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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Analytical Chemistry | |||
| Reference | AS3040 | Version | 6 |
| Created | April 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | January 2005 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | September 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable students to develop a deeper understanding of the principles and applications of important analytical techniques. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Discuss the principles of spectroscopic, chromatographic, and mass spectrometry techniques used in forensic and analytical science. |
| 2 | Demonstrate problem solving skills in the application of spectroscopic, chromatographic, and mass spectrometry techniques used in forensic and analytical science. |
| 3 | Interpret spectral and chromatographic data obtained in forensic and analytical science applications. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Advanced Spectroscopy: advanced atomic spectroscopy: Interferences, optimisation and sample introduction. FTIR and associated sampling techniques, FTIR microscope. Molecular Fluorescence and Raman Spectroscopy and mass spectrometry. Applications. Advanced chromatography; optimisation of separation including sample extraction (spe, spme and spde), derivatisation and the higher modes of CE (MEKE, CGE, CIEF and CEC). Mass spectrometry as a detection technique for chromatography; detail will include interfaces, tandem MS, TIC, SIM, SRM, MRM and the use of deuterated standards. Mobile phase optimisation for LC-MS and examples. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This is a lecture based module supplemented with tutorials and case studies. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 40 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 110 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Closed book written examination. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 (Examination) comprises 100%. A minimum of a Grade D is required to pass the module. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Successful completion of Stage 2 Forensic and Analytical Science or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | NEGRUSZ, A., AND COOPER, G. Clarke's Analytical Forensic Toxicology. Current Edition. Pharmaceutical Press. |
| 2 | SKOOG, D.A., WEST, D.M., HOLLER, F.J. AND CROUCH, S.R. Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry. Current Edition. Brooks/Cole/Cengage Learning |