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Module Title |
Analytical Spectroscopy
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Module Code |
CS303
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School |
School of Chemical Sciences
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Online Module Resources
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Level |
3
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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7 To develop an understanding of the principles and applications of atomic and molecular spectroscopy.
7 To provide the required theoretical background for relevant experiments involving UV-Visible spectroscopy, spectrofluorimetry and atomic absorption and emission spectroscopic methods of analysis.
7 To introduce the student to the application of atomic and molecular spectroscopy to a wide range of environments e.g. industrial, pharmaceutical, environmental.
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Learning Outcomes
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The student should be able to:
7 Understand the principles and applications of UV-Visible spectroscopy and fluorimetry.
7 Understand the principles of atomic absorption and emission spectroscopy.
7 Describe the apparatus and equipment used in flame, furnace and inductively coupled plasma techniques in atomic spectroscopy.
7 Describe spectral and chemical interferences and background correction techniques.
7 Be able to show how spectroscopic methods can be used for the determination of inorganic and organic species in complex matrices.
7 Use spectroscopic methods to determine physical constants e.g. dissociation and formation constants.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
30
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Tutorials |
6
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Laboratories |
0
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
39
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Total |
75
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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1. Quantitative analysis by UV-Visible spectroscopy.
2. Determination of dissociation and formation constants
from spectral data.
3. Theory and application of fluorescence spectroscopy.
4. Instrumentation used in UV-Visible and Fluorescence
spectroscopy.
5. Precision and sensitivity of spectroscopic measurements.
6. Spectroscopic behaviour in flames.
7. Atomic absorption spectroscopy.
8. Atomic emission spectroscopy.
9. Atomic fluorescence techniques.
10. Direct current and inductively coupled plasma
spectroscopy.
11. Coupled techniques- ICP-MS.
12. Atomic spectroscopic methods for trace analysis of metal
ions.
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 0% | Examination Weight | 100% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Quantitative Chemical Analysis, 5th Edition, D.C. Harris, Freeman 1999.
Chemical Analysis. Modern Instrumentation Methods and Techniques, Rouessac & Rouessac,Wiley 2000.
An Introduction to Analytical Atomic Spectrometry, L. Ebdon, Wiley 1998.
Instrumental Methods of Analysis, 7th Edition, H.H. Willard, L.L. Merritt, J.A. Dean, F.A. Settle,Wadsworth 1988.
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| AS | BSc in Analytical Science |
| BSSA | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| BSSAO | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| CF | BSc in Chemistry with French |
| CG | BSc in Chemistry with German |
| ECSA | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
| SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
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