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Instrumental Analysis (5 cr)

Code: 5O00EX23-3006

General information


Enrolment period

07.06.2024 - 30.08.2024

Timing

21.10.2024 - 13.12.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning

Unit

Laboratory Engineering

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Laboratory Engineering

Teachers

  • Piia Kanto

Person in charge

Eeva-Leena Tuominen

Groups

  • 23LATE

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 instruments
- explain basic maintenance on the instruments and test the functioning of the instruments
- explain the influence of instrument parameters and analysis conditions on the analysis
- do the calculation for instrumental analysis
- interpret the results

Content (course unit)

- sample treatment
- theory of analytical instruments in laboratory
- analytical parameters and factors affecting to the analytical performance
- interferences with analyses
- maintenance of laboratory analysis instruments

Prerequisites (course unit)

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

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

The student is able to present the principles of various laboratory analysis instruments. He / she knows the principles of analytical methods, is able to list issues affecting analysis and calculate results. He / she is able to explain the uses of different analysis techniques. The student knows sample processing techniques.

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 is able to choose the right sample processing and analysis technique. 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 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.

Assessment scale

0-5