Module Details
Module Code: |
ZSCI C3101 |
Module Title:
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Sampling and Separation Science 2
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Title:
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Sampling and Separation Science 2
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Module Level:: |
7 |
Module Coordinator: |
Paula Rankin
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Module Author:: |
Una NiGhogain
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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.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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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.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Section 1.1
Gas Chromatography: Basic principles, detectors, columns, stationary phases, temperature programming, internal standards and quantitation, derivatisation, GC-MS. .
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Section 1.2
Ion exchange chromatography. Resin choice, pH effects, ionic strength of eluents. Ion chromatography, chemical suppression, environmental analysis.
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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.
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Section 1.3
Electrophoresis: Basic principles, high and low voltage electrophoresis, paper, gel and capillary electrophoresis.
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Practical
The scheduled practicals will develop the following skills: GC and HPLC separations (quantitative and qualitative), ion exchange chromatography, ion chromatography, electrophoresis.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 10.00% |
Practical | 40.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 50.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
End of Module Formal Examination |
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Reassessment Requirement |
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.
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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 |
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Contact |
1 hr lecture |
12 Weeks per Stage |
1.00 |
12 |
Laboratory |
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Contact |
3 hr Practical |
12 Weeks per Stage |
3.00 |
36 |
Independent Learning |
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Non Contact |
Independent learning |
15 Weeks per Stage |
5.13 |
77 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Vogel. (1966), Textbook of Organic Analysis.
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Svehla G. (2008), Vogel’s Qualitative Inorganic Analysis, 7th. Prentice Hall.
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Addison Ault. (1997), Techniques and experiments for Organic Chemistry, 6th. University Science Books.
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ACOL Series. Analytical Chemistry by Open Learning, Wiley.
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This module does not have any other resources |
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