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School:
School of Applied Sciences
Credit Rating:
20
Level (including FHEQ):
M (FHEQ Level 7)
Graded or Non Graded:
Graded
Version Valid From:
2022-09-01
Module Leader:
Daniel Belton
Version Number
2022.01
Learning Methods
Tutorial and Project Supervision
Lecture
Guided Independent Study
Requirements
Pre-requisites
Recommended Prior Study
Synopsis
In this module students will be provided with an overview of contemporary spectroscopic techniques and their relevant areas of application. In mass spectrometry the student will be introduced to the range of ionisation and scanning techniques and the ways in which the coupling of chromatographic methods with mass spectrometry can … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Learning Strategy
Lectures will be used to deliver the majority of the theoretical material. Tutorials will be used to develop the practical and problem solving skills required for success. The assignment is designed to encourage students to read around the subject and develop their critical knowledge of the topic outside the confines … For more content click the Read More button below.
Outline Syllabus
Introduction and review of basic electrochemical techniques and theory. Experimental and theoretical aspects of modern electroanalysis; voltammetric techniques, hydrodynamic measurements, step and pulsed techniques and coupled methods to investigate electrode processes.
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Mass spectrometry inlet systems (including the combination with chromatography) ionisation techniques, mass separation and ion detection systems - their principles and applications, tandem mass spectrometry.
The theory of Fourier transform NMR in one- dimension and introduction to the basic theory of two-dimensional FT-NMR. Interpretation of complex 1D-nmr spectra-the use of the chemical shift and coupling constants (including non first-order interactions); Theory of 2D- spectra; interpretation of COSY, HSQC and HMBC spectra.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will
1.
be able to use relevant equations and calculations to evaluate the results or performance of an analytical method.
2.
be able to be able to appraise recent research contributions in the field via a study of the primary literature.
3.
be able to describe and explain the setup, operation, principles and applications of a range of the techniques studied and apply them to problem solving scenarios.
4.
be able to use relevant equations and calculations to evaluate the results or performance of an analytical method.
5.
be able to select appropriate methods to study a particular analyte and evaluate critically the resultant data;
6.
be able to solve analytical problems by applying spectroscopic methods, utilising relevant primary literature where appropriate.
7.
be able to assess and appraise the validity of the analytical procedure.