Course: Applied Atomic Spectrometry

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Course title Applied Atomic Spectrometry
Course code ACH/APAS
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Milde David, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Sample preparation for atomic spectrometry. Digestion of solid samples, microwave assisted digestion. Application of AAS - clinical and biological samples, environmental samples, geochemical applications. Analysis of biological and environmental samples by ICP-OES and ICP-MS. Application of ICP techniques in geology. Analysis in organic solvents. Surface analysis.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture
  • Attendace - 13 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 13 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 34 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim is to acquaint with practical usage of atomic spectrometry.
Apply theoretical knowledge for the solution of model problems in the field of atomic spectrometry
Prerequisites
The knowledge of basics of analytical chemistry and instrumental methods of analytical chemistry is recommended.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance

75% active attendance in seminars
Recommended literature
  • Dean J.R.: Practical Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectroscopy. Wiley-VCH, Chichester 2005.
  • Hill S.J. (ed.): Inductivel Coupled Plasma Spectrometry and its Applications, 2nd ed. Blacwell Publishing, Oxford 2007..
  • Michalke B. (ed.): Metallomics. Wiley-VCH, Weinheim 1999..
  • Thoma R.: Practical Guide to ICP-MS, 3rd ed. CRC Press, New York 2013..
  • Thonas R.: Measuring Elemental Impurities in Pharmaceuticals. CRC Press, New York 2018.
  • Welz B., Sperling M.: Atomic Absorption Spectrometry. Wiley-VCH, Weinheim 1999.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Analytical Chemistry (2021) Category: Chemistry courses 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter