CHEM 472          3 Credit Hours

Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis

This information is for second semester 2017/2018 academic year

Teacher responsible

Prof. V.K Nartey (L)

Office Hours: Mondays 11:00 am – 1:00pm

Wednesdays, Time: 10:00 am – 12:00noon

Availability

This course is available open to all visiting students but only as a second semester course.

Course content

The course deals with factors one needs to consider in the selection of instrumental methods for a given analytical task. It goes on to treat how data acquired from a given instrumental measurement can be evaluated. The theoretical bases for instruments used in absorption and emission spectroscopy are considered drawing the line between absorption and emission spectroscopies. Design and operation of various instrument types are captured namely, UV/VIS spectroscopy, Atomic absorption and emission; these instruments as tool for elemental analysis have also been captured. The modern multielemental analytical instrument, the ICP is covered drawing on its versatility. Separation techniques as vital tool in the analysis of samples is extensively considered as chromatography is thoroughly covered. In a follow up, the Gas chromatograph is extensively treated covering the theory, the various types available and its extensive use in instrumental analysis.

Teaching

The course will be delivered by lectures, demonstrations, and discussions. Students’ participation is very much encouraged since this contributes to the final grade of the student.

Formative coursework

There will be at least one major interim assessment (IA) and a final exam at the end of the semester. Students are also encouraged to read widely on the topics to gain further insight on the treated topics.

Indicative Reading

Dean, J.A; Merritt, L. L; Settle, F.A; Willard, H.H. Instrumental methods of analysis (2015)

Hargis L.G Analytical Chemistry - Principles and Techniques (2014)

Skoog, D.A. Instrumental Methods of analysis (2016)

Skoog, D.A; Holler, F. J; Crouch, S.R. Principles of Instrumental analysis (2016)

Skoog, D. A; West, Holler. Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry7th ed. (2015)

Assessment and Grading

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