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FSC-20005 - Module Specification
School of Chemical and Physical Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2021/22 Last Updated: 16 February 2022

FSC-20005 - Spectroscopy and Advanced Analysis
Coordinator: Falko P Drijfhout Room: LJ1.36 Tel: +44 1782 7 33043
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Level: Level 5
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 734921

Programme/Approved Electives for 2021/22

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2021/22

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, XRF, 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 techniques for the chemical characterisation of (forensic) materials, methods of structural and elemental analysis, chromatography and mass spectrometry. It aims to provide the experience of these techniques in the practical context.

Intended Learning Outcomes

explain and apply the basic principles of quantitative analysis and data processing: 1
explain the theory of elemental analysis and mass spectrometry: 1
explain the basic principles and the potential of hyphenated techniques in analysis: 1
analyse complex samples using a combination of spectroscopic techniques: 2
report and present the results of a forensic analytical investigation in a competent manner: 2
critically evaluate journal articles in relation to the analysis of data obtained in a forensic investigation: 1,2
demonstrate an understanding of the context and application of quality assurance in the laboratory: 1,2
discuss the potential of spectroscopic techniques for the analysis of complex samples particularly for forensic applications: 1,2

Study hours

Content delivery (15h), laboratory work, including data analysis (34h), workshops (12h), directed study (30h), independent learning (59h)

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Class Test weighted 40%
EXERCISE - SOLVE DATA ANALYSIS PROBLEMS
Problem-based open book exam assessment (under exam conditions) consisting of long questions based on the content delivered in the lecture and laboratory sessions.

2: Portfolio weighted 60%
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT - EXPERIMENTAL TASKS
A portfolio equivalent to 3000-3500 words incorporating a number of assessments, such as laboratory reports, data analysis and collaborative team working.

Please note that for the 2021/22 Academic Year all programmes will be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there will 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: 16 February 2022