Chromatography (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Student
- knows the principles and terminology of chromatography
- can present the structures and principles of chromatographic instruments (GC, HPLC)
- is able to perform quantitative and qualitative analysis by various chromatographic techniques (TLC, column, gas, liquid)
- can do the calculations involved in chromatographic analyses
- can interpret the results
- can document the laboratory work clearly to laboratory notebook and report the results in the form of a laboratory report

Content (course unit)

- principle and terminology of chromatography
- calculations for chromatographic analysis
- structures and operating principles of the chromatographic instruments (GC and HPLC) and factors affecting analysis
- chromatographic analyses, interpretation of results and reporting

Prerequisites (course unit)

Occupational safety and laboratory technology, Introduction to chemistry, Chemistry practice 1 and 2

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

The student knows the basics of chromatography and basic working methods. The student perform chromatographic analyses and interprets the results. 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. 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. He / she is able to plan and schedule his / her work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition. Student is capable of self-directed and well-planned working in the laboratory. The student has a good overview of the subject. He / she is able to evaluate the suitability of chromatographic methods and sources of errors. The student is able to interpret their 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

Course exam
Retakes and grade improvements. The dates will be defined later.
Retake 1: (retakes and improvements)
Retake 2: (only retakes)

The student has to pass the course exam to take part to the laboratory works.

The student can improve thte grade of passed course once in connection with the course retake examination.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Exam, excercises, laboratory work, reports

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures, exercises, presentations

Learning materials

Quantitative Chemical Analysis, Harris, D.C.
Material given on lessons / in Moodle

Content scheduling

-Chromatograhy
-Plane chromatography
-Column chromatography
-Gas chromatography
-Liquid chromatography (HPLC)
-Exam

International connections

Toteutus on englanninkielinen, jos sille osallistuu vaihto-opiskelijoita.

Further information

When the course starts, information updates will be on Moodle.
The solutions for the excercises won't be in the Tabula.