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CHE-30032 - Module Specification
School of Chemical and Physical Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2022/23 Last Updated: 19 January 2023

CHE-30032 - Advanced Chemical Analysis
Coordinator: Daniela Plana Room: LJ1.46 Tel: +44 1782 7 34998
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Level: Level 6
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 734921

Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites



Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2022/23

This module equips students with hands-on experience and an in-depth knowledge of a wide range of modern instrument-based analytical techniques and procedures and the skills to apply this knowledge to solve problems and characterise the structures of unknown chemicals and materials.

Aims
This module aims to develop an in-depth knowledge of a wide range of analytical techniques and their applications to solving problems in analytical chemistry and analytical science in general.

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/che-30032/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

Discuss the operating principles, strengths and weaknesses of a range of analytical techniques relevant to chemistry: 1
Critically evaluate selected hyphenated analytical techniques: 2
Evaluate and reflect on the use of an analytical technique (or a combination of techniques) to enhance the identification of an unknown, or to indicate the presence or absence of a compound: 1,2
Develop and critically discuss a strategy to identify an unknown compound in a complex mixture: 1
Evaluate critically the appropriateness of selected analytical techniques and procedures in relation to a given problem: 1
Analyse data and evaluate performance of a range of analytical techniques: 1,2
Acquire and interpret data from analytical techniques widely used in chemistry: 2

Study hours

Scheduled Teaching Hours:
28 hours lectures/workshops
16 hours practical and data analysis sessions
Independent Learning Hours:
61 hours independent study
45 hours coursework preparation

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Case Study weighted 40%
2000-word essay
An individually written essay in which students discuss a mode of action to solve a pre-defined chemical problem. This includes full justification of the proposed plan of action.

2: Exercise weighted 60%
Series of problem-solving exercises
A small number of problem-based exercises (equivalent to approximately 3000 words as a whole) will be set for students to answer with access to appropriate resources, including analysis of experimental data.

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: 19 January 2023