Modern Chemistry and Forensic Science rely heavily on a suite of chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques, but which of these should we apply for our particular cutting-edge chemical research, or to obtain the specific, precise and robust forensic evidence we require? This module will build upon your knowledge of fundamental concepts and methods to understand the specificity, advantages and limitations of these more advanced techniques, and explore approaches to best apply them across a broad range of applications. Using this knowledge, you will strategically choose and expertly apply advanced analytical methods across scenarios explored elsewhere within your course. Beyond this course, you can apply these interdisciplinary skills and technologies to pioneering research and in support of impacting real-world issues in fields including environmental chemistry, forensic trace analysis and pharmaceutical development and detection.
Lecture 28 hours, Workshop 8 hours
2 hours Test. Assessment Details: VLE Test worth 20%.
1,500 words Short Writing Piece. Assessment Details: Problem Sheet worth 30%.
5 hours Test. Assessment Details: Synoptic Assessment worth 50%.
Reassessment Method: 100% Written Assessment (2,000 words).
On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
1. Critically discuss and justify the key advantages and limitations of advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques.
2. Critically assess the use of advanced analytical techniques for the examination of various chemical, physical and biological systems by applying understanding of key underlying principles, theory and specific instrumentation design.
3. Formulate clear strategies for the appropriate calibration and method development of advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques for a given application.
4. Apply modern data analysis tools to effectively evaluate and interpret complex datasets.
5. Critically assess which chromatographic and/or spectroscopic technique(s) would be most appropriate to obtain relevant data or evidence for a given scenario.
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