There are no prerequisites set, but it is recommended:
1.-Have completed the subjects of "Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry" and "Volumetric and Gravimetric Analysis" of the first semester of the 2nd year of the Degree in Chemistry.
2.- Know fundamental aspects of Statistics and the foundation of the linear least squares regression methodology.
The Instrumental Analysis course is part of the INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS subject, of 18 ECTS credits, compulsory in the Degree in Chemistry. It is taught in the second semester of the second year, while the others
two subjects belonging to this subject, Instrumental Analysis II and Instrumental Separation Methods, are impacted in the 1st and 2nd semester of the third year of the Degree, respectively.
The student has already taken the subjects of Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry and, Volumetric and Gravimetric Analysis, also in the second year, in which the foundations of Analytical Chemistry and Analytical Process are laid, providing
the basic competences and knowledge necessary to face this subject with guarantees of success.
In the second year, subjects in Physical Chemistry are also studied, reinforcing, among others, the concepts of spectroscopy and quantum chemistry, which are so necessary in instrumental analysis.
In the study plan, this subject, together with the other two of the same subject, Instrumental Analysis II and Instrumental Separation Methods, find their continuity with the fourth year Advanced Analytical Chemistry elective.
In this subject the foundation, instrumentation and applications of the main spectroscopic and non-spectroscopic optical methods are studied. It is the first contact that the student has with the instrumental analysis techniques,
pursuing the student to study the different analytical methodologies, with their own and common characteristics. It is intended that the student develop the necessary skills to be able to solve character problems
analytical, that graduates may consider in their professional career.
| Course competences | |
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| Code | Description |
| CB02 | Apply their knowledge to their job or vocation in a professional manner and show that they have the competences to construct and justify arguments and solve problems within their subject area. |
| CB03 | Be able to gather and process relevant information (usually within their subject area) to give opinions, including reflections on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues. |
| CB04 | Transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions for both specialist and non-specialist audiences. |
| CB05 | Have developed the necessary learning abilities to carry on studying autonomously |
| E05 | Know the chemical elements and their compounds, their forms of obtaining, structure, properties and reactivity, as well as the main techniques for their analysis |
| E06 | Know the structural properties of chemical compounds, including stereochemistry, as well as the main structural research techniques |
| E14 | Know and know how to apply the metrology of chemical processes, including quality management |
| E15 | Know how to handle the standard chemical instrumentation and be able to elaborate and manage standardized procedures of work in the laboratory and chemical industry |
| E16 | Plan, design and develop projects and experiments |
| E17 | Develop the ability to relate to each other the different specialties of Chemistry, as well as this one with other disciplines (interdisciplinary character) |
| G02 | Be able to gather and interpret data, information and relevant results, obtain conclusions and issue reasoned reports on scientific, technological or other problems that require the use of chemical tools |
| G03 | Know how to apply the theoretical-practical knowledge acquired in the different professional contexts of Chemistry |
| G04 | Know how to communicate, orally and in writing, the knowledge, procedures and results of chemistry, both specialized and non-specialized |
| G05 | Acquire and adapt new knowledge and techniques of any scientific-technical discipline with incidence in the chemical field |
| T04 | Ethical commitment and professional ethics |
| T05 | Organization and planning capacity |
| T06 | Ability to approach decision making |
| T09 | Motivation for quality, job security and awareness of environmental issues, with knowledge of internationally recognized systems for the correct management of these aspects |
| T10 | Ability to use specific software for chemistry at user level |
| T11 | Ability to obtain bibliographic information, including Internet resources |
| Course learning outcomes | |
|---|---|
| Description | |
| Know the essential components of the current analytical instrumentation and its function within the configuration of the instrument | |
| Know the basics of the main instrumental analytical techniques and their most relevant applications currently in laboratories | |
| Train the student to tackle an analytical problem, search and select the most relevant bibliography, synthesize it by extracting its most important parts, and expose and explain it in public | |
| Train the student to be sensitive to the ethical exercise of the profession, becoming aware of the social responsibility of their reports and their impact on decision making | |
| Acquire skills for practical laboratory work, being able to develop experimentally analytical processes that include the planning of sampling, its treatment and analysis using different instrumental methods, emphasizing its use to solve real analytical problems | |
| Acquire skills for planning, writing and validating work protocols in the laboratory | |
| Acquire critical judgment in the selection of the most appropriate analytical methodology according to the usual standards | |
| Understand the advantages, disadvantages, limitations and applications of the main instrumental methods of analysis | |
| Additional outcomes | |
| Description | |
| Understand the processes of interaction of electromagnetic radiation with matter, classify optical methods and describe the differencies between molecular and atomic spectrometry. | |
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Unit 1: Introduction to instrumental methods.
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Unit 2: Introduction to spectroscopic and non-spectroscopic optical methods.
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Unit 3: Components of the spectroscopic instruments.
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Unit 4: Ultraviolet-visible molecular absortion spectroscopy.
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Unit 5: Molecular luminiscence spectroscopy.
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Unit 6: Atomic spectroscopy.
Unit 1. Introduction to instrumental methods. Overview. Classification. Selection of the analysis method. Calibration. Quality parameters. Instrumental signal and noise.
Unit 2. Introduction to spectroscopic and non-spectroscopic optical methods. Properties of electromagnetic radiation. Photoelectric effect. Radiation absorption and emission processes. Classification of optical methods spectroscopic and non-spectroscopic.
Unit 3. Components of the spectroscopic instruments. Basic elements of the instrumentation used. Sources. Wavelength selectors. Containers for samples. Detectors.
Unit 4. Ultraviolet-visible molecular absorption spectroscopy. Introduction. Terms used in molecular absorption. Absorbent species in the UV-Visible region. Lambert-Beer law. Instrumentation. Applications to analysis qualitative, quantitative and mixtures. Photometric and spectrophotometric evaluations.qualitative, quantitative and mixtures.
Unit 5. Molecular luminescence spectroscopy. Introduction. Basic concepts. Absorption, excitation and emission. Excitation and emission spectra. Fluorescence. Variables that affect fluorescence. Applications. Phosphorescence and Chemiluminescence.
Unit 6. Atomic spectroscopy. Fundamentals. Atomization methods. Atomic absorption techniques. Atomic emission techniques. Instrumentation.
| Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | Description | |
| Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] | Lectures | E05 E06 E14 E17 G02 G03 G04 G05 T11 | 1.08 | 27 | N | N | The fundamental aspects of the syllabus will be exposed, interacting with the students through questions that favor the monitoring of the contents covered. | |
| Class Attendance (practical) [ON-SITE] | Practical or hands-on activities | E05 E06 E14 E15 E16 G02 G03 G04 G05 T05 T09 T10 | 0.64 | 16 | Y | Y | Requisito imprescindible para aprobar la asignatura | |
| Workshops or seminars [ON-SITE] | Problem solving and exercises | E05 E06 E14 E15 E16 E17 G02 G03 G04 G05 T04 T05 T06 T10 T11 | 0.4 | 10 | Y | N | Seminar of problems and practical cases | |
| Group tutoring sessions [ON-SITE] | Group tutoring sessions | E05 E14 E17 G03 G04 | 0.08 | 2 | N | N | Discussion and resolution of concepts and doubts | |
| Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | E05 E06 E14 E16 E17 G02 G03 G04 G05 T04 T05 T06 T10 T11 | 1 | 25 | Y | Y | Study prior to practical sessions and preparation of reports | |
| Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | E05 E06 E14 E16 E17 G02 G03 G04 G05 T04 T05 T06 T10 T11 | 0.96 | 24 | N | N | Documentation, preparation, learning and resolution of practical cases; study and test preparation. | |
| Mid-term test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | E05 G03 G04 T04 T05 | 0.08 | 2 | Y | N | A written evaluation test on topics 1-4. This will consist of solving a test, theoretical practical questions and graphical-numerical problems. | |
| Final test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | E05 G03 G04 T04 T05 | 0.12 | 3 | Y | Y | Final evaluation written test. This will consist of solving a test, theoretical practical questions and graphical-numerical problems. | |
| Writing of reports or projects [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | CB03 CB05 E14 G03 T04 T05 T06 T11 | 1.64 | 41 | Y | N | Resolution of practical cases | |
| Total: | 6 | 150 | ||||||
| Total credits of in-class work: 2.4 | Total class time hours: 60 | |||||||
| Total credits of out of class work: 3.6 | Total hours of out of class work: 90 | |||||||
As: Assessable training activity Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).
| Evaluation System | Continuous assessment | Non-continuous evaluation * | Description |
| Laboratory sessions | 15.00% | 15.00% | |
| Assessment of active participation | 15.00% | 0.00% | |
| Mid-term tests | 35.00% | 0.00% | |
| Final test | 35.00% | 85.00% | |
| Total: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
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Continuous assessment:Class attendance is recommended, although it is not required.
A. The final written exam will be scored between 0 and 10 points and its weight in the final evaluation will be 70%. If a student has passed the mid-term test with a exam score greater than 4, only the contents not included in the mid-term test will be examinated.
B. The practices are obligatory and these will be evaluated according to: attendance and punctuality, attitude and use in the laboratory and interest, quantitative results and presentation of the memory of practices. The qualification between 0 and 10 has a weight in the final evaluation of 15%.
C. Questions in class, participation in problem seminars, etc ... Their weight in the final evaluation will be 15%. The final grade for the ordinary call will therefore be: Grade = 0.7 * A + 0.15 * B + 0.15 * C
In order to apply the assessment percentages indicated in the assessment system, it is necessary to obtain at least a 4 in the final test and in the laboratory practices. If the above requirements are not met, the final score will be suspended and the numerical value will be the one obtained in the final test or in case of passing this but not the laboratory practices, the numerical value of 4.
Finally, it is necessary to obtein a final score of 5.0 in the sum 0.7 * A + 0.15 * B + 0.15 * C to approve the subjet. -
Non-continuous evaluation:Final test (85%) and Practices (15%). In order to apply the indicated percentages, it is necessary to obtain a score higher than 4 out of 10 both in the written exam and in the laboratory practicals.
| Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
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| Hours | hours |
| Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 16 |
| Group tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Group tutoring sessions] | 2 |
| Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 25 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 24 |
| Mid-term test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 2 |
| Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 3 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 41 |
| Unit 1 (de 6): Introduction to instrumental methods. | |
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| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
| Unit 2 (de 6): Introduction to spectroscopic and non-spectroscopic optical methods. | |
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| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4 |
| Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 2 |
| Unit 3 (de 6): Components of the spectroscopic instruments. | |
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| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 5 |
| Unit 4 (de 6): Ultraviolet-visible molecular absortion spectroscopy. | |
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| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 5 |
| Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 3 |
| Unit 5 (de 6): Molecular luminiscence spectroscopy. | |
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| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 5 |
| Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 2 |
| Unit 6 (de 6): Atomic spectroscopy. | |
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| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 5 |
| Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 3 |
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