Principles of Analytical Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis
Course code
MLK6014.LT
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Course title in Estonian
Analüütilise keemia ja instrumentaalanalüüsi alused
Course title in English
Principles of Analytical Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis
ECTS credits
5.0
Assessment form
Examination
lecturer of 2025/2026 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
lecturer of 2026/2027 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
To learn principles for the chemical analysis of environmental samples. To give an overview of contemporary methods and trends of chemical analysis.
Brief description of the course
Theoretical foundations of analytical chemistry methods. Qualitative analysis of cations, anions, alloys and minerals. Volume and weight analysis. Instrumental analysis methods: photometric, electrochemical, chromatographic analysis, mass spectrometry, thermal analysis. Separation and concentration methods: extraction, distillation, coprecipitation. Chemical analysis of natural objects. Sensitivity and accuracy of chemical analysis. Statistical processing of test data.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- applies relevant and up-to-date methods to solve analytical chemistry problems, both independently and in groups;
- has the ability to correctly use important terms in analytical chemistry, is capable of discussion within the framework of lecture keywords;
- knows the most important classical and instrumental analysis methods, can describe their working principles and applications;
- can independently read and understand analytical chemistry materials, including recent scientific literature, and present their summary both orally and in writing;
- -can relate what is learned in the lecture to practical activities, performs weight and volume analysis, electrochemical, spectrometric and chromatographic measurements, sees the outputs of experiments when solving real problems;
- performs calculations of substance quantities and concentrations; is able to prepare and use calibration graphs and titration curves, solve systems of equations; assess the reliability of their results;
- can present the results in an understandable and logical manner, interpret them and draw appropriate conclusions;
- carries out practical work responsibly in accordance with safety requirements and research ethics.
- applies relevant and up-to-date methods to solve analytical chemistry problems, both independently and in groups;
- has the ability to correctly use important terms in analytical chemistry, is capable of discussion within the framework of lecture keywords;
- knows the most important classical and instrumental analysis methods, can describe their working principles and applications;
- can independently read and understand analytical chemistry materials, including recent scientific literature, and present their summary both orally and in writing;
- -can relate what is learned in the lecture to practical activities, performs weight and volume analysis, electrochemical, spectrometric and chromatographic measurements, sees the outputs of experiments when solving real problems;
- performs calculations of substance quantities and concentrations; is able to prepare and use calibration graphs and titration curves, solve systems of equations; assess the reliability of their results;
- can present the results in an understandable and logical manner, interpret them and draw appropriate conclusions;
- carries out practical work responsibly in accordance with safety requirements and research ethics.
Teacher
Kert Martma PhD
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