KD1210 Analytical Chemistry 7.5 credits

Lectures: Spectroscopy, Chromatography, Potentiometry, Calibration

Laboratory work: Chromatography, Potentiometry, Spectrophotometry and two short laboratory projects
One of the projects includes development of a suitable analysis method for a given problem and the other to demonstrate and explain the method to a group of students from upper secondary school or similar.

After completing the course the student should be able to:

• describe and use some basic chemical analysis techniques
• define which alternative methods are available within each technique, explain the principles for these and name advantages and disadvantages
• describe the function of the different parts of the instrumentation for the various techniques/methods
• choose and apply appropriate calibration models
• choose a technique, method and instrumentation, which is suitable for a specific analytical problem and be able to motivate the choice
• evaluate the usefulness and limitations of different analytical techniques
• demonstrate and explain an analytical method before a group of pupils/students

Basic eligibility and the specific requirements of mathematics, physics and chemistry corresponding to Mathematics E, Physics B and Chemistry A, and minimum of 7.5 credits in organic chemistry.

The course MJ1530 Physics, Chemistry, Energy and the Environment and KH1500 General and Organic Chemistry should be completed.

Quantitative Chemical Analysis, D.C. Harris, 8ed, ISBN 9780716776949

• PROB - Laboratory Project, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
• PROA - Laboratory Project, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
• TENA - Examination, 1.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• LABA - Laboratiry Work, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

The part PROA includes a written report and an oral presentation.

The part PROB includes a demonstration.

The parts TENA, LABA, PROA and PROB should all be approved. The examination TENA will decide the final grade.

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Will replace 3B1775 and KD1120.