Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry

Recommended Prerequisites

Chemistry (pre-university level)

Teaching Methods

In lectures, the subjects are presented to the students, accompanied by illustration with examples relevant to health sciences, and stimulating discussion and active participation.

In the lab sessions, students execute simple analytical determinations based on the methods described in the lectures. Both the components of the syllabus are evaluated. A written exam accounts for 70% of the final classification, whereas the remaining 30% comprises a practical test and reports of the lab activities.

Learning Outcomes

Lectures

- To learn the essentials of the analytical process in Chemistry

- To describe and justify the processes that make up chemical analysis

- Proposal and planning of experiments suited to clarification of problems in Analytical Chemistry

- Problem solving in the lectured subjects on chemical analysis

- To learn the parameters to consider when selecting an analytical method and to learn how to handle experimental data

- To understand the importance of sampling and calibration in the analytical/bioanalytical process

- To learn essential knowledge about a relevant area in bioanalysis such as electrochemistry

 

Lab sessions

- To gain lab dexterity and to use the care required to obtain quality analytical results

- To apply in the lab the principles of the various analytical methods addressed in the lectures

- To develop the ability to plan experiments

- To handle raw data acquired in the lab in order to report adequately the results of the analysis

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1. Introduction to analytical chemistry

2. Basis tools used in analytical chemistry

3. Chemical equilibrium

4. Volumetric analysis

5. Analytical and bioanalytical methods based on electrochemistry

6. Potentiometric methods

7. Analytical result

8. Sampling

Head Lecturer(s)

António Jorge Lopes Jesus

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Laboratory work or Field work: 10.0%
Mini Tests: 20.0%
Exam: 70.0%

Bibliography

- Harris (2009), “Quantitative Chemical Analysis”, 8th Ed., W.H. Freeman, New York.

 - Harris (2009), “Exploring Chemical Analysis”, W. H. Freeman, New York.

 - Skoog, West, Holler & Crouch (2003), “Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry”, 8th Ed., Saunders, Fortworth.

 - David Harvey (2008,),  “Analytical Chemistry 2.0”, versão electrónica

 - Christian (2003), “Analytical Chemistry”, 6th Ed., Wiley, New York

 - Mendham, Denney, Barnes & Thomas (2000), “Vogel's Quantitative Chemical Analysis”, 6th Ed., Longman, London.

 - Valcárcel (1999), “Principios de Química Analítica”, Springer-Verlag Ibérica, Barcelona.

 - Holme and Peck (1995), "Analytical Biochemistry", 3d Ed., Longman, London.

 - Wilson & Walker (2005), "Principles and Techniques of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology", 6th Ed., Cambridge University Press.