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SYLLABUS (COURSE SPECIFICATION)

INSTITUTION
DEPARTMENT
Course Title

Dat 5-1-2015
e
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (CHET)
A. Course Identification & General Information
Advanced Instrumental Analysis
YANBU INDUSTRIAL COLLEGE

Course Code

CHET XXX

Program (s) in which the

course is offered
Faculty member responsible for
the course

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

(CHETP)
Name
Role
Dr. Jagadeesh Ellil
X Teacher
Er. Krishna Prasad
X Program Coordinator
Rajan
Dr. Jagadeesh Ellil
X Course Coordinator
Dr.Jagadeesh Ellil
X Subject Matter Expert
Dr. Fahd Alouf
X Head of Dept.
Certifcat
Vocational
Associat
e
e
Masters
Bachelor

Level/year at which this course

is offered

Year at which this course is

offered
Pre-requisites for this course
(if any)
Co-requisites for this course (if
any)
Location if not on main
campus

Professio
nal
Prep Year

Fourth
Year

Credit hrs :03

Special Prog.
Second Year

Third
Year

Fifth Year

None
None

Course Description
Micro and Ultra-micro analysis of chemical entities in a variety of matrices is gaining importance in industrial,
medical, food and Agriculture sectors. In addition chemical analysis is essential to prevent the proliferation of
toxics in our environment. Knowledge on sophisticated instruments, their operational methods and high skills to
handle them are essential for this purpose. The Advanced Instrumental Analysis course is designed to provide the
students the required knowledge and skill in spectroscopic, electrochemical, chromatographic and thermal
analytical methods. The spectroscopic methods would cover Inductively Coupled Plasma-Atomic Emission (ICPAES), Atomic Absorption, Infra-Red (IR), Ultra Violet-Visible (UV-VIS), Molecular fluorescence, X-Ray
Fluorescence (XRF) and Mass Spectrophotometric techniques. Electroanalytical methods included are
Conductometry, Potentiometry, Voltammetry and Coulometry. Chromatographic methods include Gas
Chromatography and Liquid Chromatography coupled with Mass Spectrometry. Thermal analytical methods cover
Thermo Gravimetric Analysis (TGA), Differential Thermo Gravimetry (DTG), Differential Thermal Analysis
(DTA) and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC). Course will focus on hand on experience of all the related
instruments; sample processing, instrument calibration, sample analysis, data analysis and interpretations.

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B. Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes

Courses Contribution to Program and College/Institute Goals
The contribution of the course is analytical looked into by mapping course learning outcomes (CLOs) with course
objectives. The course objectives are consistent with programs, and college goals to prepare its graduates for a profession
ready employment??.

CLO 1.01
CLO 1.02

Program Specific Practical Skills

Program Specific Knowledge

Management Skills (Program Criterion)

Accountability (k)

Impact Of Engineering Solution (j)

Professional And Ethical Responsibility (i)

Self Directed Learning (h)

Communication Skills (g)

Analytical Skills (f)

Teamwork (e)

Designing Skills (d)

to College goals

Experimental Skills (c)

ABET/ETAC Student Outcomes / Program Specific Criterions

Engineering Fundamentals (b)

Mapping of CLOs

Engineering Tools (a)

Mapping of course learning outcomes (CLOs) to Program(s) goals

(Program Criterion)Engineering Knowledge Competency

(Enter 5-8 maximum) Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Mapping Matrix (Curriculum Matrix)

CLO 1.03

CLO 1.04

CLO 2.01
CLO 2.02
CLO 2.03

CLO 3.01

CLO 3.02

CLO 3.03

CLO 4.01

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CLO 4.02

CLO 4.03

Course Objectives

1.To gain a fundamental understanding of the theoretical basis of measurements spectroscopy and its dependence on
molecular structure, the physical chemistry of underlying interaction of light and matter, and the chemical interactions
among molecules that are the driving forces for analytical separations.
2. To be able to select and apply appropriate instrumental methods of analysis to problems in any of the sciences. This goal
involves understanding of the fundamental nature and practical applicability of measurement methods and how to apply
them to real-world problems.
3. To gain practical knowledge of how to carry out meaningful interpretation of data from analytical chemical
measurements. The understanding necessary to interpret data correctly is achieved only by acquiring profound
knowledge of both the theory and practice underlying a measurement system and any limitations involved.

Intended Learning Outcomes in the Domains of Learning

1.

Knowledge and Understanding

Course Learning Outcomes

Teaching Strategies and Activities

1.01 Describe the principles and applications of

electro-analytical
methods
such
as
potentiometry, conductometry, coulometry
and voltammetry.
1.02 Describe the principles, general procedures
for qualitative and quantitative applications
of absorption , emission and fluorescence
spectroscopy
1.03 Describe atomic and molecular spectroscopic
instrumentations and their applications in
analytical laboratory.

Assessment Methods

Lectures

Assignments

Laboratory Exercises

Quizzes

Problem Solving Through

Interactive Brainstorming
Sessions

Theory Examination

Laboratory Examination

Projects and presentation

Reflective Activities

1.04 Describe principles and applications of

selected analytical methods of separation.
1.05 Describe the main components of a gas and
liquid chromatographs and their applications
1.06 Describe the principles, general procedures,
and applications of thermal analytical
techniques
1.07 Perform data analysis to interpret results,
sample processing for various types of
analyses and calibration of analytical
instruments

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Cognitive Skills
Course Learning Outcomes
2.01

Teaching Strategies and Activities

Problem solving - Choose a proper

analytical method and design a
suitable procedure for estimating an
analyte in a sample

2.02Logical thinking and analysis Perform

troubleshooting when precision and
accuracy are not met with as
desired in an analysis

Assessment Methods

Lectures

Lab reports

Small group interactive sessions

Assignments

Laboratory Exercises

Time-constrained exam
and assignments

2.03Intellectual flexibility Produce reliable

results
by
adopting
proper
calibration procedures

Interpersonal Skills and Responsibility

Course Learning Outcomes

Teaching Strategies and Activities

Assessment Methods

3.02Clarify personal values and objectives

Assignments

Lab reports

3.03Work with a variety of people

Small group interactive sessions

Time-constrained exam
and assignments

3.04Manage tasks and solve problems

Communication, Information Technology and Numerical Skills

Course Learning Outcomes

Teaching Strategies and Activities

4.02Search appropriate literature and other

scientific resources for problem formulation,
analysis and design.

4.03Appraise appropriate mathematical tools

(software, hardware and mathematical
algorithms) for the solution of related
problems in electronic systems engineering.
4.04Communicate effectively, both orally and in
written form using appropriate media, on
complex engineering activities with the
engineering community and with society at
large.

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Expose and guide to selfdirected learning so as to

conduct
independent
internet and library based
research
to
solve
problems
in
the
challenging
areas
of
analytical chemistry

Assessment Methods

Mid lab exam

Final lab exam

Completion of tasks in
weekly laboratory
exercises

Mini projects

Train to lead a team to

carry out a specifc set of
analysis on a variety of
samples
or
different
analyses on the same set

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of samples through group

projects
Psychomotor Skills (if applicable)
Course Learning Outcomes

Teaching Strategies and Activities

Assessment Methods

N/A

N/A

N/A

C. Course Components
Total Contact Hours and Credit Hours per Semester
Lecture

Laboratory

Contact Hours

30

45

Credit Hours

Tutorial

Practical

Other

Total

Forms and Schedule of Assessment Tasks During the Semester

Form of assessment
Summative
Formative

Assessment task
Choose an item.

Week due

Proportion of final
assessment
%

3,5, 7,11,13

5%

3,5, 7, 11,
13

10%

Mid-Term Tests (Lab)

10%

Mid-Term Tests (Theory)

15%

Performances (Lab)

15

10%

Final Examination (Lab)

15

15%

Final Examination (Theory)

16

35%

Assignments
Quizzes

Student Support
)Availability of teaching staff for individual student consultations and academic advice per week)
10 hours per week

Topics to be Covered
List of topics
Electro-analytical Methods

Weeks
1,2

State and explain the method of Representation of Electrochemical cells.

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Contact
Hours
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Perform Calculation of Electrode Potentials and Applications of them.

Explain Reference electrodes, Indicator electrodes and their applications

Explain the principle of potentiometric Titrations and its employment in

certain specific cases.

Describe the principle and method of Conductometric titrations

Describe the principle and application of Coulometric and voltametric

Methods of analysis.

Molecular Spectroscopy and Analytical Applications

7,8

9,10

Describe the basic principles absorption, emission and fluorescence

spectroscopy
Explain the basic architecture of Spectrophotometers and describe the
function of each component of the instrument viz. optical materials, source
of radiation, wavelength selector, and detector
Differentiate and elaborate on the advantages various types of UV/Visible
&IR spectrophotometers.
Describe qualitative and quantitative applications of molecular
spectrophotometry
Explain the principle ,instrumentation and application of
spectrofluorimeters

Atomic Absorption and Emission Spectroscopy and Their Analytical Applications

5,6

Identify the requirements for atomic spectrophotometry.

Explain the process of atomization
Describe the various types of atomizers and their advantages.
Explain the working principles of Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer and
its application for quantitative analysis.
Explain the operation of Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission
Spectrophotometer and its application in simultaneous and multi-elemental
analysis
Describe the principle, instrumentation and analytical applications of X-ray
spectrometry.

Analytical Separation,Chromatography and their Analytical Applications

Explain the Importance of separation in chemical analysis.

Describe the Principles and calculations involved in Separation by liquid-liquid
and solid phase Extraction.
Explain the Applications of Separation by Ion-Exchange.
Describe the process of Chromatographic Separations

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Explain the architecture of Gas chromatograph and describe its Operational

details
Elaborate on the applications Gas Chromatography

Mass Spectrometry
Explain the principles of mass spectrometry
Describe the parts and components of mass spectrometer and their functions
Explain the applications of GC and LC coupled with MS

11

Thermal Analysis and applications

Explain the principle of thermo gravimetric analysis, Differential thermal
analysis and differential scanning calorimetry
Describe the instrumentation details of TGA, DTA and DSC
Describe the applications of thermal analysis.
Sample processing , Instrument Calibration , Data analysis and reporting
Understanding the various methods of processing solid, liquid and gaseous
samples for various types of instrumental analyses.

12

13,14

15
16

2
3 hours

Weeks

Contact
Hours

Lab2: Determination of Acid Concentration by Conductometric Titration

Lab3: Determination of metal ion concentration in an aqueous sample by ASV

Lab4: Determination of the amount of metal deposited on an electrode by Coulometry

4
5

Explain Standardization and Calibration procedures.

Describe the various Important Terms in the domain of Instrumental

Analysis such as analyte, blank, matrix, sensitivity and detection limit.

Define and calculate the confidence interval, confidence level and

confidence limits.

Identify the Types and Sources of Errors.

Perform Statistical Treatment of Random Errors.

Detect Gross Errors by Q Test.

Report analytical data in standard forms

Review
Final Examination

Laboratory Outline (if applicable)

Laboratory exercises
Lab1: Determination of the Endpoint of an oxidation reduction titration by
Potentiometric Titration

Lab5: Estimation of ferric iron in a sample by complex formation and

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spectrophotometry
Lab 6: Study on interaction of Infra-Red light with molecules and Interpretation of

10

11

Lab 11: Analysis of a mixture of hydrocarbons with GC-MS

12

Lab 12: Analysis of some trace organics extracted from air by HPLC

13

1.5

Lab 13: A study on the thermal behavior of a polymer by simultaneous TGA and DSC

13

1.5

REVISION

14

FINAL LAB EXAM

15

Selected IR Spectra
Lab 7: Determination of the concentration of an organic compound by
spectrofluorimetry
Mid Lab
Lab 8: Study of Matrix effect and elimination of it by standard addition technique for
the analysis of metal ion by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
Lab 9: Simultaneous multi-elemental analysis of a water sample by ICP-AES
Lab 10: Resolving Chromatographic peaks by temperature programming in the analysis
of a mixture of hydrocarbons

A. Teaching and Learning Resources and Facilities

Required Textbook(s)
Title and ISBN

Author(s)

Publication year

Principles of Instrumental
Analysis -13:978-0495-01201-6

Skoog, Holler and

Crouch

2007

Edition
6th

Publisher
Thomson Brooks/Cole

Essential References / Recommended Books

Title and ISBN
Analytical Chemistry
Chemical Analysis

Author(s)

Publication year

Edition

Publisher

Gary D. Christian

2004

6th

John Wiley & Sons

Rouessac and Rouessac

2001

4th

John Wiley & Sons

Required Software/Computer-Based Programs/Laboratory Equipment

Name
UV-VIS Spectrophotometer
Potentiometer
Conductivity meter

Version (if any)

Model/Year

Company

Cary 50

Varian

744 pH meter

Metrohm

Seven easy

MettlerToledo

Polarograph
Infra-Red Spectrophotometer
Atomic Absorption
Spectrophotometer

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Other

Metrohm
IR Affinity-1

Shimadzu

AA 6200

Shimadzu

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EDXRF Spectrophotometer

Brucker

Inductively Coupled PlasmaAtomic Emission

Spectrophotometer

icap6300

Thermo
scientific

Gas Chromatograph

GC-2014

Shimadzu

Gas Chromatograph-Mass
Spectrometer

Agilent

High Performance Liquid

Chromatograph

Agilent

Simultaneous
thermogravimetric analyzer and
differential scanning
calorimeter
Polarimeter

SDT Q600

TA
Instruments

Polax-2L

Atago

B. Course Evaluation and Improvement Processes

Students feedback

Contents review through a technical forum of 3-4 faculty members

Contents review frequency: End of each semester

Name

Developer

Head of
Department(s)

Dr. Jagadeesh Ellil

Dr. Fahd Aloufi

5-1-2015

5-1-2015

Curriculum
Development Unit
Head(s)

Head - Curriculum
Development Dept.

Signature
Completion
Date
Received Date
Approved Date

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