Module Details

Module Code: ZSCI C3100
Module Title: Sampling and Separation Science 1
Title: Sampling and Separation Science 1
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Una NiGhogain
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to impart knowledge of the importance of good sampling procedures and of the fundamental principles of separation methods used in chemical analysis and to provide practical training in this subject area with due regard to best practice and safety.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe and discuss the importance of rigorous sampling procedures
LO2 Discuss the principles and background chemistry involved in routinely used separation methods
LO3 Discuss appropriate applications of the techniques studied.
LO4 Perform the designated laboratory exercises with due regard to safety and best practice.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Section 1.1
Sampling (representative) of solids, liquids and gases
Section 2.2
Solvent extraction. Principles, KD, D, pH, ion association, chelation, continuous and multiple extractions, Ka, clean-up and concentration techniques, calculations.
Section 1.3
Distillation: Fractional, reduced pressure and azeotropic distillation. Raoult’s Law and deviations.
Section 1.4
Chromatography: Basic principles, adsorption, partition. Stationary and mobile phases. Separation on molecular level. Band broadening. Thin layer and Paper chromatography. Stationary and mobile phases, detectors.
Section 1.5
Steam Distillation: Principles and applications
Practical
The scheduled practicals will develop the following skills: solvent extraction, distillation, chromatographic analysis.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment60.00%
Practical40.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 60
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Three 1 hour exams
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Sem 1 End Learning Outcomes 4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Practical Laboratory book
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact 1 hr Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00 12
Practicals Contact 3 hr practical 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact Independent learning 15 Weeks per Stage 5.13 77
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Vogel. (1966), Textbook of Organic Analysis.
  • Svehla G. (2008), Vogel’s Qualitative Inorganic Analysis, 7th. Prentice Hall.
  • Addison Ault. (1997), Techniques and experiments for Organic Chemistry, 6th. University Science Books.
  • ACOL Series. Analytical Chemistry by Open Learning, Wiley.
  • Elsa Lundanes,Léon Reubsaet,Tyge Greibrokk. (2013), Chromatography, John Wiley & Sons, p.224, [ISBN: 9783527336203].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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