CHEM322 INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS I
Course Code: | 2340322 |
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 4 (4.00 - 0.00) |
ECTS Credit: | 7.0 |
Department: | Chemistry |
Language of Instruction: | English |
Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. GÜLAY ERTAŞ |
Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, students will:
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Understand the fundamental principles and applications of spectrometric and chromatographic techniques.
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Learn the components and operation of optical instruments used in chemical analysis.
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Develop skills in atomic and molecular spectrometry, including absorption, fluorescence, and emission methods.
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Gain an understanding of chromatographic separation techniques
Course Content
(For CHEM and CHED students)
A course making students familiar with several instruments and instrumental techniques that are currently used in industry and in research laboratories. Electroanalytical, spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques.
Prerequisite: CHEM 221
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Evaluate the significance of signal-to-noise ratios in spectrometric measurements.
- Explain the fundamental principles of spectrometric methods and their analytical applications.
- Identify and describe the components of optical instruments used in chemical analysis.
- Demonstrate an understanding of atomic absorption, atomic fluorescence, and atomic emission spectrometry.
- Apply molecular luminescence spectrometry for chemical characterization.
- Understand the principles and applications of chromatographic separation techniques.
- Analyze gas chromatography principles, instrumentation, and applications.
- Interpret spectrometric and chromatographic data for qualitative and quantitative analysis.
Program Outcomes Matrix
Level of Contribution | |||||
# | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
1 | Capable of designing solutions for a problem defined with a purpose by taking experimental steps, performing experiments, using standard and modern instruments, analysing data, interpreting results. | ✔ | |||
2 | Capable of using modern methods and computational tools necessary for chemistry applications. | ✔ | |||
3 | Capable of doing both disciplinary and interdisciplinary teamwork. | ✔ | |||
4 | Capable of acting independently, taking initiatives and having analytical thinking skills. | ✔ | |||
5 | Capable of using mathematics, physics and biology knowledge to solve chemistry problems. | ✔ | |||
6 | Capable of grasping the importance of lifelong learning, following the developments in science and technology and on contemporary issues for self development | ✔ | |||
7 | Capable of working individually and making independent decisions, expressing own ideas verbally and non-verbally. | ✔ | |||
8 | Capable of having professional and ethical responsibility. | ✔ | |||
9 | Competent in a foreign language to follow latest technological developments in chemistry. | ✔ | |||
10 | Capable of following the developments in chemistry both at national and international level. | ✔ | |||
11 | Capable of doing laboratory experiments, in a green and sustainable way, without harming humans, environment and nature, and taking the necessary precautions to reduce the harmful chemicals and waste. | ✔ | |||
12 | Capable of explaining the differences between chemistry and chemical engineering education and job descriptions at various levels including students, society and the industry. | ✔ |
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution