Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

Students who have passed the module should be able to

• explain the fundamental physical principles that underlie the chemical analysis apparatus used in the project
• explain the fundamental physical principles underlying alternatives to the selected instrumental chemical analysis techniques
• explain the chemistry that underlies sample preparation to the instrumental chemical analysis techniques that are selected above
• describe standard statistical methods used in analytical chemistry

Skills

• perform stoichiometric calculations and use ordinary glassware in the laboratory
• perform analytical chemical experiments in accordance with the regulatory and achieve a reproducible result
• write down and reconcile all chemical reaction schemes that underlie the analysis regulatory
• calculate the thermodynamic affinity for reactions 
• perform relevant statistical calculations and select analytical methods for validation
• perform general uncertainty calculations on the results obtained
• explain safety rules and phrases for the analysis and the chemicals used
• write a project report following the standards of the field of study, include relevant literature, use the correct terminology and communicate the problem and results in writing, graphically and orally in a coherent way
• justify the choice of methods, models and other tools used in the project and asses the problem of the project and results in relevant professional contexts

Competences

• select the best possible analytical equipment for chemical analysis of a given product or process, taking economic and temporal factors into account
• handle the planning, implementation and management of a project and handle complex and development-oriented tasks during the project work and contribute to the project group's work and results
• identify own learning needs for continued development and education in the field of study

Type of instruction

• Project work

Extent and expected workload

450 hours

Exam

Exams