| Module Title |
Advanced Analytical Applications |
| Module Code |
CHM1039 (ITS: CS409) |
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Faculty |
Science & Health |
School |
Chemical Sciences |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
The purpose of this module is to introduce participants to research methods for resolving practical problems relating to Analytical Chemistry. In this module students will develop knowledge and skills in literature research methods in an analytical chemistry context. The participants will also develop their presentation and communication skills. The approach taken in this module is primarily tutorial based. The participants research given analytical topics using high quality research methods. These are presented in a scientific manner in written form and orally. Overall, this module provides a platform to allow the participant to develop the skill of literature research as well as scientific presentation.
Students are expected to interact with the assigned lecturer via the scheduled tutorials, contribute to class discussion, work in small groups to complete assignments and utilise academic library resources for research related to analytical research challenges.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Learn the skills needed to approach a practical problem relating to Analytical Chemistry.
2. Structure the problem-solving approach as a ‘tiered approach’ so that it can be applied universally in Analytical Chemistry.
3. Research an analytical case study using high quality research literature.
4. Understand, critique and summarise research articles in Analytical Chemistry.
5. Analyse and present information and data relating to a proposed analytical protocol in an analytical case study.
6. Present a proposal for a particular analytical approach orally.
7. Discuss and critique an analytical protocol in a scientific manner in written format.
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Tutorial | 24 | Lectures, workshops, presentation skills, group work | | Independent Study | 101 | Literature research, presentation slide preparation, final written assignment, oral group presentation preparation, workshop series reflection |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 10268 | Part of Term | Semester 1 | | Coursework | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | N | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Mercedes Vazquez | Module Teacher | Aoife Morrin, Fiona Regan |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Reflective journal | Over the course of the module a series of workshops will be given by analytical researchers in DCU covering topics in analytical chemistry research. The students will keep a reflective journal detailing what they learn from these workshops in terms of aspects of analytical chemistry, and will also prepare questions in preparation for the workshop derived from their research of the topic. | 10% | n/a | | Poster presentation | Prepare a 2-slide powerpoint presentation outlining the impact, challenges and potential solutions related to a particular analytical research problem.
Two poster submissions covering two different topics, in weeks 3 and 7 (15% each). | 30% | Other | | Group presentation | Group presentation on an analytical protocol addressing a specific research challenge with detailed justification of the analytical characteristics of each step. | 20% | Week 6 | | Assignment | Word written Group assignment covering an in-depth, research-informed analytical protocol to address a specific research challenge. | 15% | Week 9 | | Completion of online activity | Each student will find an analyte-matrix case in a research paper that applies a specific “analytical technique”. Table entry and research paper will be submitted to complete a analyte/matrix table in class | 5% | Week 2 | | Assignment | Students will individually prepare a video of an analytical protocol proposed and compare/contrast to other approaches proposed earlier in class. | 20% | Week 11 |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
A range of topical analytical problems are presented and students choose problems of interest to them to solve.
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Christian, Dasgupta and Schug: 0, Analytical Chemistry,
- Skoog, West, Holler and Crouch: 0, Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry,
- Harris: 0, Quantitative Chemical Analysis,
Articles:
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Other Resources
None |
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