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Module Instrumental Analytical Chemistry.
Fundamental elements of analytical instrumentation (spectroscopic techniques, mass spectrometry, atomic spectroscopies, chromatography, electrophoretic methods), and their use for analytical purposes. See “Programma esteso” (Extended Program) for more detailed information.

Module Laboratory.
Lectures and laboratory exercises in quantitative analytical chemistry. Theoretical lessons to introduce the lab experiences and classroom exercises.

Module Instrumental Analytical Chemistry.
Rubinson/Rubinson, "Chimica Analitica Strumentale", Zanichelli;
Skoog/Holler/Crouch, "Chimica analitica strumentale", EdiSES;
D.A. Skoog e J.J. Leary, “Chimica analitica strumentale”, EdiSES;
materiale didattico del docente.

Module Laboratory.
Notes provided by the teacher. For other textbooks see "Instrumental Analytical Chemistry" and "Analytical Chemistry I"

Module Instrumental Analytical Chemistry.
The course has the objective of providing the students with robust knowledge on the theoretical bases of the most modern instrumental analytical techniques, on the evaluation of their performances, and on the problems normally faced in the analytical laboratories. Abilities: to know how to face and solve analytical problems; to know how to compare different techniques for the same purpose also by means of the evaluation of the indexes of analytical performance. Communication skills: acquire and use an appropriate technical language acquire and know how to use an appropriate chemical vocabulary in relation to the topics covered in the course; know how to expose a case study using multimedia tools. Ability in making judgements: ability in choosing the best analytical technique to solve a given analytical problem, also by critically comparing the indexes of analytical performance. Learning skills: ability in performing a bibliographic search by online search choosing the most reliable sources and ability in using autonomously the learning material to solve case studies.

Module Laboratory.
Objective of the laboratory module is to supply abilities and knowledge on analytical laboratory unitary operations and performing the related calculations; knowledge of how to write a laboratory notebook and scientific reports. Abilities: the students will be able to correctly apply the analytical methods developing precision and accuracy; ability in writing a laboratory notebook and scientific reports. Communication skills: the students will be able to use a suitable chemical vocabulary in relation to the analytical techniques and methods applied, to write reports on the results of their analyses, to correctly communicate the results of analytical measurements, to clearly and concisely write a laboratory notebook. Ability of judgement: ability in drive conclusions from the results of the analytical measurements (with qualitative/quantitative responses). Learning skills: ability of critically using the available material to set up laboratory experiences.

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Module Instrumental Analytical Chemistry.
Lessons, notes and powerpoint presentations, classroom discussions, check during the course through the DIR platform.

Module Laboratory.
Lectures, exercitations and discussions in the lab and in the classroom, notes of the teacher, PowerPoint presentations, lab analyses of unknown samples with final score, writing of scientific reports and of the laboratory notebook.

Module Instrumental Analytical Chemistry.
Ongoing learning will be evaluated through classroom discussions with the students on the topics already discussed in the course and through tests on the level of learning achieved at the end of each topic through the DIR platform.

Module Laboratory.
The control of learning during the course will be carried out through laboratory and classroom exercises and the periodic control of the laboratory notebook. Scores will be assigned to the results of the laboratory experiences (analyses) that will contribute to the final grade.
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Students with disabilities, learning disabilities or special education needs, once they have contacted the University Staff, can refer to the tutor in charge of the course to define the examination modalities, concerning academic aspects.

Only exam mark including the two modules.

Module Instrumental Analytical Chemistry.
Oral examination to evaluate the student’s skills in managing the theoretical aspects of the instrumental analytical techniques and verify his ability in choosing the most suitable technique to solve a practical problem. The exam consists in three questions, chosen among: the description of an analytical technique for what regards both the instrumental and the theoretical aspects; the description of performance parameters of an analytical method and/or calibration methods; choice of the most suitable analytical procedure for the determination of a particular class of analytes in a real sample.The oral examination also comprises the discussion of a case study, given the student during the course, by a powerpoint presentation: the student has to autonomously make a bibliographic search to solve a given case study and present the best solution by means of a powerpoint presentation of about 5-10 minutes, followed by discussion.
Sufficiency is achieved by demonstrating basic knowledge on the topics covered in the course; excellence is instead achieved by demonstrating autonomy of judgment in identifying the best technique to solve a given analytical problem and in making comparisons and choices between different instruments.

Module Laboratory.
The exam consists in:
- lab activities: lab analysis of unknown samples with final score to evaluate the practical abilities; evaluation of the laboratory notebook and of the reports about the instrumental techniques applied, to evaluate the communication skills;
- written exam consisting in 8 - 12 questions about problems regarding the analytical techniques considered during the course, devoted to evaluate the theoretical/practical knowledge (exercises) and the ability of judgement (exercises where the student has to provide a choice or a judgement);
- oral exam consisting in 3 questions on the topics of the course, devoted to evaluate: the theoretical knowledge on the methods applied in lab, the communication skills (vocabulary and clarity in the exposition of the scientific topics), the autonomy of judgement and the learning skills (choose the best experimental strategy to solve a case study, ability to critically motive the choice).
Sufficiency is achieved by demonstrating that they possess the basic knowledge and skills on the topics covered by the course; excellence is achieved by demonstrating a strong critical sense and autonomy of judgment in proposing alternatives and making choices among different methods.

The final score will be formulated starting from the weighted average of the two modules, taking into account the student's ability to deal with the concepts of the two modules and be able to apply the theoretical / practical knowledge acquired.

Module Instrumental Analytical Chemistry.
The validation of analytical methods, quality parameters of analytical methods (LOD, LOQ, uncertainty of measurement, dynamic and linear range, robustness, precision and trueness, repeatability and reproducibility, recovery). Theory of calibration and the most exploited calibration methods (external standards, standard additions, internal standards). General survey on chromatography: separation mechanisms, chromatogram, performance parameters of a chromatographic separation, theoretical plates theory and velocity theory, optimization of separations, classification, paper and thin layer chromatography. Gaschromatography: instrumentation, sample injection, columns, separation mechanisms, detectors. Liquid chromatography (HPLC): mechanisms, instrumentation, sample injection, columns, detectors. Spectroscopic techniques: electromagnetic spectra and types of spectroscopies. UV-vis molecular spectroscopy: instrumentation, detectors, qualitative and quantitative applications. Elemental analysis (flame and graphite furnace atomic absorbment, ICP-MS, ICP-OES): sample introduction, sample pretreatment, instrumentation, analytical performance, applications. Mass spectrometry: instrumentation, ion sources, coupling to GC, HPLC and ICP, sample introduction, mass analyzers (quadrupole, magnetic sector, ion trap, ICR, TOF, hybrid), detector, acquisition methods, types of mass spectra and interpretation, use of libraries. Other techniques of separation and identification. Electrophoresis (capillary and in gel). Hints on sample pre-treatment and sampling methods. Execution of a bibliographic research by search in online scientific databases, approach to the solution of case studies and to the effective presentation of the results by multimedia.

Module Laboratory.
Instrumental analytical methods (electrochemical, chromatographic, spectrophotometric) and classical methods (volumetry). Write a clear, concise and effective laboratory notebook, write scientific reports, write test reports. Use of the available material to set up analytical strategies.

Module Instrumental Analytical Chemistry.
Knowledge and understanding
- solid knowledge of the theoretical and theoretical / practical bases of the most modern instrumental analytical techniques (spectroscopic techniques, mass spectrometry, chromatographic and electrophoretic methods)
- knowledge of the analytical performance indices and calibration methods
- basic knowledge of sample pre-treatment and sampling methods
- knowledge of the main online databases available in the University and how to solve a case study and present it

Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
- be able to face and solve analytical problems;
- be able to compare different techniques for the same purpose, also by analyzing the analytical performance indexes
- be able to perform a bibliographic search through the online databases available at the University
- be able to organize the presentation of a case study

Communication skills
- acquire and use an appropriate chemical vocabulary in relation to the topics covered in the course
- be able to expose a case study using multimedia tools.

Autonomy of judgment
- ability to choose the best analytical technique to solve a given analytical problem
- be able to critically compare indices of analytical performance

Learning ability
- ability to perform a bibliographic search through online research choosing the most reliable sources and to use the study material independently to solve case studies

Module Laboratory.
Knowledge and understanding
- know the main laboratory unit operations and the relative connected calculations
- know how to draw up a laboratory notebook and scientific reports

Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
- be able to master the laboratory techniques;
- perform laboratory analysis with precision and accuracy
- prepare the laboratory notebook effectively
- draw up appropriate scientific reports and correctly report the results of the analyses

Communication skills
- know how to use an appropriate scientific vocabulary,
- be able to correctly fill in scientific reports and analysis reports,
- be able to correctly communicate the results of analytical measurements,
- know how to draw up the laboratory notebook in a clear and concise manner.

Autonomy of judgment
- know how to draw conclusions from the results of the chemical analyzes performed (with qualitative / quantitative answers).

Learning ability
- know how to use the critically supplied material to develop laboratory analyses.