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Module Title	Analytical Spectroscopy
Module Code	CS303
School	School of Chemical Sciences
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NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	36	Lecture course
Independent Study	89	No Description
Total Workload: 125

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Principles of molecular and atomic spectroscopy as applied to analytical science

Analytical 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

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	0%	Examination Weight	100%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

D.C. Harris,: 1999, Quantitative Chemical Analysis, 5th Edition,,
Rouessac & Rouessac: 2000, Modern Instrumentation Methods and Techniques,, Wiley 2000.,
L. Ebdon: 1998, An Introduction to Analytical Atomic Spectrometry, Wiley,
H.H. Willard, L.L. Merritt, J.A. Dean, F.A. Settle,: 1988, Instrumental Methods of Analysis., 7th Edition,, Wadsworth 1988.,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

AS	BSc in Analytical Science
BSSA	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
BSSAO	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
CG	BSc in Chemistry with German
CHPD	PhD
ECSA	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
ECSAO	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
ESH	BSc Environmental Science & Health
HMSA	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
SE	BSc Science Education
SHSA	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)

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