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Subject
Advanced instrumental analysis
General details of the subject
- Mode
- Face-to-face degree course
- Language
- English
Description and contextualization of the subject
The most outstanding instrumental methods for trace analysis in environmental samples using mass spectrometry will be provided. Essentially, the basic concepts and applications of mass spectrometry for elemental and molecular analysis and liquid chromatography and gas chromatography will be covered.Objectives
Provide exposure to the most outstanding instrumental methods for trace analysis in environmental samples.
Goals
At the end of the Unit, you must:
1. Understand the basic concepts of mass spectrometry.
2. Be able to design the steps and requirements of an instrumental analysis method to meet quality requirements.
3. Understand the basic concepts of advanced chromatographic methods.
Teaching staff
| Name | Institution | Category | Doctor | Teaching profile | Area | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARANA MOMOITIO, GORKA | University of the Basque Country | Profesorado Catedratico De Universidad | Doctor | Bilingual | Analytical Chemistry | gorka.arana@ehu.eus |
| ZULOAGA ZUBIETA, OLATZ | University of the Basque Country | Profesorado Catedratico De Universidad | Doctor | Bilingual | Analytical Chemistry | olatz.zuloaga@ehu.eus |
Competencies
| Name | Weight |
|---|---|
| That the student is capable of designing and developing advanced methods of instrumental analysis using mass spectrometry. | 33.0 % |
| That the student is capable of developing chromatographic methods for the analysis of organic micro-polluting agents. | 33.0 % |
| That the student is able to apply mass spectroscopy to environmental analysis. | 33.0 % |
Study types
| Type | Face-to-face hours | Non face-to-face hours | Total hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture-based | 20 | 30 | 50 |
| Seminar | 10 | 15 | 25 |
| Applied laboratory-based groups | 10 | 15 | 25 |
Training activities
| Name | Hours | Percentage of classroom teaching |
|---|---|---|
| Exams, evaluation tests | 4.0 | 100 % |
| Expositive classes | 20.0 | 100 % |
| Individual work and/or group work | 76.0 | 21 % |
Assessment systems
| Name | Minimum weighting | Maximum weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Practical tasks | 60.0 % | 60.0 % |
| Written examination | 40.0 % | 40.0 % |
Learning outcomes of the subject
At the end of this Unit, you should understand:1. the key points of an instrumental trace analysis method
2. good analytical practices
Ordinary call: orientations and renunciation
60% continuous evaluation40% Written exam
It will be necessary to obtain at least a 4 in each of the sections
Extraordinary call: orientations and renunciation
100% Written ExamThe conditions for waiving the extraordinary call are governed by the Regulations for the permanence of students on university master's degrees approved by the agreement of the UPV/EHU's social council on July 22, 2015. In any case, it must be communicated in writing to the academic commission of the master the resignation to the call 15 days before the test of extraordinary evaluation.
Temary
Topics covered include:* Basics on mass spectrometry
* ICP-MS methods for elemental trace analysis. Isotopic dilution method.
* Analysis of micro-organic contaminants by liquid or gas chromatography couples to mass spectrometry
Bibliography
Basic bibliography
E. Hoffmann. 2008. Mass spectrometry: principles and applications, John Wiley & Sons, Chichester, UK.V.R. Meyer. 2010. Practical high-performance liquid chromatography. John Wiley & Sons, Chichester, UK.
D. Rood. 2007. The troubleshooting and maintenance guide for gas chromatographers. Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, Germany
S. Mitra (Ed.). 2003. Sample preparation techniques in analytical chemistry. Wiley-Interscience, Hoboken, New Jersey