This module will be taught in two theory classes of one hour duration for 12 weeks plus one 3 hour practical per week for 12 weeks. Lectures will be linked to practical classes and the practical component will allow students to develop the required technical competencies, attitudes and behaviours and promote timely submission of reports written in the standard format
Module Aim:
The aim of this module is to develop knowledge of basic analytical principles together with practical applications in the brewing and distilling industry
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Explain and demonstrate a range of analytical techniques for HPLC High performance liquid chromatography Gas Chromatography and Ion Chromatography
LO2
Discuss and describe the theoretical background on which these chromatographic techniques are based
LO3
Operate analytical techniques relevant to the brewing and distilling industry
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Analytical Techniques and Procedures
General approach to analytical procedures. Steps in analytical analysis. Representative sampling, sample preparation, analysis and interpretation of results. Systematic error and random error. Precision and accuracy. Measurement uncertainty.
Spectroscopic Methods
Properties of light. Electromagnetic spectrum. Absorption of light. Beers Law. Absorption Spectra and colour. Spectrometer - good operating techniques. Applications of Beers' Law. Principles of atomic absorption and flame emission spectroscopy, sample treatment, use of standards. Interferences standard addition methods applications. Infra-red spectroscopy sample preparation care and maintenance of cells. Identification of compounds using correlation charts
Separation and Chromatographic Techniques
Separation and Chromatographic Techniques: Principles of absorption, partition, ion exchange, molecular and affinity chromatography. Chromatogram description. Theoretical plates. Resolution selectivity. Gas liquid chromatography. High performance liquid chromatography. Methods of separation. Mobile and stationary places. Columns detectors solvents. Sample preparation. Qualitative and quantitative measurements. Internal standards. Ion chromatography. Solvent extraction
The Brewing and Distilling industry
Introduction to analytical techniques in brewing and distilling. Basic calculations.
Practical
Practicals will develop skills in the use of analytical equipment and techniques from , HPLC, GC, and UV-Vis and ion chromatography. The practicals covered will reinforce and amplify the material covered in the lecture course. The use of updated software, e.g. EMPOWER for HPLC and PROBE for UV-Vis will be used also.
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
10.00%
Practical
40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
50.00%
Special Regulation
Students must achieve a minimum grade (35%) in both the practical/CA and final examination.
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Examination
Written assessment
1,2
5.00
n/a
Examination
Written assessment
2
5.00
n/a
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation
Practical log book
1,3
40.00
n/a
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Formal Exam
Written examination
1,2,3
50.00
End-of-Semester
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment