The rationale and purpose of this module is firstly to make the student familiar with modern sampling methods and analytical techniques in dealing with samples of various form and under a broad range of industrial and environmental conditions. The module also provides the student with the requisite level of knowledge of the latest analytical techniques appropriate to the chemical and environmental industry. Furthermore, it develops the student's ability to decide on the most appropriate analytical test procedures from sample extraction to ultimate analysis methodology, and facilitates the student in dealing with contract test laboratories, local authorities and the environmental protection agency in matters relating to analytical test methods. Lastly, the module provides the student with the capability to develop future in-house chemical and environmental testing methods and equipment.

[Sampling Techniques and Design] - Sources and types of samples: gas/air, liquid/water, solid/soil - Physical forms and chemical nature of organic and inorganic pollutants in samples - Sampling time, location and condition for sampling; - Typical techniques and devices used for sampling gas/air, liquid/water, solid; - Calculation, conversion and presentation of quantitative information (concentration/units) - Sampling protocol design: device selection; active and passive sampling; time proportional sampling and flow proportional sampling [Sample Preparations / Concentration Techniques]: - Liquid-liquid extraction, Solid Phase Extraction (SPE); Solid Phase MicroExtraction (SPME); Operation modes: Normal Phase / Reverse Phase / Ion Exchange- Separation/extraction efficiency - Effect of pH of aqueous solution on the distribution coefficient; quantitative determination of the extraction efficiency of a liquid-liquid extraction; - Design and applications of sample preparation methods: solvent selection, ads/desorption, breaking- through, use of purge & trap - Principle of calibration and various calibration methods in use; [Execution / Facilitation of Analysis and Result Interpretation] - Sample introduction techniques: direct injection, purge-trap, head-space, thermal-desorption, - Gas Chromatography (GC), High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and their integrated detectors û TCD, FID, ECD, FPD; P/T; HS, IC, ISE - Mass Spectrometry (MS), Scan Mode and Single Ion Mode of operation; identification of peak positions and intensity of sample / isotopes on MS spectra, M/Z estimation; [Sensor Technology] - Portable testing, disposable sensors. The module content and learning outcomes link to several UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's) as follows: SDG14 Life Below Water and SDG15 Life on Land (techniques for water and soil sampling and characterisation are taught for the purpose of performing environmental analysis).

On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to: i. Identify effective methods of analysing and monitoring the amount of an analyte in samples ii. Evaluate new techniques for the detection and quantification of analytes iii. Select appropriate methods and devices in sampling under a wide range of conditions iv. Choose the most appropriate analytical test procedures from sample extraction to ultimate analysis methodology v. Apply effective methods to prepare samples to correct conditions for instrumental analysis vi. Interpret results of chemical analysis based on appropriate instrumental methods vii. Combine effectively the sampling, sample preparation and instrumental analysis in a project

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On successful completion of this module, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the analysis of data from a range of analytical methods

This module will be taught during the semester via a formal interactive lecturing and tutorial mode, which will provide students with the opportunity to develop their inter-personal and interactive skills. Students will be encouraged to supplement their study with more reading of the relevant, current research and findings in the area of discrete analytical methods available in the UL library and on the internet. The students will also be directed towards a task-based thinking approach to develop their ability to innovate and to integrate knowledge, curiosity, adaptability and practical problem-solving.