KEMA210 Laboratory Work in Analytical Chemistry (4 cr)
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Description
Laboratory work covers fundamental analytical methods and the use of analytical instruments. The topics include:
- gravimetry
- potentiometry
- titrimetry
- spectroscopic methods (flame spectrophotometry, UV/Vis and atomic absorption spectrophotometry).
Learning outcomes
Working life skills
- After passing the course, the student can: prepare samples and volumetric solutions; use volumetric dishes; make research plans; report results both orally and in written form; the student knows differences, limitations and possible interference effects between analytical methods.
- Reporting: written reports, research plans, seminar presentations.
- Interaction skills: independent working and small group working.
- Presentation skills: group seminar presentation to all students of the course.
Description of prerequisites
Fundamental skills and safe working methods in chemical laboratory. Basic concepts in chemistry including periodic table, naming chemical compounds, concentration calculations, preparation of solutions, writing reaction equations, redox reactions, acid-base reactions, pH, fundamentals in quantum mechanical model of atoms and molecules, fundamentals in UV/Vis spectroscopy.
Compulsory prerequisites
- Prerequisite group 1
Recommended prerequisites
Study materials
Work instructions and other material will be available in the course learning environment.
Completion methods
Method 1
Teaching (4 cr)
Laboratory exercises, written report and seminar.
The exercises are done in groups. This course includes a research project, which is done in small groups. The results obtained in the research project are presented at the final seminar.