Identifying Data 2022/23
Subject (*) Advanced Atomic Techniques and Sensors Code 610509127
Study programme
Mestrado Universitario en Investigación Química e Química Industrial (Plan 2020)
Descriptors Cycle Period Year Type Credits
Official Master's Degree 1st four-month period
 First Optional 3
Language
Spanish
Teaching method Face-to-face
Prerequisites
Department Departamento profesorado máster
Química
Coordinador
Moreda Piñeiro, Jorge
 E-mail
jorge.moreda@udc.es
Lecturers
Bermejo Barrera, Pilar
Moreda Piñeiro, Antonio
Moreda Piñeiro, Jorge
 E-mail
jorge.moreda@udc.es
Web http://master-universitario-investigacion-quimica-quimica-industrial/20202021/tecnicas-atomicas-avanzadas-sensores-17772-17018-3-98955
General description Nesta asignatura abordase os seguintes obxetivos:
1. Adquisición completa das diferentes técnicas espectroscópicas avanzadas atómicas, tanto en aspectos teóricos como na súa aplicación práctica.
2. Adquisición completa das diferentes técnicas híbridas empregadas en metalómica e metaloproteómica, tanto en aspectos teóricos como na súa aplicación.
3. Adquisición completa dos distintos tipos de sensores ópticos, electroquímicos, térmicos e de masa, aspectos teóricos e exemplos de aplicación

Study programme competencies
Code Study programme competences
A2 Suggest alternatives for solving complex chemical problems related to the different areas of chemistry.
A3 Innovate in the methods of synthesis and chemical analysis related to the different areas of chemistry
A6 Design processes involving the treatment or disposal of hazardous chemicals
A7 Operate with advanced instrumentation for chemical analysis and structural determination.
A9 Promote innovation and entrepreneurship in the chemical industry and in research.
B2 Students should apply their knowledge and ability to solve problems in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their field of study.
B4 Students should be able to communicate their conclusions, and the knowledge and the reasons that support them to specialists and non-specialists in a clear and unambiguous manner
B5 Students must possess learning skills to allow them to continue studying in a way that will have to be largely self-directed or autonomous.
B7 Identify information from scientific literature by using appropriate channels and integrate such information to raise and contextualize a research topic
B9 Demonstrate ability to analyze, describe, organize, plan and manage projects
B10 Use of scientific terminology in English to explain the experimental results in the context of the chemical profession
C1 CT1 - Elaborar, escribir e defender publicamente informes de carácter científico e técnico
C3 CT3 - Traballar con autonomía e eficiencia na práctica diaria da investigación ou da actividade profesional.
C4 CT4 - Apreciar o valor da calidade e mellora continua, actuando con rigor, responsabilidade e ética profesional.

Learning aims
Learning outcomes Study programme competences
Acquisition (theoretical aspects and application) of the several hybrid techniques used in matallomics and metalloproteomics AC2
AC7
AC9
 BC2
BC5
BC7
 CC3
Acquisition (theoretical aspects and application) of advanced atomic spectroscopic techniques both in theoretical aspects and in their practical application AC2
AC7
AC9
 BC2
BC4
BC5
BC7
 CC1
Acquisition (theoretical aspects and application) of several types of optical, electrochemical, thermal and mass sensors AC2
AC3
AC6
AC7
AC9
 BC2
BC4
BC9
BC10
 CC4

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
1. ATOMIC TECHNIQUES

(1) Electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry. (2) Continuous source atomic absorption spectreometry. (3) Inductively coupled plasma atomic emisión spectrometry. (4) Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. (5) Atomic fluorescence spectrometry. (6) Atomic X ray spectrometry.
2. ALTERNATIVE SAMPLING TECHNIQUES

 (1) Solid sampling (2) Slurry sampling (3) Vapour generation techniques Cold vapour and covalent hydride generation). (4) Others solid sampling techniques (Laser ablation)
3. HYBRID TECHNIQUES IN THE ANALYSIS OF ORGANOMETALLIC COMPOUNDS AND METALOPROTEINS (METALLOMIC AND METALOPROTEOMIC)
 (1) Liquid chromatography coupled with inductively coupled plasma atomic emission. (2) Liquid chromatography coupled with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (3) Liquid chromatography coupled with atomic fluorescence spectrometry (4) Gas chromatography coupled with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. (5) Capilar electrophoresis coupled with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. (6) Filed flow fractionation coupled with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry
TEMA 4. SENSORES (1) Concepts. (2) Types of sensors. (3) Electrochemical sensors. (4) Optical sensors. (5) Gas sensors. (6) Remote sensors

Planning
Methodologies / tests Competencies Ordinary class hours Student’s personal work hours Total hours
Seminar A2 B2 B4 B9 B10 C4 7 14 21
Supervised projects A2 A3 A9 B2 B4 B5 B7 B9 B10 C1 C3 2 8 10
Objective test A2 A3 A6 A7 2 0 2
Guest lecture / keynote speech A2 A3 A7 12 30 42
 
Personalized attention 0 0 0
 
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies Description
Seminar Seminars given by Master's teachers, and professionals from companies, public administration and other universities
Interactive sessions related to the different subjects with debates and exchange of opinions with students
Resolution of practical exercises (problems, test questions, interpretation and processing of information, evaluation of scientific publications, etc.)
Supervised projects Study based on different sources of information
Oral presentation of papers, reports, etc., including discussion with teachers and students
Objective test Carrying out the different tests for verifying the acquisition of both theoretical and practical knowledge and the acquisition of skills and attitudes
Guest lecture / keynote speech Theoretical classes. Lectures (use of slate, computer, cannon), complemented with the tools of virtual teaching

Personalized attention
Methodologies
Guest lecture / keynote speech
Seminar
Supervised projects
Description
The supervised works and problem solving will be carried out under the supervision of the teacher

Doubts and work done, etc. will be reviewed by the teacher

Assessment
Methodologies Competencies Description Qualification
Seminar A2 B2 B4 B9 B10 C4 Seminars will be evaluated through continuous evaluation of the student's work and the individual resolution of problems and cases 15
Supervised projects A2 A3 A9 B2 B4 B5 B7 B9 B10 C1 C3 Spervised projects involve the realization of a memory and an exposition r 10
Objective test A2 A3 A6 A7 Theoretical contents will be evaluated by means of a test that may include test
with multiple choice, short questions and reasoned answer 		75
 
Assessment comments

-The student must review the theoretical concepts introduced in the different topics, using the reference manual and the summaries. The degree of success in solving the proposed exercises provides a measure of the student's preparation to face the final exam of the subject. Those students who encounter significant difficulties when working on the proposed activities should attend the teacher's tutoring hours, with the aim that he can analyze the problem and help solve these difficulties.

-Competence assessment system: Final exam: CB7; CB9; CB10; Problem solving and case studies: CG2; CG4; CG5; Completion of work and written reports: CG2; CG4; CG5; Oral presentation (works, reports, problems and practical cases: CG2; CT1; CT3; CT4; Continuous evaluation of the student by means of questions and oral questions during the course: CB7; CB9; CT1

-Indication referring to plagiarism and the inappropriate use of technologies in the development of tasks or tests: "In cases of fraudulent performance of exercises or tests, the provisions of the Regulations for the evaluation of students' academic performance and the review of assessments"

Sources of information
Basic C. Cámara, C. Pérez-Conde (2011). Análisis Químico de Trazas. Ed. Síntesis
R. Keller, J. M. Mermet, M. Otto, H. M. Widmer, (2004). Analytical Chemistry, . Ed. Wiley
B. Welz, M. Sperling (1999). Atomic Absorption Spectrometry. Ed. Wiley
R. Cornelis (2003). Handbook of Elemental Speciation I/II. Ed. Wiley
B. Welz, H. Becker-Ross, S. Florek, U. Heitmann (2004). High Resolution Continuum Source AAS. Ed. Wiley
J. D?dina, D. L. Tsalev (1995). Hydride Generation Atomic Absorption Spectrometry. Ed. Wiley
Skoog, Holler, Nieman (2008). Principios de Análisis Instrumental. Ed. Thonsom-Paraninfo
S. Alegret, M. del Valle, A. Merkoçi (2004). Sensores electroquímicos. Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona
C. Pérez Conde (1996). Sensores Ópticos. Universidad de Valencia

Complementary


Recommendations
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before

Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously

Subjects that continue the syllabus

Other comments

Recommendations for evaluation

The student must review the theoretical concepts introduced in the different topics, using the reference manual and the summaries. The degree of success in solving the proposed exercises provides a measure of the student's preparation to face the final exam of the subject. Those students who have significant difficulties when working on the proposed activities should attend the teacher’s tutoring hours, so that the teacher can analyze the problem and help solve those difficulties. It is very important, when preparing for the exam, to solve some of the exercises that appear at the end of each of the chapters of the reference manual.

Recommendations for recovery

The teacher will analyze with those students who do not successfully pass the evaluation process and, if they so wish, the difficulties encountered in learning the contents of the subject. It will also provide them with additional material (questions, exercises, exams, etc.) to reinforce the learning of the subject

• It is highly recommended to attend the exhibition classes from day one, as the different topics in the program are linked to each other.

• It is important to keep the study “up to date”.

• After reading a topic, it is useful to summarize the important points, identifying the basic issues to remember and making sure you know both their meaning and the conditions under which they can be applied.


(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.