Module FXX-2105:
Instr & Anal Meth non Chemists
Instr & Anal Meth non Chemists 2022-23
FXX-2105
2022-23
School Of Natural Sciences
Module - Semester 1 & 2
20 credits
Module Organiser:
Enlli Harper
Overview
Pre-requisites: GCSE Chemistry or GCSE General Science: (There are NO resits for practical modules).
For each topic below the basic theory, instrumentation, hands on experiments and data analysis will be covered.
EXPT1 (Simple Methods of Chromatography) EXPT2 (Elemental Analysis) EXPT3 (Infrared Spectroscopy) EXPT4 (Mass Spectroscopy) EXPT5 (Nuclear Magnetic Structure) EXPT6 (Combined Techniques for Identification) EXPT7 (HPLC) EXPT8 (GCMS) EXPT9 (Determination of metal ions using an instrumental technique) EXPT10 (UV Visible Spectroscopy) EXPT11 (X-Ray Diffraction) EXPT12 (Electrochemistry)
Course Team: Dr Enlli Harper
Pre-requisites: GCSE Chemistry or GCSE General Science: (There are NO resits for practical modules).
For each topic below the basic theory, instrumentation, hands on experiments and data analysis will be covered.
EXPT1 (Simple Methods of Chromatography) EXPT2 (Elemental Analysis) EXPT3 (Infrared Spectroscopy) EXPT4 (Mass Spectroscopy) EXPT5 (Nuclear Magnetic Structure) EXPT6 (Combined Techniques for Identification) EXPT7 (HPLC) EXPT8 (GCMS) EXPT9 (Determination of metal ions using an instrumental technique) EXPT10 (UV Visible Spectroscopy) EXPT11 (X-Ray Diffraction) EXPT12 (Electrochemistry)
Assessment Strategy
-threshold -Threshold (40%). Knowledge and understanding of the content covered in the course is basic; Problems of a routine nature are generally adequately solved; laboratory experiments are usually carried out with reasonable success though significance and limitations of experimental data and/or observations may not be fully recognised; transferable skills are at a basic level.
-good -Good (~60%). Knowledge base covers all essential aspects of subject matter dealt with in the programme and shows good evidence of enquiry beyond this. Conceptual understanding is good. Problems of a familiar and unfamiliar nature are solved in a logical manner; solutions are generally correct and acceptable. Laboratory work is carried out in a reliable and efficient manner, with a good appreciation of data analysis shown in write-ups. Performance in transferable skills is sound and shows no significant deficiencies.
-excellent -Excellent (>70%). Knowledge base is extensive and extends well beyond the work covered in the programme. Conceptual understanding is outstanding. Problems of a familiar and unfamiliar nature are solved with efficiency and accuracy; problem-solving procedures are adjusted to the nature of the problem. Laboratory work are exemplary and show a thorough analysis and appraisal of experimental results, with appropriate suggestions for improvement. Performance in transferable skills is generally very good.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the basic principles of each instrumental method listed in the course description.
- Interpret analytical data generated from the instrumental methods listed in the course description.
- Perform simple analytical experiments, utilising the instrumental methods listed in the course description, to separate and/or characterise compounds and materials.
- Select which instrumental method or methods may be most appropriate to separate and/or characterise compounds and materials arising from a range of science disciplines.
- Write up laboratory reports.
Assessment method
Report
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Laboratory report based on Simple Methods of Chromatography
Weighting
8%
Due date
14/10/2022
Assessment method
Report
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Laboratory report based on Elemental analysis
Weighting
8%
Due date
21/10/2022
Assessment method
Report
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Laboratory report based on Infrared Spectroscopy
Weighting
9%
Due date
28/10/2022
Assessment method
Report
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Laboratory report based on Mass Spectroscopy
Weighting
8%
Due date
25/11/2022
Assessment method
Report
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Laboratory report based on Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
Weighting
8%
Due date
02/12/2022
Assessment method
Report
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Laboratory report based on Combined Techniques for Identification
Weighting
9%
Due date
09/12/2022
Assessment method
Report
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Laboratory report based on HPLC
Weighting
9%
Due date
13/02/2023
Assessment method
Report
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Laboratory report based on GC-MS
Weighting
8%
Due date
17/02/2023
Assessment method
Report
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Laboratory report based on the determination of metal ions using an instrumental technique
Weighting
8%
Due date
31/03/2023
Assessment method
Report
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Laboratory report based on UV/Visible Spectroscopy
Weighting
8%
Due date
24/02/2023
Assessment method
Report
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Laboratory report based on X-Ray Diffraction
Weighting
9%
Due date
21/04/2023
Assessment method
Report
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Laboratory report based on Fluoride Electrochemistry
Weighting
8%
Due date
28/04/2023