Unit information: Intermediate Practical and Analytical Chemistry Study in Continental Europe in 2011/12

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Unit name Intermediate Practical and Analytical Chemistry Study in Continental Europe
Unit code CHEM20210
Credit points 20
Level of study I/5
Teaching block(s) Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24)
Unit director Professor. Wyatt
Open unit status Not open
Pre-requisites

CHEM10600, CHEM10700, CHEM10800, CHEM10900 (or equivalent mathematics unit as approved by the School).

Co-requisites

None

School/department School of Chemistry
Faculty Faculty of Science

Description including Unit Aims

This unit develops the introduction to practical chemistry given in CHEM 10600/800 to provide the essential skills of practical chemistry required for advanced study at Levels 6 and 7 (Years 3 and 4). It covers the main areas of the subject including synthetic techniques including gas handling, use of glassware and vacuum and inert atmosphere. It looks at taking measurements, data handling and scientific reporting. The fundamental apparatus and analytical techniques such as chromatography, mass spectroscopy and optical spectroscopy methods are explored.