Module Details

Module Code: ZANA C2102
Module Title: Analytical Inorganic Chemistry 2
Title: Analytical Inorganic Chemistry 2
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Emma Smullen
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to impart knowledge of the basic analytical principles, in areas of spectroscopic, titrimetric, electrochemical and transition metal chemistry and to provide practical training in this subject are with due regard to best practice.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the physical and chemical properties of the representative and transition elements
LO2 Exhibit a knowledge of basic inorganic chemistry.
LO3 Be proficient in the use of analytical laboratory instruments and necessary sample preparation.
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
Theory
1. Spectroscopic Methods: The electromagnetic spectrum. Introduction to AAS, FES, FTIR and UV-VIS methods, including sample preparation, concentration range, industrial applications, optimum conditions, interferences and method validation. 2. Titrimetric Methods: Principles of acid-base, complexometric, redox and precipitation titrations; importance of indicator selection and concentration, and stoichiometric calculations. 3. Ionic Solutions and Electrochemical Cells: Nernst Equation. 4. Transition Metal Chemistry: The first series of transition elements. The metal (Sc-Zn); electronic configuration, chemical properties and uses. 5. Inorganic Chemistry: Systematic chemistry of the non-transition elements i.e. physical properties, group chemical reactions.
Practical
Introductory practicals covering the relevant health and safety of the laboratory and calculations. Subsequent practicals will develop skills in the use of analytical instrumentation (AAS, FES, FTIR, UV-VIS, GC, HPLC, IC), analytical equipment (pH and ion selective electrodes and conductivity meter), and techniques ( titrimetric methods, sample preparation, method validation). Preparative inorganic chemistry and qualitative inorganic chemistry is also scheduled. The practicals covered will reinforce and amplify the materials covered in the lecture course. A major emphasis will be placed on the interfacing of new and updated instrument software and industrial techniques.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment60.00%
Practical40.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 60
Timing Ongoing Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
3 continuous assessment exam
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.
Reassessment Description
An informal resit of the CA exam can be taken at the end of semester 2 on condition that the student has passed the relevant CA practical.

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 Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00 12
Laboratory Contact Practical 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Independent Learning Non Contact Student Independent Learning 15 Weeks per Stage 5.13 77
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • E. Hywel (Associate Lecturer Evans, Associate Lecturer at The Open University),E. Hywel Evans,Mike E. Foulkes,Mike E. (Formerly Senior Lecturer in Environmental and Analytical Chemistry Foulkes, University of Plymouth). (2019), Analytical Chemistry: a Practical Approach, 9, OUP Oxford, [ISBN: 9780199651719].
  • Douglas Skoog,Donald West,F. Holler,Stanley Crouch. (2013), Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry, 9. Cengage Learning, p.1072, [ISBN: 9780495558286].
  • Gary D. Christian,Purnendu K. Dasgupta,Kevin A. Schug. (2013), Analytical Chemistry, 7. John Wiley & Sons, p.848, [ISBN: 9780470887578].
  • David Harvey. (2000), Modern Analytical Chemistry, 1. McGraw-Hill Book Company Limited, p.798, [ISBN: 9780072375473].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
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