ECTS credits ECTS credits: 6
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Student's work ECTS: 99 Hours of tutorials: 3 Expository Class: 24 Interactive Classroom: 24 Total: 150
Use languages Spanish, Galician, English
Type: Ordinary Degree Subject RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Departments: Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Bromatology
Areas: Analytical Chemistry
Center Higher Technical Engineering School
Call: First Semester
Teaching: With teaching
Enrolment: Enrollable
Upon completion of this course, students will:
- acquire knowledge of the principles of classic and instrumental quantitative analysis methods, focusing on those aspects that may have more interest and applications to Chemical Engineering.
- solve real problems in Analytical Chemistry, interpret the results obtained and take decisions based on the quality of the experimental results.
- increase their capacity for analysis and synthesis, information management, and for using the methodology learned in process control.
PROGRAM OF LECTURES:
UNIT 1. The Analytical Process
Introduction to Analytical Techniques. Objectives and methodology of Analytical Chemistry. Method validation requirements.
UNIT 2. Sampling and Sample Preparation
Sampling. Classification of samples. Preservation of the samples. Sample preparation for analysis
UNIT 3. Volumetric Methods of Analysis (Titrations)
Characteristics of the methods. Titration curves. Applications: acid-base, complex formation, precipitation and redox titrations. Gravimetric methods.
UNIT 4. Introduction to Instrumental Analysis
Calibration methods. Signals and noise. Characteristics and classification of process analysers.
UNIT 5. Introduction to Spectroscopic Methods
Electromagnetic spectrum. Absorption and emission of radiation. Basic instrumentation for optical methods. Applications
UNIT 6. Spectroscopic Methods of Analysis I.
Molecular spectroscopy. Instrumentation. Applications
UNIT 7. Spectroscopic Methods of Analysis II.
Atomic spectroscopy. Instrumentation. Applications.
UNIT 8. Chromatographic Methods of Analysis I
Introduction to chromatographic methods. Gas chromatography. Basic instrumentation and applications.
UNIT 9. Chromatographic Methods of Analysis II
High Performance Liquid Chromatography. Separation mechanisms. Basic instrumentation and applications.
UNIT 10. Electroanalytical Techniques
Basics of electronalytical sensors. Classification of potentiometric sensors. Amperometric sensors. Applications
LAB SESSIONS:
All the students will conduct 5-6 of the following experiments:
Spectroscopic methods
1.- Spectrophotometric determination of Mn in steels
2.- Identification of acetylsalicylic acid using IR
3.- Determination of Cu in flour by AAS
4.- Fe determination in wines by AAS
5.- Determination of K in cement samples using AES
6.- Fluorimetric determination of quinine in soft drinks
Electroanalytical Methods:
7.- Determination of acidity constants of HAc and H3PO4 by potentiometry
8.- Conductimetric titration. Application to the analysis of wines
Titrations and gravimetries:
9.- Determination of the contents of Na2CO3 and NaHCO3 in a sample
10.- Determination of organic matter in freshwater
11.- Determination of Fe in pharmaceutical preparations by direct titration with permanganate
Chromatographic Methods:
12.-Determination of aldehydes by gas chromatography
13.-Determination of hydrocarbons by gas chromatography
14.-Determination of vitamins using HPLC
15.-Determination of caffeine in coffee and beverages using HPLC
Automatic methods of analysis
16.- Fe determination in a drug using Flow Injection analysis (FIA)
BASIC BIBLIOGRAPHY
1.- HARRIS, Daniel C., 2016. Análisis Químico Cuantitativo 3ª Edición. Barcelona: Reverté. ISBN: 978-84-291-7225-6
2. SKOOG, Douglas A., WEST Donald M., HOLLER F. James, CROUCH Stanley R., 2005. Fundamentos de Química Analítica. 8ª edición. Madrid: Thomson. ISBN: 84-9732-333-5.
COMPLEMENTARY BIBLIOGRAPHY
1.-CHRISTIAN G. D., 2009. Química Analítica 6ª Edición. Madrid: McGraw Hill. ISBN: 9789701072349
2.- HARVEY, David, 2002. Química Analítica Moderna. Madrid: McGraw-Hill. ISBN: 84-481-3635-7
3. SKOOG Douglas A., HOLLER F. James and CROUCH Stanley R., 2009. Principios de Análisis Instrumental. 6º Edición. Madrid: Mc Graw Hill. ISBN: 978-970-686-829-9
4.- RUBINSON Kenneth A. and RUBINSON Judith F., 2004. Análisis Instrumental. Madrid: Prentice Hall. Madrid. ISBN: 84-205-2988-5
5.- CÁMARA Carmen, FERNÁNDEZ Pilar, MARTÍN-ESTEBAN Antonio, PÉREZ-CONDE C Concepción y VIDAL Miquel, 2004. Toma y tratamiento de muestras. Madrid: Síntesis. ISBN: 84-7738-962-4
6.-MILLER, James C. MILLER, Jane N., 2004. Estadística y Quimiometría para Química Analítica. 4ª edición. Madrid: Prentice Hall. ISBN: 84-205-3514-1
7.- CELA Rafael, LORENZO Rosa A., CASAIS M Carmen, 2002. Técnicas de Separación en Química Analítica, Madrid: Síntesis. ISBN: 84-9756-028-0
8.- COMPAÑÓ BELTRÁN Ramón y RIOS CASTRO Ángel, 2010. Garantía de calidad en los laboratorios analíticos. Madrid: Síntesis. ISBN: 84-9756-024-8
The teachers will leave in the virtual classroom the visual aids used in the lectures, the sets of problems to be solved in the seminars, the lab manual, and the tasks to be fulfilled.
GENERAL COMPETENCES
CG.3. Basic knowledge of technology and science, useful to continue learning and adapting to new situations
CG.4. Ability to solve problems with initiative, taking decisions, with creativity and critical thinking, and to communicate knowledge, skills and abilities in chemical engineering
CG.8. Ability to apply the principles of quality
CG.10. Work effectively in a team in a multilingual and multidisciplinary environment
TRANSFERABLE COMPETENCES
CT.1 Improve the ability to synthesize and analyse information
CT.2.Improve organisational and planning skills
CT.3 Improve communication using a foreign language
CT.4. Use and development of computer applications
CT.5. Information management
CT.6. Learn to solve problems
CT.7. Take decisions
CT.12. Critical thinking and ethical responsibility
CT.13. Apply acquired knowledge to solve real problems
CT.17. Creativity
LECTURES
The theoretical foundations of each topic will be explained in the lectures, using the board and visual aids. Topics will be illustrated with examples of pedagogic value, problems related to the analytical techniques studied, and some of their applications to Chemistry Engineering. The explanations will be supplemented with basic teaching resources and new technologies: use of Learning Management System, videos, slide presentations,...
INTERACTIVE SESSIONS (SEMINARS)
The Lecturer will give the student sets of problems and case studies before the seminars. The lecturers will solve some of the problems in the board, and the students will be also encouraged to solve, present and discuss similar exercises. Some of the exercises done by the students will be collected for the assessment. The lecturer can also use slide presentations, visual aids… Seminars will be used for supervision, presentation and discussion of the academic works proposed during the term (maximum number of academic works: 2).
Attendance at these lessons is compulsory.
GROUP TUTORIALS
There will be meetings with the lecturer to discuss course work or to clear up points arising from the lectures and seminars, and to prepare lab sessions. Attendance at these lessons is compulsory (2 hours/student).
INTERACTIVE SESSIONS (LAB SESSIONS)
Laboratory work is essential in Analytical Chemistry and it will consist of a set of experiments to illustrate some of techniques and methodologies studied in this course. Students will analyse “unknown samples” using the different techniques and will also learn safety measures and how to use lab equipments.
Students will have available a lab manual with the basic principles, methodologies, calculations and proceedings for each experimental session. Students have to read carefully this manual before entering the lab, and make the calculations needed for each day. They will use Excel in the lab to treat the experimental data and obtain the desired results (usually a concentration value).
After a short explanation and a discussion with the lecturer, students will perform the experiments individually or in small groups. Each student will record his or her own data, make the calculations, answer the questions and write a report. At the end of the lab sessions, each student must submit his or her report to the lecturer who will evaluate this work.
The student must attend the lab sessions and write a report about his/her work to pass the course. The assistence to those lab sessions is mandatory.
The competences to adquire are:
LECTURES: CG.3, CT.1, CT.4, CT.5, CT.6
INTERACTIVE SESSIONS (SEMINARS): CG.3, CG.4, CG.10, CT.1, CT.2, CT.3, CT.4, CT.5, CT.6, CT.7, CT.12, CT.13, CT.17
GROUP TUTORIALS: CG.4, CG.10, CT.3, CT.6, CT.7, CT.12, CT.13, CT.17
INTERACTIVE SESSIONS (LAB SESSIONS): CG.3, CG.4, CG.8, CG.10, CT.1, CT.2, CT.3, CT.4, CT.5, CT.6, CT.7, CT.12, CT.13, CT.17
The grade obtained by the student in this course will be based on the performance of the student in all the activities proposed during the The grade obtained by the student in this course will be based on the performance of the student in all the activities proposed during the term (lectures, exercises and academic works during the seminars, tutorials and lab sessions).
THE ATTENDANCE TO THE LAB LESSONS (or virtual lab sessions correspondant to Stage 3) AND PRESENTATION OF CORRESPONDANT REPORT IS COMPULSORY TO PASS THE COURSE
The following activities will be evaluated
1) Execution and presentation of academic works CG3,CG4,CG10,CT1,CT2,CT3,CT4,CT5,CT7, CT12, CT13, CT17)
2) Exercises collected during the seminars(CG4,CT1,CT5,CT6, CT13, CT17)
3) Activities during the group tutorials (CG3,CG4,CT1,CT2,CT5,CT6, CT13)
4) Execution of the experiments in the lab sessions (Stage 1 and 2) or activities proposed in an non face to face situation (Stage 3) (CG3,CG4,CG8,CG10,CT2,CT3,CT4,CT5,CT6, CT7, CT12, CT13)
5) Quality of the lab project (CG3,CG4,CG8,CG10, CT1,CT2,CT3, CT4, CT5, CT6, CT7, CT12, CT13, CT17)
6) Final exam (theory and exercises)(CG3,CG4,CT1,CT2,CT3,CT5,CT6, CT7, CT12, CT13, CT17)
7) Lab exam (CG3,CG4,CG8,CG10,CT2,CT3,CT4,CT5,CT6, CT7, CT12, CT13)
The evaluation will consist of:
- Final examination: 40% of the final mark
There will be a comprehensive final examination at the end of the term. This exam will be composed of theoretical and practical questions and exercises. If the student fails, she or he will have a second chance in July, and the student will also repeat the part of the exam corresponding to the lab. The grade obtained during the continuous assessment will be also used to calculate the final mark.
- Laboratory grading: 24 % of the final mark.
The attendance to the lab lessons (15 hours) and the submission of the lab report are compulsory to pass the course. The evaluation will be performed by observing the competences acquired in the lab and the quality of the experimental work, the laboratory report and an examination related to the topics treated (quality of the experimental work+ lab report: 14% of the final mark; exam: 10% of the final mark).
- continuous assessment: 36% of the final mark. Attendance to the lectures and participation in the seminars, discussions, and tutorials will be evaluated. Assignments (exercises, supervised works) will also be evaluated.
ACTIVITIES ASSESSMENT
Rating System %
Activity 1 6
Activity 2 20
Activity 3 10
Activity 4 5
Activity 5 9
Activity 6 40
Activity 7 10
Activity 1: Preparation and presentation of team works
Activity 2: Resolution of exescises and problems
Activity 3: Participation in lectures and tutorial classes
Activity 4: Work in the laboratory (or proposed activities in Stage 3)
Activity 5: Report of lab lessons
Activity 6: Exam of theoretical knowledge and problems resolution
Activity 7: Exam of lab knowledge adquired in lab sessions
In cases of fraudulent performance of exercises or tests, the provisions of the: “Normativa de avaliación do rendemento académico dos estudantes e de revisión de cualificacións” Artículo 16 (https://www.usc.gal/etse/files/u1/NormativaAvaliacionRendimentoAcademic…).
PRESENTIAL LEARNING............... HOURS.........STUDENT SELF STUDY ............ HOURS.......ECTS
Lectures.......................................28...........Self study or work in groups.........42............2,8
Interactive classes (seminars)........6............Solving exercises and case ............9.............0,6
................................................................discussion
Interactive classes.......................15............Preparation of the work .................8.............0,9
(Laboratory Practice) + Report......................in the laboratory
.................................................................and report
Group tutorials..............................2...........Consolidation of knowledge,............8..............0,4
...............................................................presentations and discussion
Individual tutorials........................2...........Guidance and solving doubts............3.............0,2
Exam and revision.........................5...........Doing the exam and revision..........22.............1,1
Total hours...................................58...........Total hours.................................92...............6
- The student should attend class and participate in the lectures, interactive lessons (seminars and lab lessons) and tutorials.
- It is highly recommended to have passed previously “Química Fundamental”
- The student should study and try to do the exercises and questions of the set of problems proposed by the lecturer, before the seminars.
- The students should participate actively in the seminars and submit the exercises or works proposed by the lecturer as assignments.
- The student should prepare the lab sessions before going to the laboratory. The student should understand the theoretical principles of each experiment, the objectives and the development of the experiment. Any doubts that could arise should be discussed with the lecturer.
- Read the recommended bibliography
- Attend to tutorials. Individual tutorials are highly recommended for those students who want to clear up any point concerning the subject.
- Language: Spanish-Galician.
- Before begining the lab lessosns the student have to know ETSE regulation about safety in experimental labs, available in safety section (web of Escola Técnica Superior de Enxeñería, ETSE) to access:
1.- Go to your intranet.
2.- Select Documentación/Seguridade/Formación.
3.- Select "Protocolo de formación básica en materia de seguridade para espazos experimentais".
María Raquel Domínguez González
Coordinador/a- Department
- Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Bromatology
- Area
- Analytical Chemistry
- Phone
- 881814281
- mraquel.dominguez [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
Mª Del Carmen Casais Laiño
- Department
- Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Bromatology
- Area
- Analytical Chemistry
- Phone
- 881814265
- carmela.casais [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
Iván Lozano González
- Department
- Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Bromatology
- Area
- Analytical Chemistry
- ivanlozano.gonzalez [at] usc.es
- Category
- USC Pre-doctoral Contract
Sandra Méndez Martínez
- Department
- Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Bromatology
- Area
- Analytical Chemistry
- sandramendez.martinez [at] usc.es
- Category
- USC Pre-doctoral Contract
Carlos Pernas Fraguela
- Department
- Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Bromatology
- Area
- Analytical Chemistry
- carlos.pernas.fraguela [at] usc.es
- Category
- Xunta Pre-doctoral Contract
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