PH2S105 - Modern Techniques in Analysis and Identification 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 2

Associated Module Information

Module Code: PH2S105
Module Title: Modern Techniques in Analysis and Identification
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Chemical and Environmental Sciences
Faculty Sub Group: Chemical and Environmental Sciences
Module Leader: Andrew Graham
Module Team: Suzanna Kean, Peter Miedziak, Rehana Karim, Alexandra Maneta
First Intended Intake: SEP 2022 Final Year of Intake: 2027
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 5
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100413 - analytical chemistry
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 2
Valid From 01 Sep 2022
Valid To 31 Aug 2028

Module Aims

To understand and gain practical skills using modern analytical techniques, including sample preparation, and data interpretation.

Content Summary

The following content is delivered while setting the techniques within their modern industrial applications.

1) An introduction to the analytical process and problem definition. Review of quantification in analytical chemistry and the role of instrument calibration including the occurrence and identification of random and systematic errors by statistical analysis.

2) Sample Preparation: simple approaches employing extraction procedures. Review of intermolecular

forces, solubility, partition co-efficientsand retention mechanisms in chromatography.

3) Comparison and applications of different forms of chromatographic techniques:SPE, gas chromatography, HPLC

4) Applications of spectroscopic techniques including

UV-vis spectroscopy, Infrared and Raman spectroscopy.

5) Whole structure elucidation through application of advanced spectroscopic techniques, in particular structural characterisation by NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 24
Practical classes and workshops 12
Independent Study 50
Directed Study 102
Problem / challenge based learning 12
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 To select and apply appropriate analytical techniques and sample preparation procedures to addressindustrially relevant problems
LO2 To evaluate and interpret data to provide sector relevant sample analysis

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 A guided assessment demonstrating the application of practical skills and problem solving gained over a series of practical sessions 0 2000 50 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Report 1 Written assignment allowing demonstration of the taught theory of the module 0 2000 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1
Report 1

Reading List

N Banwell and E McCash, Fundamentals of Molecular Spectroscopy, 4th edition, McGraw Hill, 1994.

Francis Rouessac, Annick Rouessac, Chemical Analysis: Modern Instrumentation Methods and Techniques, 2nd edition, John Wiley & Sons 2007.

D. C. Harris, Quantitative Chemical Analysis, 8th Edition, 2011. 978-1-4292-1815-3

ChromAcademy – an online learning resource - www.chromacademy.com

R.J. Flanagan, Fundamentals of Analytical Toxicology, 1st Edition, 2008, Wiley - 978-0-470-31934-5