CH5061 - Environmental Analytical Chemistry

Credit points:	03
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
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Modern developments in separation techniques. Chemometrics. Analytical applications of vibrational spectroscopy. Methods of elemental speciation in complex matrices. Environmental sampling and sample preparation. Surface sensitive techniques. Sample preparation and pre-concentration techniques. Projects may be offered in the areas of chromatography; electro- or spectro-analytical techniques, environmental analysis or marine chemistry.

Learning Outcomes

• be familiar with recent developments in separation techniques used in analytical chemistry;
• understand the capability of spectroscopy for quantitative and qualitative chemical analysis;
• understand the importance of the form of chemical constituents in determining their environmental significance and be able to explain the capability of various techniques to identify different forms of chemical species.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

Prerequisites:	CH2002 and CH2012 and CH2022 and CH2032
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	CH3093

Availabilities
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2005
Coord/Lect:	jc114477.
Contact hours:	24 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (50%).

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