NKEB13012U Analytical Methods in Chemistry (KemiAn)

Volume 2013/2014
Education
BSc Programme in Chemistry
Content

Important methods used in analytical chemistry will be presented. The physical and chemical principles of the analytical methods will be presented. The advantages and limitations of  the different techniques will be discussed as well as possible sources of error. The following methods will be covered during the course:

  • Atomic spectroscopy (AAS, ICP-OES)
  • pH measurements
  • Spectroscopy  (UV/VIS/IR/fluorescence)
  • Powder X-ray diffraction
  • NMR
  • Mass spectrometry (ICP-MS, GC-MS)
  • Chromatography (IC, GC og HPLC)
The techniques will be presented by scientist with expertise in the individual methods. The necessary statistical tools to analyse the data and estimate the significance of the result will be an integrated part of the presentations. There will be practical and theoretical exercises to be carried out in connection with the presented methods. For everyone of these a report should be handed in.
Learning Outcome
Having followed this course the student should have acquired the following:

Competences:

  • be able to explain de basic physical and chemical principles of the presented analysis methods
  • be able to compare and discuss the advantages and limitations of the methods
  • be able to plan which methods to use in order to solve a specific research question
  • explain the meaning of results from analytical methods and their significance
Skills:
  • be able use the methods in practise
  • be able handle and process analytical chemical data

 Knowledge:

  • about methods used in analytical chemistry
  • about statistical methods to analyse data
Literature

To be announced on Absalon.

It is expected that the students are familiar with the content of the courses MatIntro, KemiO, KemiU1, KemiU2, KemiBin, AnvMatKem, AnvSpek, FysKem1 and FysKem2
Lectures, theoretical and laboratory exercises.
  • Category
  • Hours
  • Exam
  • 0,5
  • Lectures
  • 40
  • Preparation
  • 87,5
  • Project work
  • 70
  • Theory exercises
  • 8
  • Total
  • 206,0
Credit
7,5 ECTS
Type of assessment
Oral examination, 30 min. (incl. rating)
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Exam registration requirements
The written reports have to be approved prior to the oral examination.
Aid
Without aids
Marking scale
7-point grading scale
Censorship form
External censorship
Criteria for exam assesment
See learning outcomes