CHEMY503-19A (HAM)

Analytical Methodology

15 Points

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Megan Grainger

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Paper Description

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Welcome to CHEMY503-19A

This paper covers an advanced study of analytical methodology and method development; this will include investigating methods for sample preparation for a variety of sample matrices and instrumentation choice for various analytes.

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Paper Structure

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This paper is taught through a combination of lectures, student oral presentations, class discussions and written reports.

A detailed lecture schedule is provided on Moodle.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the requirements to successfully analyse an analyte in a given matrix.
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  • Carry out a literature search to find relevant articles on a given topic
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  • Critically assess methods used within the literature
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  • Compare methods in the literature, summarise and discuss why aspects of a method have been chosen through a written report
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  • Demonstrate competency in designing a method and validation plan by preparing a written report
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  • Demonstrate the ability to summarise ideas and orally convey these ideas through an oral presentation followed by a discussion of the literature
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Assessment

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Oral Presentation on two prescribed articles
21 Mar 2019
9:00 AM
15
  • Presentation: In Class
2. Oral presentation of instrumentation
16 May 2019
9:00 AM
20
  • Presentation: In Class
3. Report on prescribed articles summarising methodology
4 Apr 2019
4:30 PM
15
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
  • Hand-in: Faculty Information (FG Link)
4. Report on choosing an analytical method for analysing an analyte
9 May 2019
4:30 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
  • Hand-in: Faculty Information (FG Link)
✔
5. Report on an in depth assessment of a method
23 May 2019
4:30 PM
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
  • Hand-in: Faculty Information (FG Link)
✔
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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Required articles for oral presentations and written reports will be assigned at the beginning of the semester. These articles can be accessed on-line.

References to articles will be provided during lectures.

Lecture handouts will be available on Moodle.

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Online Support

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Some lecture notes will be available on Moodle.

Moodle will be used for class notices etc and it is your responsibility to regularly check the site and your appropriate e-mail account. Instructions provided on Moodle and during lectures are considered to be given to the class as a whole.

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Workload

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A 500-level 15-point paper in the science subjects involves about 150 hours of supervised study. This normally includes no more than a single 2-hour session per week, with the balance comprising readings and assignments.
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Linkages to Other Papers

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This paper can be taken in conjunction with other 500-level papers in Chemistry (or other approved subject areas) as part of an overall MSc, MEnvSci, MSc(Tech), MSc(Research) or BSc(Hons) programme.

Prerequisite(s)

Any one of the following: CHEM204, CHEMY204, CHEM211, CHEM306 or CHEM311.

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Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: CHEM527

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