Instrumental Analysis Techniques
Environmental Engineering
Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instrumental Analysis Techniques | CEV514 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Spring | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant Prof. Dr. Demet ARSLANBAŞ
Assistant Prof. Dr. Seda ASLAN
Assistant Prof. Dr. Nevin ATALAY GENGEÇ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Applying the analytical methods used in environmental engineering by using advanced instrumental equipment and analysis principles.
2) Gaining experience about the operation and maintenance of modern advanced analytical equipments and the relevant theoretical principles behind.
3) Increasing the familiarity and experience of the techniques required for the precision and accuracy of different instrumental equipments.
4) Applying quality assurance and quality control procedures related to the measurements.
5) Defining the possible errors and uncertainties in the analysis methods.
6) make investigation according to course purpose and prepares presentation
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | ||
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| 1 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 2 | Middle | Middle | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 3 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 4 | Middle | Middle | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 5 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 6 | High | No relation | High | No relation | High | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Analysis Methods in Environmental Engineering
Course Contents
The meaning of instrumental analysis, sampling methods and sample preparations, solid phase and liquid phase, gas-solid extraction methods, gas chromatography and its principles, high pressure liquid chromatography and its principles, mass spectrometry, ion chromatography, UV-Vis absorption spectroscopy, atomic absorption and flame emission spectroscopy, potentiometric methods, elemental analysis (TOC, TN), Infrared spectroscopy, Floresans ve kemiluminesans, X-ray, fundamental statistical analysis.
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction to instrumental analysis methods2) Sampling and preparation methods
3) Introduction to spectroscopy and basic laws of spectroscopy
4) Ultraviolet-visible region (UV-Vis) spectrophotometer
5) Infrared spectroscopy
6) X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) spectroscopy
7) Mass Spectroscopy
8) Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy/Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (AAS/AES) and Induced Coupled Plasma (ICP) Techniques
9) Introduction to Chromatography and Gas Chromatography (GC)
10) High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
11) Thermal Analysis Methods
12) Electrochemical Methods
13) Instrumental Imaging Techniques
14) Homework Presentations
15) Midterm Exam
16) Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
1- SKOOG, D.A., Holer, F.J., NIEMAN, T.A. 2007. Principles of Instrumental Analyses. Brooks Cole Publ., 1039 p.
2- Gündüz, T. İnstrümental Analiz, Gazi Kitapevi, 6. Baskı, 2002
3- https://www.profdrmehmetyaman.com/ders notlari/ens.pdf
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Lab / Workshop
6) Self Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
60% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
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Total | 100% | |||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required