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Analytical Chemistry, Advanced Course II, 15 credits

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The course syllabus was confirmed by the Faculty board for graduate studies 23 June 2021. The course is in the third cycle and amounts to 15 credits.
The course syllabus is formally approved in Swedish. This is a translation.

Learning outcomes

The aim of the course is to provide in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge in sampling, sample preparation, quality assurance, chromatography, mass spectrometry, detection techniques and classical analytical chemistry techniques. The course further aims to develop the doctoral student's ability to independently read, compile and orally present theory in a specific area.

On completion of the course, participants shall be able to:

Knowledge and understanding

• Describe in depth theoretical principles for the techniques and methods that the
course covers
• Describe historical milestones in analytical chemistry with respect to classical wet
chemical techniques and methods

Skills and abilities

• Perform literature search, compile and present a knowledge review in a specific
analytical chemistry field
• Perform a validation of a chemical analysis method in the laboratory

Judgement and approach

• Critically discuss different techniques and methods with respect to terms that describe performance and their impact on the quality of the analysis results
• Compare techniques and methods with respect to sample and analyte properties and their usefulness in different applications

Course content

The course is divided into six different parts: i) Classical analytical chemistry (corresp. to 2 hp); ii) Quality assurance (corresp. to 2 hp); iii) Sampling and sample preparation (corresp. to 3 hp); iv) Chromatography (corresp. to 3 hp); v) Mass spectrometry (corresp. to 3 hp); and vi) Detection techniques (corresp. to 2 hp). Each part contains compulsory literature and instructions on specific learning outcomes. In addition to compulsory literature, participants are expected to search for and read literature on their own where the compulsory is not sufficient.

Teaching

Inspirational lectures with the course teachers and invited lecturers. Doctoral student-led seminars. Self-study. Assignments.

Assessment

Each of the six parts of the course will be assessed by either oral examination, practical test in the lab, or a written assignment.

Grading scale

Possible grades are Pass and Fail. To pass the course, the student must pass the assessments for all course components.

Language of instruction

The course is given in English. Examination in either Swedish or English.

Entry requirements

The theoretical part comprising 7.5 credits of the course KEMM76 Advanced Analytical Chemistry 15 credits or KASN45 Advanced Analytical Chemistry 7.5 credits, or equivalent. It is also a prerequisite to be admitted to postgraduate studies in analytical chemistry, or equivalent.

Course responsible teacher and unit/division

Margareta Sandahl
Email: margareta.sandahl@chem.lu.se

Charlotta Turner
Email: charlotta.turner@chem.lu.se

Peter Spégel
Email: peter.spegel@chem.lu.se

Centre for Analysis and Synthesis (CAS), KILU

Do you have questions? Please contact viveka.alfredsson@chem.lu.se