Module Details

Module Code: ZSCI C3101
Module Title: Sampling and Separation Science 2
Title: Sampling and Separation Science 2
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 fundamental principles of separation methods used in chromatographic 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 Discuss the principles and background chemistry involved in routinely used in chromatographic separation methods.
LO2 Discuss appropriate applications of the techniques studied.
LO3 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
Gas Chromatography: Basic principles, detectors, columns, stationary phases, temperature programming, internal standards and quantitation, derivatisation, GC-MS. .
Section 1.2
Ion exchange chromatography. Resin choice, pH effects, ionic strength of eluents. Ion chromatography, chemical suppression, environmental analysis.
Section 1.3
High Pressure/Performance liquid chromatography. Basic principles, columns, stationary phases, detectors, sample preparation, sample clean-up, solid phase extraction, ion pairing reagents, gradient and isocratic elution, relative response factors, quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Section 1.3
Electrophoresis: Basic principles, high and low voltage electrophoresis, paper, gel and capillary electrophoresis.
Practical
The scheduled practicals will develop the following skills: GC and HPLC separations (quantitative and qualitative), ion exchange chromatography, ion chromatography, electrophoresis.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment10.00%
Practical40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 10
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
1 hour exam
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Sem 1 End Learning Outcomes 3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Practical Laboratory book
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
2 hour exam
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

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
Laboratory Contact 3 hr Practical 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Independent Learning 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.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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