Wiley Blackwell, Chichester, UK, p.765, [ISBN: 9781118992722].
  • Meriluoto, J., Spoof, L. and Codd, G.A.. (2017), Handbook of Cyanobacterial Monitoring and Cyanotoxin Analysis, Wiley, Chichester, UK, p.548, [ISBN: 9781119068686].
  • James N. Lowe. (1993), Chemistry, Industry and the Environment, Wm. C. Brown, Dubuque, Iowa, [ISBN: 9780697170873].
  • Mark Holladay. (2014), The Organic Chemistry of Drug Design and Drug Action, 3rd. Academic Press, [ISBN: 978-0126437324].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SCHQA_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Analytical Chemistry with Quality Assurance 8 Mandatory
CR_SESST_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Environmental Science and Sustainable Technology 8 Elective