University of Galway

Course Module Information

Course Modules

Semester 2 | Credits: 5

This is an introductory course to environmental and analytical chemistry. Analytical chemistry is vital in Industry, Environmental Monitoring, and Healthcare. Students need to understand the fundamental principles behind the analytical techniques and get practical, hands-on experience of these methods. The course comprises of lectures and practicals on: Atmospheric & Water Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Applied Spectroscopy, Separation Science and Bioanalytical techniques. The specific practicals undertaken will vary from year to year.
(Language of instruction: English)

Learning Outcomes
  1. Discuss the fundamental principles underlying analytical chemistry
  2. Describe the chemistry of the atmosphere and methods for the treatment of waste
  3. Discuss fundamental issues related to water chemistry, treatment, and quality
  4. Apply atomic adsorption, UV-Vis, Mid-IR, and near-IR spectroscopies to the analysis of various materials
  5. Apply chromatographic techniques to the analysis of small molecules
  6. Describe the fundamental principles of protein purification
  7. Demonstrate competence and work safely in analytical chemistry related to the theory components of the course
  8. Recognize the central role of chemistry in society and use this as a basis for ethical behavior
Assessments
  • Written Assessment (70%)
  • Continuous Assessment (30%)
Teachers
Reading List
  1. "Quantitative Chemical Analysis" by D. C. Harris
    Publisher: Pub. Freeman
  2. "Quality in the Chemistry Laboratory" by E. Prichard
    Publisher: Pub. Wiley
  3. "Environmental Chemistry" by C. Baird
    Publisher: Pub. Freeman
  4. "The Essential Guide to Analytical Chemistry" by G. Schwedt
    Publisher: Pub. Wiley
The above information outlines module CH205: "Analytical & Environmental Chemistry" and is valid from 2023 onwards.
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.