Current Methods Used in Chemical Analysis

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The topics of the classes concern modern methods used in chemical analysis: high-performance liquid chromatography with particular emphasis on modern detection systems (CAD, FLD), atomic absorption spectrometry with flame and electrothermal atomization (FAAS, ETAAS), mass spectrometry with inductively coupled plasma (ICP-MS), electrochemical methods, flow injection analysis (FIA). The construction of the devices, the principle of their operation, possibilities and limitations, examples of substances being determined will be discussed. The issues discussed also concern the use of chemometrics in chemical research.

The topics also concern the separation and enrichment of analytes with particular emphasis on the so-called solvent-free methods of sample preparation and miniaturized extraction techniques.

The lectures are supplemented by laboratory exercises, during which the student has the opportunity to gain practical skills in the above-mentioned methods used in chemical analysis.

Subject carried out in full-time second-cycle studies in the field of chemistry (general academic profile). Field of exact and natural sciences, discipline of chemical sciences. .

Prerequisites: passing the subject Advanced analytical chemistry (310-CS2-1CANZ) carried out in the first year in the 1st semester.

Number of teaching hours: lectures (30h), laboratories (60h). Teaching methods: lecture, presentation, didactic discussion, laboratory exercises, group work, consultation. ECTS points: 8.

Quantitative indicators:

Total student workload related to classes: 200h,

Student workload related to classes requiring direct teacher participation: 100h, including participation in lectures (30h), participation in extra-lecture classes (60h), participation in consultations/credits/exams (10h).

Preparation for classes/tests/exams (student’s own work): 100h.

Literature available from the person conducting the course.

Knowledge:

The graduate knows and understands:

- issues in the extended scope of chemistry and deepens knowledge in the scope of the chosen specialization (KP7_WG1),

- modern measurement techniques used in chemical analysis, explains the theoretical basis of operation of measurement equipment used in chemical research (KP7_WG5).

Skills:

The graduate is able to:

- apply acquired chemical knowledge to analyze problems in chemistry and related fields such as biology, environmental protection, pharmacy, medicine (KP7_UW4),

- develop research results, apply statistical methods and computer techniques to analyze experimental data and perform critical analysis and indicate measurement errors, justify the purpose of the conducted research and its significance in the context of similar research (KP7_UW6).

Social competences:

The graduate is ready to:

- critically evaluate information disseminated in the media, especially in the field of chemistry, understands the need for systematic familiarization with professional literature (KP7_KK1).

Form of course credit:

- lecture: written exam with a grade. The condition for taking the exam is passing the laboratory exercises.

- laboratory: credit with a grade from the Instructor (entrance before performing the exercise). The final grade from the laboratory will be the average of the grades from the 12 exercises performed.

In accordance with the concept of universal design for people with special needs, it is possible to introduce flexible forms of credit in agreement between the lecturer and the student.

Assessment criteria in accordance with the principles set out in the Study Regulations of the University of Białystok adopted by Resolution No. 2527 of the Senate of the University of Białystok of June 26, 2019.