Study programme 2022-2023 | Français | ||
Analytical Chemistry | |||
Programme component of Bachelor's in Engineering (MONS) (day schedule) à la Faculty of Engineering |
Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
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UI-B3-IRCIVI-107-M | Compulsory UE | HANTSON Anne-Lise | F505 - Génie des Procédés chimiques et biochimiques |
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Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term |
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| Français | 32 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5.00 | 1st term |
AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
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I-GPRO-028 | Analytic Chemistry and Chemometrics | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q1 | |
I-GPRO-029 | Chromatographic Methods | 14 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q1 |
Programme component | ||
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UI-B2-IRCIVI-003-M Probability and Statistics | ||
UI-B3-IRCIVI-108-M Kinetics and Interfacial Chemistry |
Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes of UE
The aim of the analytical chemistry and chemometrics course is to enable students to:
- Conduct quantitative analyses based on protocol ;
- Exploit appropriate statistical tools for data processing, be able to present analytical results and be critiqued ;.
- Understand the chemical equilibrium of water and apply this to natural water ;
- Understand the steps of sample preparation and the stages of instrumental analysis ;
- Understand the physical principle and operation of elemental analysis techniques and UV-visible spectroscopy and understand their limitations and potential ;
- Understand the basic principles of chromatography;
- Be able to provide an analytical report;
- Understand the working principles of separation techniques coupled with different detectors and understand their potential and limitations ;
- Understand the process of the validation of an analytical method (life cycle of a method) - Select an analysis method in line with a given analytical problem.
UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance
As quantitative analysis plays a major role in many fields of engineering sciences, basic statistical tools for the presentation and validation of the results will be taught. The calibration methods for quantification when using relative methods are the subject of a specific part of this course, which is necessary to understand matrix effects and errors associated with different instrumental analytical techniques. Some methods of sample preparation / concentration are integral to the teaching. This analytical chemistry course is primarily based on the chemistry of aqueous media. A rapid review of the main balances and kinetic aspects of chemical reactions is the basis for the presentation of calco-carbonic equilibrium and complexation reactions (study of complexes present in natural water and complexation reactions for analysis of things, such as different hardnesses). The molecular spectrometric techniques (UV-visible) will complete this part. Both for liquid and solid samples, elemental analyses by atomic emission and absorption spectrometries (flame photometry, ICP, atomic absorption) will be studied on the basis of principles of analysis, instruments, their particularities and various configurations (hydride generation, graphite furnace, ICP-MS, etc.) and possible difficulties for each technique will be discussed (interference, sensitivity, linearity, etc.). In addition, X-ray fluorescence and X-ray diffraction will be discussed for the comparison for solid samples analysis.
A final part of the course is dedicated to the introduction of gas and liquid chromatographic methods coupled with universal or specific detectors as part of environmental applications such as quantification of PAH or chlorinated solvents in water or soil. The second part of the course is mainly dedicated to the study of chromatographic separation techniques: gas chromatography, liquid (HPLC, UPLC, gel permeation, ion). The main general and specific are discussed as well as aspects concerning the instruments (injectors, pumps, columns, ...), chromatographic phases, universal detectors (FID, PDA, MS, ...) or specific (NPD, ECD, fluorescence, ...), the work modes (isocratic, gradient LC, ...). The study of different technologies is preceded by a general description of the basic principles of chromatography and significant quantities (resolution, efficiency, number of theoretical plates, ...), these concepts are illustrated further in planar chromatography. To complete the training of chemist students, ion exchange resins, ion-exchange equilibrium and their fields of application are also taught.
Prior Experience
Knowledge of basic chemical reaction, chemical equilibrium conditions and expressions of equilibrium constants and the notions of thermochemistry are required to follow this teaching unit. Optical notions and statistical calculations are also required.
Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 UE assessment
Q1 UE Assessment Comments
Report and laboratory work
20% of the evaluation mark is assigned based on the analytical results and the quality of reports produced during the laboratory session.
20% is assigned based on a quoted exercices.
60 % of the mark is awarded on the basis of an oral examination.
Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q1 UE assessment
The grade will be calculated on the basis of the 3 assessments that the student will present with the following weightings:
- 20% of the mark relates to practical work, including the production of reports;
- 20% for the qutoed exercise covering the analytical techniques seen during practical work and laboratory;
- 60% for the oral test constituting the answer to analytical problems on the basis of the principles and techniques taught in the 2 AAs which constitute the UE.
Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 UE resit assessment (BAB1)
Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)
Not applicable
Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q1 UE resit assessment
sans objet
Q2 UE Assessment Comments
Report and laboratory work 20% of the evaluation mark is assigned based on the analytical results and the quality of reports produced during the laboratory session. 20% is assigned based on a quoted exercices. 60 % of the mark is awarded on the basis of a written examination, for which the maximum time is 240 min.
Type(s) and mode(s) of Q3 UE assessment
Q3 UE Assessment Comments
Report and laboratory work
20% of the evaluation mark is assigned based on the analytical results and the quality of reports produced during the laboratory session.
80% of the mark is awarded on the basis of an oral examination
Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q3 UE assessment
The grade will be calculated on the basis of the 2 assessments that the student will present with the following weightings:
- 20% of the mark relates to practical work, including the production of reports (postponement of the mark obtained in Q1);
- 80% of the oral test that will be based on solving analytical problems on the basis of the principles and techniques taught in the 2 AAs that make up the EU.
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
AA | Type of Teaching Activity/Activities |
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I-GPRO-028 |
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I-GPRO-029 |
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Mode of delivery
AA | Mode of delivery |
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I-GPRO-028 |
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I-GPRO-029 |
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Required Learning Resources/Tools
AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
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I-GPRO-028 | The presentation files shown during the course are made available onto the Moodle platform. |
I-GPRO-029 | The presentation files shown during the course are made available onto the Moodle platform. |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
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I-GPRO-028 | Not applicable |
I-GPRO-029 | Not applicable |
Other Recommended Reading
AA | Other Recommended Reading |
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I-GPRO-028 | L. Sigg, P. Behra et W. Stumm - 2000 - Chimie des milieux aquatiques. Chimie des eaux naturelles et des interfaces dans l'environnement - Paris - Dunod. Charlot - 1990 - Les méthodes de la Chimie analytique - Paris - Masson et Cie Rouessac, A. Rouessac - 1992 - Méthodes instrumentales en Analyse chimique - Paris - Dunod Skoog, West and Holler - Chimie analytique - De Boeck Université Skoog, Holler et Nieman - Principes d'analyse instrumentale - De Boeck Université. |
I-GPRO-029 | - Rouessac, A. Rouessac - 1992 - Méthodes instrumentales en Analyse chimique - Paris - Dunod - Skoog, West and Holler - Chimie analytique - De Boeck Université - Skoog, Holler et Nieman - Principes d'analyse instrumentale - De Boeck Université. |