Conducted in terms: 2022/23, 2023/24Z, 2024/25Z, 2025/26Z

Erasmus code: 13.3

ISCED code: 0531

ECTS credits: 9

Language: Polish

Organized by: Faculty of Chemistry

Instrumental analysis 0600-S1-O-AI

Lecture:
Calibration methods in instrumental analysis. Assessment of analysis quality and validation of analytes determination in different matrices. Fundamentals of electrochemical methods: potentiometry, conductometry ion-selective electrodes sensor based on the field effect transistors. Introduction to spectroscopy and single and double beam spectrophotometers, UV - Vis spectrophotometry, IR spectroscopy, NMR spectroscopy in analytical applications. Fluorescence molecular and atomic in analysis. Atomic spectroscopy, flame and Inductively coupled plasma techniques. Opcodes and their applications. Introduction to analytical separations techniques, chromatography, gas chromatography.

Practice
Preparation and use of the standard curve. Calibration curve determination based on the least-squares method and its statistical evaluation. Application of the propagation method of measurement errors to estimate the value error determined based on the standard curve: Potentiometric and conductometric titration.

Laboratory
Conductometric determination of acetylsalicylic acid in aspirin.

Potentiometric determination of bromides and iodides in aqueous solutions using ion-selective electrodes. Potentiometric determination of the concentration of hydrochloric and acetic acids side by side.

Introduction to spectroscopic methods; determination of absorption band parameters and molar absorption coefficient.

Spectrophotometric titration of Fe2+ ions with EDTA solution.

Determination of Fe2+ ions in the form of a complex with o-phenanthroline or 2,2'-dipyridyl by Vis spectrophotometry

Introduction to IR spectrophotometry measurement techniques.

Determination of sodium and potassium ions by flame photometry.

Determination of metals (Zn, Cu) by atomic absorption spectroscopy.

Basics of gas chromatography - determination of retention times of aliphatic alcohols and calibration curve, quantitative analysis of hydrocarbon mixtures.

Total student workload

Hours implemented with the participation of teachers (contact hours) (120 h): - participation in lectures - 30 - participation in exercises - 15 - participation in laboratories - 75 Individual student work (80 h): - preparation for exercises -15 - preparation for tests (exercises) -10 - preparation for laboratories - 30 - preparation for the exam -25 Total 200 h (8 ECTS) 25 h/ECTS

Learning outcomes - knowledge

Student W1: knows at an advanced level the laws in force in individual sections of instrumental methods and the terminology associated with these methods - K_W01 W2: knows and understands the theoretical basis of the discussed instrumental methods and can interpret the results of individual measurements in the form of numerical results or spectra - K_W04 W3: knows the theoretical and practical aspects of performing qualitative and quantitative analysis using spectroscopic, chromatographic or electrochemical methods and the principles of operation of the apparatus - K_W06 W4: knows the rules and principles in the field of occupational health and safety, relating both to the handling of chemical reagents and the operation of measuring devices and accessories (e.g. burners, gas cylinders); legal regulations concerning hazardous substances and their storage and labelling K_W016

Learning outcomes - skills

U1: can perform measurements with the use of measuring equipment and is able to process the results of measurements of individual instrumental methods - K_U05, U2: can perform qualitative and quantitative analyzes using analysesntal methods based on analytical procedures and prepare analysis reports - K_U06 U3: can adequately behave in the event of various types of threats, e.g. fire, disruptions in the operation of apparatus or contact with chemical reagents - K_U16

Learning outcomes - social competencies

K1: Analytical thinking: Works independently and effectively with measurement results in the form of spectra or numerical data, sees relationships between physical and chemical phenomena and correctly draws conclusions using the principles of logic - K_K01, K2: Professionalism and ethics: Knows and observes the rules and standards applicable to a chemist, including ethical standards; understands and appreciates the importance of intellectual honesty, reliable processing and presentation of data; understands care for the health and the natural environment in their own and other people's activities. K_K08

Teaching methods

Lecture: expository: Lecture using multimedia presentations and elements of discussions. Searching teaching methods: Tutorial – practical Laboratory - experiments

Expository teaching methods

- informative (conventional) lecture

Exploratory teaching methods

- experimental
- laboratory
- practical

Type of course

compulsory course

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge from general and analytical chemistry.

Course coordinators

Term 2025/26Z:

Robert Szczęsny

Term 2023/24Z:

Robert Szczęsny
Edward Szłyk

Term 2024/25Z:

Robert Szczęsny

Term 2022/23:

Robert Szczęsny
Edward Szłyk

Learning outcomes

Student knows instrumental methods of qualitative and quantitative analysis in the solid liquid and gas phase. Student has practise to prpare the samples for analysis, knows the rules of calbrations and checking the instruments. Student can preprare analytical report using statistical methods. Acquiers skills to perform analyses using different intruments and proper methods. Student has knowledge on possibilities of the instrument and can choose the proper method of analysis. Student is able to solve the analytical problems in his future work.
Wiedza obejmuje: podstawy teoretyczne, aspekt jakościowy i ilościowy instrumentalnych metod analitycznych oraz zasady działania aparatury. W ramach bloku student nabywa umiejętności przygotowania próbek analitycznych, zasad kalibracji i sprawdzania aparatury analitycznej, wykonania analiz, metod opracowania i analizy statystycznej wyników oraz przygotowania raportów analitycznych zgodnie z zasadami dobrej praktyki laboratoryjnej.
Poznanie nowoczesnych metod analizy ilościowej i jakościowej substancji w fazie stałej, ciekłej i gazowej. Przyswojenie wiedzy o sposobach i możliwościach nowoczesnych metod analitycznych dostępnych na Wydziale Chemii UMK. Uzyskanie umiejętności wyboru odpowiedniej metody analitycznej do rozwiązania problemów w przyszłej pracy zawodowej.

Assessment criteria

Assessment methods:
lecture - K_W01, K_W04, K_W06,
exercises - K_W01, K_W04, K_W06, K_W16, ....– K_U06, K_U05,
laboratory: K_W01, K_W04, K_W06, K_W16,, ....– K_U06, K_U05, K_U16

Lecture: written exam 2.5 hours, open questions test divided by level of difficulty or oral exam according to the same criteria.

Criteria:
For a satisfactory grade: min. 50% of exam points.
The student knows the basic content of the subject presented during the lecture.

The grade is satisfactory plus 61-65% of points.
The student knows and understands the theoretical basis of the analytical method and the principles of operation of analytical equipment.

Good grade: 66-75%
Knows the content and understands the relationship between the quality of analysis and theoretical principles and is able to solve analytical problems.

Good plus 76-80%
Knows the content and understands the relationships between various analytical methods, uses knowledge to solve theoretical and practical problems in chemical analysis.

Very good, above 80%
Has knowledge beyond the thematic scope of the lecture, acquired independently while working in the library.

Classes: pass with grade based on the preparation of the study assigned to be solved and 2 mid-semester tests.

Required threshold: for a satisfactory grade -50%; sufficient plus - 61%; good- 66%; good plus 76%; very good above 80%.

Laboratory: 15-minute written tests at the beginning of each class, assessed on a scale of 0-5 points, performing and passing 12 exercises based on a prepared exercise report and assessed on a scale of 0-5 points.
Classes: pass with grade based on the preparation of the study assigned to be solved and 2 mid-semester tests.

Required threshold: for a satisfactory grade -50%; sufficient plus - 61%; good- 66%; good plus 76%; very good above 80%.

Laboratory: 15-minute written tests at the beginning of each class, assessed on a scale of 0-5 points, performing and passing 12 exercises based on a prepared exercise report and assessed on a scale of 0-5 points.
Required threshold: for a satisfactory grade -50%; sufficient plus - 61%; good- 66%; good plus 76%; very good, above 80% of the total points for tests and reports from individual exercises.

Practical placement

None.

Bibliography

1. W. Szczepaniak, Metody instrumentalne w analizie chemicznej, PWN, Warszawa 1996.
2. A. Cygański, Metody elektroanalityczne, WNT, Warszawa 1995.
3. A. Cygański, Metody spektroskopowe w chemii analitycznej, WNT, Warszawa 1993.
4. Editors: E. Szłyk, P. Piszczek, Pracownia Analizy Instrumentalnej. Ćwiczenia laboratoryjne. Cz. I. Wydawnictwo UMK, Toruń 2004
5. Z. Kęcki, Podstawy spektroskopii molekularnej, PWN Warszawa, 1998r.
6. D.C. Harris Quantitative Chemical Analysis, W.H. Freeman and Co. N.Y. 8th Ed. 2010.

7. Wykaz literatury uzupełniającej:
8. D. A. Skoog, D. M. West, F.J. Holler, S. R. Crouch, Podstawy Chemii Analitycznej. Tom. 1 i 2. WN. PWN Warszawa 2007.

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