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 2024/2025 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
lecturer of 2025/2026 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:
- is able to use important analytical chemistry terminology, is able to discuss in the context of the keywords of the lectures;
- knows the most important methods of classical analysis and instrumental analysis;
- is able to connect the theoretical knowledge from lectures with practice, is able to perform volumetric and gravity analysis, electrochemical, spectrometrical and chromatographic experiments, is able to apply the achieved knowledge on real life problems;
- is able to carry out relevant calculations, is able to make and use calibration and titration curves and evaluate the reliability of the results;
- is able to present the results in a logical and comprehensible way and make relevant conclusions.
- can present the results in an understandable and logical manner, interpret them and draw appropriate conclusions.
- is able to use important analytical chemistry terminology, is able to discuss in the context of the keywords of the lectures;
- knows the most important methods of classical analysis and instrumental analysis;
- is able to connect the theoretical knowledge from lectures with practice, is able to perform volumetric and gravity analysis, electrochemical, spectrometrical and chromatographic experiments, is able to apply the achieved knowledge on real life problems;
- is able to carry out relevant calculations, is able to make and use calibration and titration curves and evaluate the reliability of the results;
- is able to present the results in a logical and comprehensible way and make relevant conclusions.
- can present the results in an understandable and logical manner, interpret them and draw appropriate conclusions.
Teacher
Kert Martma PhD
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