Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to
- explain the principles of methods and terminology used in spectrometry
- present structures and principles of spectrometric (UV-VIS, FAAS, FTIR) instruments
- explain the principles of methods used in spectrometry
- perform quantitative and qualitative analysis by various spectrometric techniques
- do the calculations ifor spectrometric analyses
- interpret the results
- 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 spectrometry
- calculation in spectrometry
- the construction and operation of spectrometric instruments
- spectrometric analyses, interpretation and reporting of spectra and results

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 spectrometry and basic working methods. The student perform spectrometic analyses 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. 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. He / she is able to plan and schedule his / her work. The student takes responsibility for the laboratory work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition. Student is capable of self-directed and well-planned working. The student has a good overview of the subject. He / she is able to evaluate the suitability of spectrometric 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

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

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

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

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam, excercises, laboratory work, reports

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures, exercises, presentation

Learning materials

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

Content scheduling

Schedule (Changes are possible)
-Introduction to spectrometry and chromatography
-Calculations
-UV-VIS
-AAS
-IR spectrometry
-Fluorometry (execise is on the Tabula)
-Demonstrations and work instructions
-Laboratory Work

International connections

Materials are in English.
Also the teachgin language (spoken) is in English if exchange students participate the course.

Further information

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