CHM2922 Spectroscopy and analytical chemistry

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Apply concepts in instrumental analysis, including accuracy and precision, sensitivity, selectivity, detection limit and dynamic range;

2. 2

   Describe the principles and applications of spectroscopic techniques such as infra-red, Raman, UV/Visible absorption and fluorescence, and mass spectrometry;

3. 3

   Demonstrate knowledge of electrochemical techniques for chemical analysis;

4. 4

   Distinguish the need for, and uses of, separation techniques such as gas and liquid chromatography;

5. 5

   Evaluate a range of instrumental methods and how different instruments operate;

6. 6

   Compare and contrast a number of case studies illustrating the many and varied uses of modern instrumentation for solving analytical problems;

7. 7

   Use database searching and retrieval for compound identification;

8. 8

   Demonstrate expertise in the manipulation of chemicals, the use of chemical analysis techniques, risk assessment and the use of modern information technologies and data analysis;

9. 9

   Work in small groups and be competent in the written and oral presentation of scientific data, including in the context of a Moot-court scenario.