Postgraduate Courses

Measurements; Statistical treatment and analysis of Data; Uncertainties; Calibrations; Detection limits; Interferences; Use of Standards and Control Charts; Quality control and assurance; Presentation of data.

Atomic spectroscopies; Atomic absorption (AA) atomic emission (AE); Elemental analysis by ICP MS; Isotope analysis. Elemental analysis using X-rays; X-ray Fluorescence (XRF); X-ray Photo-electron Spectroscopy (XPS); Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometey; Energy Dispersive Analysis of X-rays (EDAX); Combustion analysis.

Characterization of organic molecules; Mass Spectrometry; Ionization techniques; Mass analysis Protein MS; NMR Spectroscopy; 1H and 13C NMR; Multinuclear experiments; 2D and pulse techniques; Solid state NMR.

Chromatography; Gas chromatography; GC-MS; Liquid chromatography; HPLC; Choice of stationary and mobile phases; Chiral separations; Affinity chromatography; Ion chromatography; Capillary zone electrophoresis; Micro-fluidics.

Molecular spectroscopies; Vibrational (IR and Raman) and Electronic (UV-vis) spectroscopy; Fluorescence; Electrochemical analysis; REDOX chemistry and bio-chemistry; Electrochemical measurements; pH measurements; Design and use of sensors.

Environmental sampling; Trace analysis; Water analysis; Toxins and pesticides; Aerosols and particulates. Food safety and analysis; Calorimetry.

Polymer and Bio-molecular Techniques; Polymer separation; Gel permeation chromatography; Affinity chromatography; Polymer characterization; Molecular weight and distribution; DNA and protein analysis.

Electron Microscopies: TEM; Electron diffraction; SEM; STEM; STM; AFM. Nano-materials characterization. Thin film characterization. X-ray diffraction; powder XRD; Single crystal structure determination; SAXS.

Good lab practices (GLP); Laboratory Safety; Risk assessment; Lab waste management; Computer-assisted Lab Info Systems; Professional development case studies: Safety officer; Lab Manager.

Students will choose from an array of experiments involving modern analytical techniques that have been introduced in the core courses. These will include, but not be limited to, separation of mixtures, gc-ms, lc-ms, atomic spectroscopy and elemental analysis, IR and UV spectroscopy, electrochemistry, NMR, powder XRD. Students must attend and write up experimental reports for at least eight laboratory sessions to complete the course. Maybe graded PP.

Students will choose from a further array of experiments, complementary to CHMS 5201, involving analytical techniques that have been introduced in either the core and the elective courses. Students must attend and write up experimental reports for at least eight laboratory sessions to complete the course. Maybe graded PP.

Students will undertake a research project in an area related to analytical chemistry under the supervision of a faculty member. Expected time spent on the project (background, planning, execution and write-up/presentation) is 100 hours. Students will submit a written report and the results will be orally presented on completion.