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Module Title Analysis of Organic and Inorganic Species
Module Code CS351
School School of Chemical Sciences

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Module Co-ordinatorDr Teri DonaghyOffice NumberX109
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 10
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description

To provide students with experience in the safe operation of analytical instrumentation. To promote 'hands-on' development of analytical methods applicable to real-world problems encountered both in industry and academic 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-personal, team-work and communication skills.

Learning Outcomes

1. operate state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation and develop analytical methods for specific problems using this instrumentation. The students will gain hands-on experience on specific instrumentation for spectroscopy, voltammetry, chromatography, atomic absorption spectrophotometry, IR/NMR, scanning electron microscopy (SEM).
2. appreciate the importance of health and safety in a laboratory setting.
3. understand the protocols necessary for the care of analytical instrumentation.
4. competently write detailed scientific reports based on the analytical methods they use in the laboratory.
5. apply laboratory quality control techniques to the analytical methods that they develop.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Laboratory9Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry
Laboratory9Capillary Gas Chromatography–Flame Ionization Detection
Laboratory9High Performance Liquid Chromatography
Laboratory9IR/NMR
Laboratory9Ion Chromatography
Laboratory9Spectroscopy
Laboratory9Capillary Zone Electrophoresis of Anions
Laboratory9SEM
Laboratory9Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry
Laboratory9Cyclic Voltammetry
Laboratory9Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
Assignment Completion110Laboratory Write-Ups for all experiments
Assignment Completion2Moodle Pre-Laboratory Quiz
Assignment Completion10Quality Control Assignment
Independent Study29Prepaing for laboratory sessions
Total Workload: 250

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

Laboratory Practicals
Laboratory instrumentation including UV spectroscopy, fluorimetry, IR, NMR, Karl Fisher, AAS, GFAAS, IC, HPLC, GCFID, GCMS, CZE, SEM, CV

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
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

    Other Resources

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    Programme or List of Programmes
    ASBSc in Analytical Science
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