Analytical Chemistry, 7.5 credits

Aims and objectives

General aims for first cycle education

First-cycle courses and study programmes shall develop:

• the ability of students to make independent and critical assessments
• the ability of students to identify, formulate and solve problems autonomously, and
• the preparedness of students to deal with changes in working life.

In addition to knowledge and skills in their field of study, students shall develop the ability to:

• gather and interpret information at a scholarly level
• stay abreast of the development of knowledge, and
• communicate their knowledge to others, including those who lack specialist knowledge in the field.

(Higher Education Act, Chapter 1, Section 8)

Course objectives

Knowledge and comprehension
After completing the course, students shall be able to

• explain the theory of classical analytical methods (gravimetry, titrimetry) and instrumental analytical methods (spectrometry, electrochemical analysis),
• outline the basic principles separation methods (chromatography, electrophoresis),
• apply the knowledge of basic statistics to solve analytical problems in a quantitative manner, and
• discuss the significance of quality assurance in analytical chemistry methods and how to develop them.

Proficiency and ability
After completing the course, students will be able to

• plan and develop analytical procedures using classical and instrumental analytical methods alongside separation methods based on chemical knowledge and basic statistics as starting points, and
• conduct chemical analysis in a safe way and follow the principles of quality assurance.

Values and attitude
After completion of the course, the student will have the ability to

• describe the scientific characteristics and principal theoretical and experimental development of analytical procedures, and
• evaluate and criticize experimental results and theoretical interpretations.

Main content of the course

Gravimetric and titrimetric methods of analysis as electrochemistry, spectroscopic methods and chromatography as well as quality assurance and applied statistics.

Teaching methods

Teaching consists of lectures, laboratory sessions and seminars.

Students who have been admitted to and registered on a course have the right to receive tuition and/or supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course to which they were accepted (see, the university's admission regulations (in Swedish)). After that, the right to receive tuition and/or supervision expires.

Examination methods

Theory, 5 credits (Code: A001)
Written examination

Practical Laboratory Work and Seminars, 2.5 credits (Code: A002)
Participation in laboratory work and seminars (individually or in groups). Written reports.

For students with a documented disability, the university may approve applications for adapted or other forms of examinations.

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations (in Swedish).

Grades

According to the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 6, Section 18, a grade is to be awarded on the completion of a course, unless otherwise prescribed by the university. The university may prescribe which grading system shall apply. The grade is to be determined by a teacher specifically appointed by the university (an examiner).

In accordance with university regulations regarding grading systems for first and second-cycle courses (Vice-Chancellor’s decision ORU 2018/00929), one of the following grades shall be used: Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG). For courses that are included in an international Master’s programme (60 or 120 credits) or offered to the university’s incoming exchange students, the grading scale of A-F shall be used. The vice-chancellor, or a person appointed by the vice-chancellor, may decide on exceptions from this provision for a specific course, if there are special grounds.

Grades used on course are Fail (F), Sufficient (E), Satisfactory (D), Good (C), Very Good (B) or Excellent (A).

Theory
Grades used are Fail (F), Sufficient (E), Satisfactory (D), Good (C), Very Good (B) or Excellent (A).

Practical Laboratory Work and Seminars
Grades used are Fail (U) or Pass (G).

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations (in Swedish).

Comments on grades

To obtain a pass grade for the course as a whole, a minimum of grade E is required for all theoretical modules on the course as well as Pass (G) on the project work and all obligatory seminars. The final course grade is based on the result of the theoretical part.

Specific entry requirements

A minimium of 11.5 Credits in Basic Chemistry is required.

For further information, see the university's admission regulations (in Swedish).

Transfer of credits for previous studies

Students who have previously completed higher education or other activities are, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, entitled to have these credited towards the current programme, providing that the previous studies or activities meet certain criteria.

For further information, see the university's local credit transfer regulations (in Swedish).

Other provisions

This course is given partly or entirely in English.

Reading list and other teaching materials

Required Reading

Skoog, Douglas A., West, Donald M., Holler, F. James & Crouch, Stanley R. (Latest Edition)
Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry
Belmont: Brooks/Cole

Additions and Comments on the Reading List

Laboratory instructions and copied materials will be provided.