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CHE-20011 - Module Specification
School of Chemical and Physical Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 18 April 2024

CHE-20011 - Spectroscopy and Advanced Analysis
Coordinator: Falko Drijfhout Room: LJ1.36 Tel: +44 1782 7 33043
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 5
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 734921

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

Successful completion of FHEQ level 4 modules or equivalent in Chemistry

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This module covers a wide range of modern spectroscopic and related techniques used for the chemical characterisation of forensic materials, methods of structural and elemental analysis, chromatography and mass spectrometry. It also provides experience of these techniques in the practical context.


Aims
The aim of the module is that students will use a wide range of modern spectroscopic and related analytical techniques for the chemical characterisation of mixtures of materials, primarily methods of structural and elemental analysis, chromatography and mass spectrometry. It aims to provide experience of the application of these techniques in the laboratory.

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/che-20011/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

Explain and apply the basic principles of quantitative analysis and data processing: 1,2
Explain the theory of elemental analysis and mass spectrometry: 2
Explain the basic principles and the potential of hyphenated techniques in analysis: 1,2
Analyse complex samples using a combination of spectroscopic and/or analytical techniques: 1,2
Report and present the results of an analytical investigation in a competent manner: 1
Critically evaluate journal articles in relation to the analysis of data obtained in analytical investigation: 1
Predict and/or explain NMR and mass spectral data: 1,2
Discuss the potential of spectroscopic and/or other analytical techniques for the analysis of complex samples: 1,2

Study hours

Active Learning Hours:
Taught content (13h), laboratory work (23h), workshops (12h)
Independent Study Hours:
Independent learning (102h)

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Group Report weighted 40%
Laboratory and Data Analysis Assessment
A group report equivalent to ~2000 words based on data obtained in the laboratory. Student marks will be moderated for each group based on peer assessment.

2: Problem Sheets weighted 60%
problem sheets
A number of problem sheets employing a range of question styles and answer formats, equivalent to 1000 words

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 18 April 2024