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Module - CHEM2006 - Principles in Analytical Chemistry
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C720 - B.Sc. Hons. Biochemistry and Biological Chemistry (Part 1 - Restricted Group 1)
C721 - M.Sci. Hons. Biochemistry and Biological Chemistry (Part 1 - Restricted Group 1)
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Module CodeCHEM2006
Credits10
Total Credits:
 
10.00
 
Level:
 
2
 
Target Students:
 
Core for Year 2 Chemistry modules.
 
Summary Of Content:

The module introduces the basic ideas of analytical chemistry, outlining general types of analytical problem, the main types of instrumentation used for separation and detection of analytes, and statistical treatment of analytical results. All principles will be illustrated by relevant recent examples from the literature.
 
 
 
TypeLink
Moodle
 
 

To give students an understanding of the principles and methods of analytical chemistry, their applications and limitations.
 
Education Aims:
 
Offering School:
 
Chemistry
 
Convenor:
 
 
 
Name
Dr Graham Newton
 
 
 
 
Semester
Autumn UK
 
 
 
Requisites:
 
 
 
SubjectCourse Title
CHEM1009
An Introduction to Organic Molecules and their Reactivity
CHEM1010
An Introduction to Structure, Periodicity and Coordination Chemistry
CHEM1011
An Introduction to Spectroscopy, Energy and Bonding in Chemistry
CHEM1020
Fundamental Chemistry Theory and Practical
CHEE1037
An Introduction to Organic Molecules and their Reactivity
CHEE1038
An Introduction To Spectroscopy, Energy And Bonding In Chemistry
CHEE1039
An Introduction to Structure, Periodicity and Coordination Chemistry
 
 
Additional Requirements:
 
 
 
Condition
Only available for students studying UG Chemistry inc Medicinal & Biological
 
 
Method and Frequency of Class:
 
 
 
ActivityNumber of WeeksNumber of sessionsDuration of a session
Lecture
10 weeks
2 week
1 hour
Seminar
1 week
2 week
1 hour
Workshop
2 weeks
2 week
1 hour
 
   
 
Method of Assessment:
 
Assessment TypeWeightRequirements
Exam 1
1.00
2 Hour Written Examination. If a further re-assessment is allowed under Undergraduate Course Regulation 19, the form of the re-assessment for this module will be 100% coursework.
 
   
 
Assessment Period:
 
Assessed by end of Autumn Semester
 
     
 
Learning Outcome:
 

Knowledge and understanding the different types of analytical problems, instrumental analysis, statistical treatment of data and choice of analytical methods. The ability to solve chemical analytical problems (choice of method, data acquisition, significance of results) Professional/Practical Skills: Interpretation of experimental analytical data. Transferable/Key Skills: Problem solving and numerical skills
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