Laboratory Course in Instrumental Analysis (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to
- choose the most suitable sample processing technique for the analysis
- present the principles of operation of various laboratory analytical instruments
- perform analyses with analytical instruments
- explain and take into account the influence of analysis conditions and instruument parameters on analyses
- perform basic maintenance on the analytical instruments and test the functioning of the instruments
- interpret the results (spectra and chromatograms, etc.)
- document the laboratory work clearly to laboratory notebook and report the results in the form of a laboratory report

Content (course unit)

- sample treatment
- operation of laboratory analytical instruments
- instrument parameters
- analytical parameters and factors affecting to the analytical performance
- interferences with analyses
- maintenance of laboratory analysis instruments
- laboratory analyses with analytical intruments

Prerequisites (course unit)

-Occupational safety and laboratory technology, Introduction to chemistry, Chemistry practice 1 and 2, Chromatography, Spectrometry. Instrumental Analysis

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student performs various analyses with analytical instruments and interprets the results with guidance. The student do laboratory reports according the instructions. The student is able to work safely in the laboratory.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

In addition. The student shows that he / she understands the function of the instruments and the importance of the instrument parameters and analysis conditions. The student is able to choose the most appropriate procedure from the various options and justify his / her choice. He / she presents the analysis results with the correct accuracy and is able to interpret the results and make conclusions. The student's assignments and reports are well structured, done according the instructions and show good knowledge of the subject. The student takes responsibility for the laboratory work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition. The student has a good overview of the subject. He / she is able to evaluate the suitability of analytical methods and sources of errors. The student is able to interpret the results in a versatile and critical manner and assess their reliability and evaluate their reliability. Student is able to report the results with expertise and compare them to literature. The student is capable of working in a group in a targed-oriented manner, and is able to organise the laboratory work.

Exam schedules

Ei tenttiä

Evaluation methods and criteria

Laboratoriotyöskentely, raportit, labrapäiväkirja, itse- ja pariarviointi.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Laboratoriotyöt ja raportointi

Learning materials

Kurssin Moodle, Laiteanalytiikan teoriakurssin materiaali, muu osveltuva kirjallisuus

Student workload

Viisi laboratoriokertaa
Muut tehtävät.
-Laboratoriotöihin valmistautuminen (työohje, KTT:t, laskut, työn teoria yms)
-Laboratoriotöiden raportointi

Content scheduling

Johdantoluennon jälkeen laboratoriotyöt tehdään pareittain erikseen ilmoitetun aikataulun mukaan.