VPS2021 - Analytical Methods

Leader: Dr Ben Capuano

Offered

Parkville First semester 2008 (Day)

Synopsis

Familiarisation of classical methods of analysis and modern instrumental techniques used in pharmaceutical and related industries. The focus is on the application of techniques of atomic and molecular analysis for the identification, qualitative and quantitative analysis of pharmaceuticals and related compounds. Methods include titrimetric analyses, spectrophotometric analyses, atomic absorption/emission spectroscopy, electroanalytical methods including potentiometry, coulometry, conductometry, voltammetry and polarography, chromatographic applications such as gas-liquid chromatography, high performance liquid chromatography and planar chromatography

Objectives

At the completion of this unit, students will:


Be familiar with the theory and practice of common methods of analysis and modern instrumental techniques.
Have the practical ability to apply the methodologies of such analytical techniques.
Understand and appreciate teh limitations of modern analytical instrumental techniques.

Assessment

Final exam: 70% (3 hours). Practical exam 10%; Practical work 20%;

Contact hours

36 hours of Lectures and Tutorials; 9 x 4hr Practical experiments.

Prerequisites

VPS1022 Organic chemistry II and VPS1072 Physical chemistry II.