Main Field of Study and progress level:
Chemistry: Second cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Grading scale: Three-grade scale
Responsible department: Department of Chemistry
Revised by: Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 2021-08-09
Contents
The initial theoretical part of the course deals with the thermodynamic, kinetic, and flow dynamic prerequisites for successful analytical separations using various forms of chromatography and differential migration techniques. This section is followed by a treatment of the different forms of analytical gas and liquid chromatography (including supercritical chromatography), analytical electrophoretic methods, and membrane-based separation methods for analytical purposes. Sample preparation by the aid of various physical and chemical separation principles are also taught in this part of the course. Special emphasis is put on aspects that enable the choice of "correct" separation and detection techniques for a particular analytical problem. Much attention is paid to detection, since sensitive and selective analytical methods are dependent on the possibilities for detecting and positively identifying the separated compounds. Chemical methods for separation- and detection-oriented derivatization are also dealt with in this section. The theoretical part of the course ends with a discussion of the working procedures for validation of developed methods, with examples from the pharmaceutical industry.
Required Knowledge
Analytical Chemistry (15 ECTS, 5KE082/5KE081), or the equivalent. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English A (IELTS (Academic) with a minimum overall score of 5.5 and no individual score below 5.0. TOEFL PBT (Paper-based Test) with a minimum total score of 530 and a minimum TWE score of 4. TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test) with a minimum total score of 72 and a minimum score of 17 on the Writing Section). Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.
Literature
The literature list is not available through the web.
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