Course syllabus for Analytical chemistry

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Course syllabus adopted 2022-02-09 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameAnalytisk kemi
  • CodeKAM010
  • Credits4.5 Credits
  • OwnerTKKMT
  • Education cycleFirst-cycle
  • Main field of studyChemical Engineering
  • DepartmentCHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
  • GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language Swedish
  • Application code 53119
  • Maximum participants60
  • Block schedule
  • Open for exchange studentsNo
  • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

Credit distribution

0193 Examination 4.5 c
Grading: TH		4.5 c
  • 26 Okt 2022 am J
  • 03 Jan 2023 am J
  • 18 Aug 2023 am J

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Eligibility

General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Specific entry requirements

The same as for the programme that owns the course.
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Course specific prerequisites

Physical chemistry. It is recommended with knowledge in inorganic and organic chemistry.

Aim

The course aims to provide basic knowledge of analytical-chemical nomenclature, methodology, instrumentation and data processing with emphasis on industrial commonly used applications.

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

  • use and evaluate data from
    industry-common instruments used in chemical analysis
  • use and apply the analytical
    process to solve problems in chemical analysis
  • use basic knowledge in
    analytical chemistry to reflect on analytical techniques, sample preparation and sources of error supported by relevant theory formation.

Content

Analytical nomenclature, the concepts of accuracy, precision, sensitivity, detection limit and dynamic range.
Validation of analysis methods.
Electroanalytical methods: pH and other ion-selective measurements, electrochemical trace element determinations.
Atomic spectroscopic analysis methods: flame emission spectroscopy, atomic spectroscopy techniques and plasma-based techniques.
Molecular spectroscopic analysis methods: ultraviolet and visible light (UV-VIS), near infrared (NIR) and fluorescence measurements, including laser-based techniques.
Analytical separation techniques: gas, liquid and ion chromatography and supercritical chromatography.
Common detection techniques, UV/VIS, MS and FID.
Mass spectrometry. Ionizationtechniques and analyzers. Interpretation of mass spectra.

Organisation

Lectures, laboratory exercises and case studies.

Literature

We recommend the free e-bokAnalytical Chemistry 2.1 av David Harvey


or for those who seek more details and a physical book

Quantitative Chemical Analysis. 10th ed. D. Harris

Examination including compulsory elements

Written exam. For the final grade approved labs are needed.

The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.

The course syllabus contains changes

  • Changes to course rounds:
    • 2022-08-18: Examinator Examinator changed from Ann-Sofie Cans (cans) to Per Malmberg (malmper) by Viceprefekt
      [Course round 1]