27604 - Analytical Chemistry

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student has the basic knowledge of chemical equilibria in solution, their application to chemical and electrochemical analysis, chromatographic and spectrometric instrumental techniques used in the analysis of environmental pollutants.

Course contents

• The analytical process: sampling, pre-analytical treatment of the environmental sample, data analysis and processing
• Volumetric analysis: acid-base, precipitation, complexometric and oxido-reduction titrations.
• Instrumental analysis: calibration techniques, validation of an analytical method, quality control in the analytical laboratory
• Spectroscopic techniques for the determination of metals: AAS, ICP-OES, ICP-MS
• Gas and liquid chromatography
• FTIR and spectroscopic techniques
• Mass spectrometry

Readings/Bibliography

Daniel C. Harris: "Chimica analitica quantitativa" - 3rd edition by Zanichelli (2017)

Holler, Skoog, Crouch: "Principle of Instrumental Analysis" 7th edition by Brooks/Cole Pub Co (2017)

Teaching methods

Room lessons assisted by projected material available to students on electronic media from the web.

Assessment methods

The assessment of learning takes place through the final exam, which ascertains the acquisition of the expected knowledge and skills through an oral interview on the entire program.

The evaluation criteria is based on the demonstration by the student of knowing how to use and apply the knowledge, information and cultural tools provided by the course. The threshold of sufficiency of learning is represented in particular by the demonstration of critical understanding and the ability to discuss the topics of the course.

To take the exam, registration is required through Almaesami, in compliance with the deadlines provided for. You are encouraged to unsubscribe if not interested in taking the exam. The cancellation must be done before closing the list.

Final grade:

Preparation on a limited number of topics covered in the course that emerges only with the lecturer's assistance, generally correct language expression → 18-24;
Preparation on a large number of t opics covered in the course, ability to make independent choices of critical analysis, mastery of specific terminology → 25-29;Substantially exhaustive preparation on the topics covered in the course, ability to make independent choices of critical analysis and connection, full mastery of specific terminology and ability for argumentation and self-reflection → 30-30L.

Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.

Teaching tools

Videoprojector, PC.

 

Office hours

See the website of Martina Zangheri

See the website of Alessandro Girolamo Rombolà