KJE-2003 Introduction to analytical chemistry - 10 stp

The course will cover important theory and practical techniques for qualitative and quantitative work in a chemistry laboratory with emphasis on instrumental methods and relevant statistical methods for the treatment and evaluation of experimental data. The following topics will be covered:

• Laboratory safety
• Principles and application of gas, liquid and thin-layer chromatography
• Principles and application of extraction and isolation methodology
• Quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Spectrophotometry
• Infrared spectroscopy
• Nuclear magnetic resonance
• Mass spectrometry
• Substance identification and analysis from complex mixtures
• Scientific report writing

Required: Basic knowledge in chemistry and spectroscopy - i.e KJE-1001 or equivalent.

Recommended: KJE-1003 or KJE-1006 or equivalent.

Application code 9197

The student has expanded knowledge and proficiency within relevant topics in chemistry. This means that the student

Knowledge

• has knowledge of common laboratory safety practices and the importance and practice of laboratory record keeping and report writing
• has knowledge of the importance of accurate volumetric measurements and relevant statistical analyses
• understands the principles of chromatography and its practical applications towards quantitative and qualitative analysis (GC, LC, TLC)
• understands the process of isolation, identification and quantification of single components from complex mixtures
• understands the principles and applications of common spectrometric techniques (NMR, MS, UV/Vis and IR)
• has knowledge of common classes of chemical substances and the general process of analysis and quantification of these

Skills

• can write concise reports on experimental findings.
• can assess safety issues associated with laboratory practice
• can conduct experiments independently according to written procedures
• can assess and discuss experimental results
• can analyze data from the methods described above and apply the relevant statistical treatment
• can evaluate and use relevant methods for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of specific problems in chemistry
• can use extraction methods to isolate single components from more complex mixtures

General Competence

• can apply his/her knowledge and skills developed in this course to solve a variety of practical chemical problems
• can accurately communicate chemical terms, theories and problems related to the methods covered in this course through written scientific reports
• can plan and carry out practical work task involving analytical chemistry instrumentations alone or in group
• can participate in advanced courses on the topics covered in this course