Module Details
| Module Code: |
CHEA6001 |
| Title: |
Analytical Chemistry
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Long Title:
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Analytical Chemistry
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| NFQ Level: |
Fundamental |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 ) |
| Field of Study: |
4424 - Analytical Chemistry
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| Module Description: |
This is an introductory course in analytical chemistry which presents a foundation in spectroscopy and chromatography at both a practical and a theoretical level.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Explain the basic principles of spectroscopy and chromatography |
| LO2 |
Solve problems involving Beer-Lambert law calculations and other relevant calculations |
| LO3 |
Display competence in the laboratory in the use of molecular and atomic absorption spectroscopy, and gas chromatography including all preparatory work especially the preparation of solutions |
| LO4 |
Write practical reports associated to UV-Vis, atomic absorption and gas chromatography practicals in a clear and accurate manner and submit them in a timely fashion |
| LO5 |
Describe the manner of operation of equipment relevant to UV-Vis, atomic absorption and gas chromatography |
| 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).
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| 13356 |
CHEA6001 |
Analytical Chemistry |
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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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Introduction to Analytical Chemistry
Definitions, qualitative and quantiative analysis, measurement parameters. Types of analytical technique.
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Quantitative Spectoscopy
Introduction to optical methods. Beer-Lambert law Theory and calculations. Deviations from B/L Law and errors in application. Sample preparations, solvents, sample cells etc. Practical use of UV-Vis and atomic absorption instruments, calibrations, treatment of results and reporting.
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Chromatography
Introduction to chromatography. chromatographic principles. Gas chromatography: mobile phases, sample introduction, columns, types of stationary phases, types of detectors, temperature programming, quantitative techniques. Practical use of gas chromatography instrument, calibrations, treatment of results and reporting.
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Ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry
Types and origins of spectra. UV-visible spectra of organic species, chromphores and auxochromes. UV-Visible spectra of inorganic species.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 40.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 60.00% |
Assessments
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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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 |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Delivery of module content |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Practicals in UV-Vis, atomic absorption and gas chromatography |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Student undertakes independent 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 |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Delivery of module content |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Practicals in UV-Vis, atomic absorption and gas chromatography |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Student undertakes independent study |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Douglas A. Skoog... [et al.]. (2013), Fundamentals of analytical chemistry, 9th. Chapters: 1,5,24,25,32, Cengage Learning, Inc, Belmont, CA, USA, [ISBN: 9780495558286].
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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D.C Harris. (2016), Quantitative Chemical Analysis, 9th. Chapters 0, 18, 19, 20, Macmillan Learning, [ISBN: 9781464135385].
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| This module does not have any other resources |
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