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School of Life Sciences

Instrumental Analysis (F1015)

Instrumental Analysis

Module F1015

Module details for 2022/23.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 6

Module Outline

This module will give an overview of a variety of different techniques of instrumental analysis used by chemists. The student will gain valuable insight into analytical techniques used in industry as well as the necessary practical skills to be able to perform accurate chemical analyses. A successful student will also be able to differentiate between the techniques and be able to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the various techniques in a range of different circumstances.

Module learning outcomes

A systematic understanding of a variety of analytical techniques, including spectroscopy, chromatography and mass spectrometry

Compare various analytical methods and assess the advantages and disadvantages of each

Implement suitable methods of sampling and analysis

An ability to deploy accurately established statistical techniques to analyse analytical data

TypeTimingWeighting
Coursework100.00%
Coursework components. Weighted as shown below.
ReportT1 Week 7 30.00%
ReportA1 Week 1 50.00%
PresentationT1 Week 11 (10 minutes)20.00%
Timing

Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.

Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Autumn SemesterPractical4 hours00000330000
Autumn SemesterLecture1 hour22222200000
Autumn SemesterLaboratory4 hours12222003330
Autumn SemesterClass4 hours00000000002

How to read the week pattern

The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.

Ms Kristy Flowers

Convenor
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Dr Qiao Chen

Assess convenor
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Dr James Stubbing

Assess convenor, Convenor
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Mrs Ashleigh Cave

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