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Presentation
Presentation
The instrumental methods of analysis course aims to enable students to acquire knowledge and skills, such as qualify professionals in the area of instrumental analysis, providing them with a learning that allows become competitive in the labor market
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 5
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
2 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT2710-3570
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
Theoretical
1-Introduction to Instrumental Methods of Analysis: Concepts and Methodologies in Instrumental Analysis
2. Spectroscopic Methods
2.1. Spectrophotometry / UV / Vis Spectroscopy
2.2. Infrared Spectrophotometry / Spectroscopy
2.3. Spectrophotometry / Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
2.4. Spectrophotometry / Flame Emission Spectroscopy
2.5 Basic concepts of validation of analytical methods.
3. Separative Techniques
3.1. Gas Phase Chromatography (GC)
3.2. High efficiency liquid chromatography (HPLC)
3.3. Electrophoresis
3.4- Hyphenated Techniques
4. Electroanalytical methods
5. Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR-1-H, NMR-13C)
Practice
PL1 - Determination of iron in water
PL2-Determination of Acetylsalicylic Acid or Paracetamol in tablets
PL3- Determination of Ca by atomic absorption
PL4 - Determination of vinegar acidity
PL5-Extraction of caffeine in samples
PL6-Determination of caffeine in soft drinks by HPLC
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Objectives
Objectives
- Acquire knowledge of the principles, instrumentation and applications of the most common analytical techniques, including atomic and molecular absorption spectroscopy, electrochemical and separative methods (chromatographic and electrophoretic);
- Acquire knowledge about the main extraction and handling processes of solid, liquid and gaseous samples;
- Know how to implement, develop and validate a method of analysis;
- Acquire laboratory practice in the use of equipment and know the operating principles, rules and safety conditions of each equipment;
- Develop communication skills and work in groups;
- Develop critical thinking.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
Study visits to learn about equipment such as Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, X-rays.
Implementation of distance classes for extra student support with additional exercises for homework and better understanding of the subject.
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References
References
- D. Harris (2015). Quantitative Chemical Analysis, 8ª edição, Macmillan Learning.
- D.A. Skoog, D. West, F.J. Holler, S.R. Crounch (2017). Principles of Instrumental Analysis, 7th edition, Brooks Cole.
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
