Introduce the student to:• The theoretical foundations and principles of spectral analysis.• Concepts, laws and applications related to the analysis of the visible and ultraviolet spectrum.• Concepts, laws and applications related to infrared spectrum analysis.• Concepts, laws and applications related to atomic absorption technology.• Concepts, laws and applications related to mass spectrum analysis.
Intended learning outcomes
a. Knowledge & understandingA.1 Understand the theoretical foundations and principles of spectroscopyA.2 Understand the concepts, laws and applications related to the analysis of the visible and ultraviolet light spectrumA.3 Understand concepts, laws and applications related to infrared spectrum analysis.A.4 Understand concepts, laws and applications related to atomic absorption technologyA.5 Understand concepts, laws and applications related to mass spectrum analysisB. Mental skillsB.1 Understand the terminology related to spectroscopyB.2 The ability to perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of samples using visible and ultraviolet light spectrum analysis techniquesB.3 The ability to perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of samples using infrared spectrum analysis techniquesB.4 The ability to quantitatively analyze samples using atomic absorption techniquesB.5 The ability to qualitatively analyze samples using mass spectrometry techniques.T. Practical & professional skillsC.1 Learn about the installation of different spectrum devices and how they work.C.2 Learn how to prepare a series of standard solutions required for the calibration of various spectrophotometers.C.3 Identify methods for measuring samples using different spectrum techniques.C.4 Learn how to analyze spectra and draw conclusions from themC.5 The ability to handle errors resulting from measuring samples using different spectrum techniques.w. Generic and transferable skillsD.1 The ability to discuss and work in an individual and independent manner, relying on personal skills of understanding and analysisD.2 Learn how to rationalize time during the analysisD.3 The ability to perform mathematical calculations accurately and in a short timeD.4 The ability to prepare reports for presenting and discussing resultsD.5 Absorbing the skills of automated chemical analysis
Teaching and learning methods
LecturesDutiesPeriodic tests
Methods of assessments
First written exam 25%Second written exam 25%final exam 50%
