CH2AN3NU-Analytical Chemistry

Module Provider: Chemistry
Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
Level:5
Semesters in which taught: Semester 1 module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites: Available only to students on the BSc Applied Chemistry programme
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2022/3

Module Convenor: Dr John McKendrick
Email: j.e.mckendrick@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

The aim of this module is to introduce students to a wide range of analytical techniques.

Module Lead:  Yan Gao (gaoyan@nuist.edu.cn)

Aims:

The aim of this module is to introduce students to a wide range of analytical techniques.

Assessable learning outcomes:

Students should be able to: • Describe and discuss the subject matter of the module, and explain the concepts raised within it. • Critically examine questions raised in workshops, and analyse numerical and other problems.

Additional outcomes:

The students should improve their team-working skills through workshops, numeracy through problem solving, and oral and presentation skills through tutorials. In addition students should begin to develop the skills necessary for future employment.

Outline content:

(1 lectures) Introduction to Analytical Methods.  by Yan Guo

Choice of analytical methods, methods of sampling; qualitative and quantitative analysis; precision and accuracy, standard deviation. 

(5 lectures and a 2-hour workshop) UV, IR and AAS Spectroscopy.   by Elseddik Abdel

Design of the UV-visible spectrometer; quantitative analysis using UV-visible spectroscopy; the Beer-Lambert law. Use of infrared spectroscopy for functional group analysis in organic and inorganic chemistry. Introduction to concepts of symmetry using CO2 and SO2 as examples. Introduction to use of isotopic substitution in infrared spectroscopy. 

(8 lectures and a 2-hour workshop). Chromatographic Techniques and Mass Spectrometry. by Yan Guo

Principles and applications of gas and liquid chromatography and high performance liquid chromatography. Introduction to mass spectrometry. Hard and soft ionisation techniques, ICP MS, molecular masses , mass analysers, detectors, fragmentation and basic MS data interpretation.

(4 lectures and a 2-hour workshop) Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy.  by Elseddik Abdel

 Theory and practice of NMR. Spectrometer design for a CW-NMR instrument. Origins and interpretation of chemical shift and peak splitting in 1H NMR spectra (including second order effects and the magnitude of coupling constants). Chemical shift in 13C NMR. Interpretation of 1H NMR spectra from m olecules of known and unknown structure. Introduction to 2-dimensional methods. Introduction to 19F NMR. 

The staffing of modules is correct at the time of writing/publication.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

The module is mainly carried out by lectures. Workshop, quizzes and practice will be provided to help students put the theory into practice. Each lecture is a 100 mins session.

Contact hours:

	Semester 1	Semester 2
Lectures	48
Practicals classes and workshops	2
Supervised time in studio/workshop	6
Work-based learning	4
Guided independent study:	40
Total hours by term	100	0
Total hours for module	100

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Written exam	80
Class test administered by School	20

Summative assessment- Examinations:

1 x 2 hour examination at the end of the module.

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

1x mid-term test

Formative assessment methods:

Students attend workshops on the material covered in this module, covering problems of the type encountered in examinations. Attendance is compulsory. 

Penalties for late submission:

The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

• where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Assessment requirements for a pass:

A mark of 40% overall

Reassessment arrangements:

Reassessment arrangements are in accordance with University policy.

Reassessment of the written examination is held during the University-administered re-examination period in August. Failed coursework may be re-assessed by an alternative assignment before or during the August re-examination period."

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

1) Required text books:  None

2) Specialist equipment or materials:  None

3) Specialist clothing, footwear or headgear:  None

4) Printing and binding:  None

5) Computers and devices with a particular specification:  None

6) Travel, accommodation and subsistence:  None

Last updated: 8 November 2022