Chromatography, Part 1Laajuus (5 cr)

Content

Type of course
Compulsory

Level of course
Professional studies

Objective of course
Students
- understand the principles of chromatographic separation methods
- are familiar with the function and structure of the most common chromatographic equipments
- learn to use the chromatographic equipments in the laboratory and make chromatographic determinations
- can write logical reports

Course contents
- principle of chromatography
- classification of different chromatographic methods
- chromatographic terminology and abbreviations
- paper, thin layer, ion exchange and adsorption chromatography and interpretation of the results
- writing reports

Teaching methods
Lectures, laboratory exercises, exercises in interpreting chromatograms, presentations

Assessment methods
Examinations, laboratory exercises, reports on laboratory exercises and presentations

Prerequisites
Physics, Analytical chemistry, Inorganic chemistry, Organic chemistry

Required/Recommended reading
Lecture materials
Jaarinen, S., Niiranen, J, Laboratorion analyysitekniikka, 5. painos, Edita
Skoog, D.A., Holler, F.J., Nieman, T.A., Principles of Instrumental Analysis, 5th ed., Thomson Learning

Name of lecturer(s)
Ms Outi Heiniö

Year of study
Second and year

Semester
Autumn and spring semesters, periods 1-3

Language of instruction
Finnish