Entry requirements

60 credits Chemistry including 10 credits Analytical Chemistry, or equivalent.

Learning outcomes

The student should after passed course be able to:

• account for relevant scientific literature within analytical chemistry
• plan and perform o complete analytical procedure with proper choice of method to solve analytical problems.
• present received results orally and written in Swedish and English
• use methods and means for control of the quality of chemical analyses
• carry out laboratory work with relevant documentation and risk and security assessment

Content

Overview of the scientific literature in analytical chemistry. Methodology and practical application of complete analytical procedures including: sampling, dissolution method, extraction, separation methods, final determination and evaluation of results.

Instruction

The teaching be announced in the form of lectures, demonstrations, project-oriented laboratory work, seminars and possible study visit. Course introduction, laboratory work, projects, seminars and study visits are compulsory.

Assessment

Written examination is organised during the course and/or at the end of the course. Examination correspond 6 credits and laboratory sessions that are part of the course and projects are marked to 9 credits. The final grade is received as weighing of the results of the written examination, laboratory work and project.