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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Instrumental Analytical Sciences | |||
| Reference | ASM019 | Version | 2 |
| Created | August 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | February 2018 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | August 2021 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| To effectively problem-solve and critically evaluate analytical techniques such as Chromatography, Electroanalysis, Microscopy and Spectroscopy. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically evaluate and appraise a range of advanced analytical instrumentation. |
| 2 | Critically appraise and discuss conventional techniques for the solution of a given analytical problem. |
| 3 | Demonstrate critical professional competence in oral presentations and data handling skills for the solution of a given analytical problem. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| The principles, applications and limitations of:- Spectroscopy - atomic spectroscopy (emission and absorption), x-ray fluorescence; molecular spectroscopy - UV/Vis, FTIR, fluorescence, raman, mass spectrometry, phosphorescence, lifetime TRF, derivative spectroscopy, NIR, FIR, NMR; Chromatography - GC, HPLC, UPLC, CZE and higher modes, HILIC, SCFC, green chromatography, GC-GC, affinity chromatography, LC-MS. Microscopy - TEM, SEM/EDXA Electroanalysis - ISE's, potentiometry, voltammetry, biosensors. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module is delivered through a series of lectures and tutorials. Some guest lectures. The separate laboratory programme also affords students the opportunity to develop and extend the material in a practical context. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 48 | 48 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 252 | 252 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 300 | 300 |
| 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: | 60% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1 |
| Description: | Component 1 is a closed book examination. | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 40% | Outcomes Assessed: | 2, 3 |
| Description: | Component 2 is a PowerPoint Presentation and oral assessment which appraises critical problem solving skills with respect to data analysis from a given analytical application. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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| Explanatory Text | |
| The first grade represents Component 1 (EX1) weighted as major and the second, Component 2 (CW1), weighted as minor. A minimum module grade of D is required for a pass, with compensation of grade E in Component 1 or Component 2 permitted. Non-submission of either component will result in an NS grade. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | AA, AB |
| B | AC, AD, BA, BB, BC, CA |
| C | AE, BD, BE, CB, CC, CD, DA, DB, EA |
| D | CE, DC, DD, DE, EB, EC |
| E | AF, BF, CF, DF, ED, EE, EF, FA, FB, FC, FD |
| F | FE, FF |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None in addition to the course entry requirements. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | SKOOG, D.A., HOLLER, F.J. and CROUCH, S.A. Principles of Instrumental Analysis. Current Edition. Belmont, CA: Thomson Higher Education. |
| 2 | MILLER, J.N. and MILLER, J.C. Statistics and Chemometrics for Analytical Chemistry. Current Edition. Essex, UK: Pearson Education Limited. |
| 3 | POOLE,C.F., Gas Chromatography. Current Edition. Electronic resource. |
| 4 | LAJUNEN, L.H.J. and PERAMAKI, P. Spectrochemical Analysis by Atomic Absorption and Emission. Current Edition. Cambridge, UK: The Royal Society of Chemistry. |
| 5 | SCHMIDT, W. Optical Spectroscopy in Chemistry and Life Sciences. An Introduction. Current Edition. Weinheim, Germany: Wiley-VCH. |
| 6 | BRETT, C.M.A. AND BRETT, A.M.O., Electroanalysis, Oxford Chemistry Primers, Current Edition. Oxford University Press. |
| 7 | LANGMAN, L.J., LC-MS in Drug Analysis, Electronic Resource; Current Edition. Methods and Protocols. |
| 8 | LEVINSON, R. More Modern Chemical Techniques. Current Edition. London, UK: The Royal Society of Chemistry. |