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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2013 - 2014
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Description To develop an understanding of the principles and applications of atomic and molecular spectroscopy. This module provides the theoretical background for analtyical experiments involving UV-Visible spectroscopy, spectrofluorimetry and atomic absorption and other emission spectroscopies. This module also introduces the student to the application of atomic and molecular spectroscopy to a wide range of environments e.g. industrial, pharmaceutical, environmental. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Explain the mechanisms of and fundamental distinctions between molecular and atomic spectroscopy 2. Recognise the issues regarding sensitivity and selectivitiy of molecular and atomic spectroscopy and interpret the limitations and analytical issues associated with each method 3. Demonstrate analytical application of these atomic and molecular absorption and emission spectroscopies 4. Discriminate the analtyical problems that can be appropriately solved by these spectroscopies | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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Learning Activities Principles of molecular and atomic spectroscopy as applied to analytical scienceAnalytical validation procedures as applied to analytical spectroscopy.Precision and sensitivity of spectroscopic measurements.Quantitative analysis by UV-Visible spectroscopy.Determination of dissociation and formation constants from spectral data.Theory and application of fluorescence spectroscopy.Instrumentation used in UV-Visible and Fluorescence spectroscopy.Spectroscopic behaviour in flames.Atomic absorption spectroscopy.Atomic emission spectroscopy.Atomic fluorescence techniques.Direct current and inductively coupled plasma spectroscopy.Coupled techniques- ICP-MS. Atomic spectroscopic methods for trace analysis of metal ions."Introduction to other forms of luminescence | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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