Instrumental Analysis (F1015)

15 credits, Level 6

Autumn teaching

This module gives an overview of a variety of different analytical techniques used by chemists. You will gain valuable insight into the techniques used in industry as well as the necessary practical skills to be able to perform accurate chemical analyses.

You will also be able to differentiate between the techniques and be able to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the various techniques in a range of different circumstances.

 

Teaching

10%: Lecture
83%: Practical (Laboratory, Practical)
7%: Seminar (Class)

Assessment

100%: Coursework (Presentation, Report)

Contact hours and workload

This module is approximately 150 hours of work. This breaks down into about 110 hours of contact time and about 40 hours of independent study. The University may make minor variations to the contact hours for operational reasons, including timetabling requirements.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2022/23. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum. We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.