| Unit name | Adv. Environmental Analytical Chemistry |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CHEMM0048 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Roffet-Salque |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
Core Environmental Analytical |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
Analytical Data Analysis Practical |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | School of Chemistry |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
Why: Hyphenated techniques are key to advanced environmental analysis. First, separating complex mixtures into their components requires an understanding of separation science. Second, once the mixture is separated, using chromatography, each component must be measured. The detector used, usually a variant of mass spectrometry, can then be used to determine the composition of the component and its amount.
Understanding the principles of advanced analysis techniques in analytical science is essential in environmental analysis.
How: This unit is compulsory for this MSc and provides tools and training using real instruments and real data (setting the student up for future units) that prepare students for future units in this course.
ILOs
Content
Taught sessions include, video, practical, tutorials (small groups), workshops, virtual learning tools.
This unit will be assessed by a MCQ test (pass/fail, threshold 50%)
Students will have ample opportunity to work through example MCQ tests, which will contain advanced calculations, testing of advanced knowledge and graphical interpretation.
Students can retake the test to obtain a pass. We will analyse results and work with students in areas where they may have struggled to ensure that they are well placed to carry on with the course.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. CHEMM0048).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the University Workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
