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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Advanced Analytical Techniques
Reference AS4040 Version 5
Created June 2017 SCQF Level SCQF 10
Approved January 2005 SCQF Points 15
Amended September 2017 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To enable students to evaluate the principles, applications and limitations of a selection of advanced analytical science and statistical techniques.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Discuss the principles, applications, advantages and disadvantages of selected advanced analytical/bioanalytical techniques.
2 Perform chemometric calculations and appraise statistical data effectively.

Indicative Module Content
Advanced Inorganic Analysis: Advanced electrochemical methods, Advanced ICP-OES, ICP-MS, TIMS. Advanced Organic Analysis: Biosensors, immunodiagnostic techniques. Mass spectrometry: advanced ionisation methods, advanced MS analysers, Tandem MS. Other advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques e.g. lasers, chemical speciation, IRMS. Chemometrics: Factorial Design, Simplex Optimisation, Pattern Recognition techniques, including Principal Components Analysis.

Module Delivery
This is a lecture based module supplemented by tutorials and computer-based workshops. Visiting speakers may be involved in the delivery of material.

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
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 60% Outcomes Assessed: 1
Description: Written report
Component 2
Type: Practical Exam Weighting: 40% Outcomes Assessed: 2
Description: Computer-based chemometrics exercise

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
This module is assessed by the two components of assessment as detailed in the Assessment plan. To pass this module, candidates must achieve a Module Grade D or better.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A Final aggregate mark of 70% or greater and a minimum of 35% in C1 and C2
B Final aggregate mark of between 60-69% and a minimum of 35% in C1 and C2
C Final aggregate mark of between 50-59% and a minimum of 35% in C1 and C2
D Final aggregate mark of between 40-49% and a minimum of 35% in C1 and C2
E MARGINAL FAIL. Final aggregate mark of between 35-39% and a minimum of 35% in C1 and C2
F FAIL. A mark less than 35% in either component
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module Successful completion of Stage 3 Forensic and Analytical Science or equivalent.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 BRERETON, R.G. Chemometrics: Data Analysis for the Laboratory and Chemical Plant. 2003. Wiley.
2 MONK, P. M. S. Fundamentals of Electroanalytical Chemistry. 2002. Wiley
3 GARDINER, W.P. Statistical Analysis Methods for Chemists: A Software-Based Approach. 1997. Royal Society Chemistry.
4 WATSON, J. T. and SPARKMAN, O.D. Introduction to Mass Spectrometry: Instrumentation, Applications and Strategies for Data Interpretation. 2008. Wiley.
5 MILLER, J. N. and MILLER, J.C. Statistics and Chemometrics for Analytical Chemistry. 2010. Prentice Hall.

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