Chromatography, project work (12cr)

Content

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- are familiar with the function and structure of the most common chromatographic equipment
- learn to use the chromatographic equipment in the laboratory and make chromatographic determinations
- can find methods in literature and apply the methods into practice
- learn to interpret chromatograms and evaluate the reliability of the results

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
- gas and liquid, ion and supercritical chromatography
- laboratory practices with the equipment in the laboratory and interpretation of chromatograms
- 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
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
Third year

Semester
Autumn semesters, periods 1-2

Language of instruction
English