Module Title |
Analysis of Organic and Inorganic Species
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Module Code |
CS351
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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 |
10
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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To provide students with experience in the safe operation of analytical instrumentation. To promote "hands-on" development of analytical methods applicable to problems encountered in industry and research. To encourage an interdisciplinary approach to problem solving in a modern analytical laboratory. To apply theoretical knowledge in a practical laboratory setting. To develop record keeping and presentation skills. To develop inter-personnel and communication skills.
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Learning Outcomes
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Student should be familiar with:
7 The operation of modern analytical instrumentation including ion selective electrodes
7 Spectrofluorimetry, anodic stripping voltammetry, gas chromatography, high performance liquid
7 Chromatography, atomic absorption spectrometry and computerised data acquisition systems.
7 Laboratory safety and care of equipment.
7 The demands of working within groups.
7 The requirements of record keeping, report writing and oral communications.
7 Combining theory and practical approaches to problem-solving in an analytical laboratory.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
0
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Tutorials |
0
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Laboratories |
108
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
42
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Total |
150
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 10 credit module load represents approximately 150 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. The Determination of Alkaloids in Tobacco by Potentiometric and Conductimetric Non-Aqueous Titration
2. Analysis of Aspirin Tablets by Flow Injection Analysis.
3. Spectroscopic Determination of Iron.
4. Qualitative Identification of Hydrocarbons by Gas Chromatography.
5. High Performance Liquid Chromatography: The Determination of Caffeine in Beverages.
6. Quantitative Analysis Using Infra-Red Spectroscopy.
7. Atomic Absorption Spectrometry.
8. The Analysis of Quinine in Tonic Water and Aluminium in Ammonium Acetate by Spectrofluorimetry.
9. Quantitation and Oxidation Mechanism of Acetaminophen by Voltammetry.
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Assessment | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
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Indicative Reading List
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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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