Spectrometry ( Project Work)Laajuus (12 op)

Sisältö

Type of course
Compulsory

Level of course
Professional studies

Objective of course
Students
- understand the principle of spectrometric methodology
- become familiar with the principle and structure of the most common spectrometers
- learn to use the spectrometers in the laboratory and make spectrometric determinations
- can find analysis methods in literature and apply them into practice
- can evaluate the reliability of the chosen methods and the results
- can write logical reports
- learn to interpret spectra

Course contents
- spectrometric theory
- ultraviolet and visible spectrometry
- atomic absorption, fluorescent, plasma, emission , infrared, mass, nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry, X-ray fluorescence and X-ray diffraction spectrometry
- laboratory exercises using the equipments in the laboratory and the interpretation of spectra
- writing reports

Teaching methods
Lectures, laboratory exercises, exercises in interpreting spectra, 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
Second and third year

Semester
Autumn semesters, periods 1-2

Language of instruction
English