Course

Instrumental Analysis (MLJ540)

The course provides an introduction to instrumental analysis with main focus on atomic absorption/emission spectroscopy, UV/IR spectroscopy, gas chromatography, liquid chromatography (HPLC), mass spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR).


Course description for study year 2016-2017. Please note that changes may occur.

See course description and exam/assesment information for this semester (2024-2025)

Semesters

Facts

Course code

MLJ540

Credits (ECTS)

10

Semester tution start

Autumn

Language of instruction

English

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Autumn

Content

The course provides an introduction to instrumental analysis with main focus on atomic absorption/emission spectroscopy, UV/IR spectroscopy, gas chromatography, liquid chromatography (HPLC), mass spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR).

Learning outcome

The student will get a theoretical knowledge of the physical principles behind the measurements and construction of modern analytical instruments. With this knowledge the student should be able to apply modern instrumentation in work an research with knowledge and competence after a short practical training.

The student will get knowledge about atomic absorption/emission spectroscopy, UV/IR/ spectroscopy, Gas chromatography, Liquid chromatography (HPLC), Mass spectroscopy and Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR).

Required prerequisite knowledge

HSE-course for master students (TN501)

Recommended prerequisites

It is assumed that the students have basic knowledge in analytical chemistry, organic chemistry and physics.

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid Exam system Withdrawal deadline Exam date
Written exam 3/4 4 Hours Letter grades No printed or written materials are allowed. Approved basic calculator allowed Inspera assessment 24.11.2016 08.12.2016
Laboratory exercises 1/4 Letter grades 09.11.2016


Both the practical part and the exam has to be passed to pass the course. practical work from previos year may be accepted. There will be a total grade composed 25% from the practical work and 75% from written exam.

Coursework requirements

Compulsory course attendance that must be completed and approved before access to the laboratory: Electronic Course in Health, Safety and Environment.

Completion of mandatory lab assignments are to be made at the times and in the groups that are assigned and published. Absence due to illness or for other reasons must be communicated as soon as possible to the laboratory personnel. One cannot expect that provisions for completion of the lab assignments at other times are made unless prior arrangements with the laboratory personnel have been agreed upon.Failure to complete the assigned labs on time or not having them approved will result in barring from taking the exam of the course.

Course teacher(s)

Coordinator laboratory exercises:

Liv Margareth Aksland

Course coordinator:

Cato Brede

Coordinator laboratory exercises:

Kjetil Bårdsen

Course teacher:

Mark van der Giezen

Method of work

6 hours lectures per week. Project work with written report.

Overlapping courses

Course Reduction (SP)
Instrumental analysis (MET240_1) , Instrumental Analysis (MLJ540_1) 10
Instrumental Analysis (MLJ540_1) , Instrumental analysis (MOT130_1) 10
Instrumental Analysis (MLJ540_1) , Instrumental analysis (TE6026_1) 6
Instrumental Analysis (MLJ540_1) , Instrumental analysis (TE6026_A) 6

Open for

The course is available for all students in "environmental technology" and "environmental Monitoring i the Northern Regions. Elective for bachelor in "Chemistry and Environment" and bachelor in "biological chemistry.  Other students may be accepted as far as there are available capacity in the lab-part of the course.

Course assessment

Usually by forms and/or discussion according to university regulations.

Literature

Skoog, Holler og Nieman: Principles of instrumental analysis, 6. Ed., Handouts.
The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1