Course Name |
(中) 儀器分析(3272) |
(Eng.) Instrumental Analysis |
Offering Dept |
Department of Environmental Engineering |
Course Type |
Elective |
Credits |
3 |
Teacher |
Hsin-Hsiu Ho |
Department |
Department of Environmental Engineering/Undergraduate |
Language |
English |
Semester |
2025-SPRING |
Course Description |
At present, there exists a variety of widely used instruments and tools for qualitative and quantitative analysis of substances. Whether in chemistry, biochemistry, environmental engineering, forensic science, physics, fire science, or geology, understanding the principles and applications of these instruments is essential to solving analytical problems in these respective fields. This course will enable students to learn the principles and characteristics of analytical instruments and understand the sources of measurement errors in various instruments. By the end of the course, students should be able to select the most appropriate analytical techniques and instruments for different situations. |
Prerequisites |
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self-directed learning in the course |
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Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) |
Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives |
Course Objectives |
Competency Indicators |
Ratio(%) |
Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
1. Learn the principles and characteristics of analytical instruments.
2. Understand the sources of measurement errors in different instruments. |
1.Fundamental knowledge of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology. |
2.Capability of experimental planning and execution, problem-analyzing and data-interpreting. |
3.Professional engineering knowledge and application skills for solving environmental pollution problems and promoting sustainable development. |
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Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule |
Week |
Course Content |
Week 1 |
Introduction |
Week 2 |
Evaluation of Analytical Data |
Week 3 |
Introduction to Temperature Measurements |
Week 4 |
Thermocouples |
Week 5 |
Thermocouples (continued) |
Week 6 |
Flow Velocity Measurements |
Week 7 |
Calorimetry & Gas Sensors |
Week 8 |
Midterm Exam |
Week 9 |
Heat Flux Measurements |
Week 10 |
Thermal Analysis Techniques |
Week 11 |
Optical Atomic Spectroscopy & Atomic Absorption Spectrometry |
Week 12 |
Ultraviolet-Visible Molecular Absorption Spectrometry (Introduction & Applications) |
Week 13 |
Infrared Spectrometry (Introduction & Applications) |
Week 14 |
Chromatographic Separation (Introduction) |
Week 15 |
Gas & Liquid Chromatography |
Week 16 |
Final Exam |
Week 17 |
Self-directed learning (Research into other analytical methods & applications) |
Week 18 |
Self-directed learning (Material on Data Interpretation & Scientific Misconduct) |
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Evaluation |
Participation (10%), Midterm Exam (45%), Final Exam (45%) |
Textbook & other References |
1. Skoog, D., Holler, F., Crouch, S. (2016). Principles of Instrumental Analysis, 7th edition. Brooks/Cole.
2. Nicholas, J.V., White, D.R. (2001). Traceable Temperatures – An Introduction to Temperature Measurement & Calibration, 2nd edition. Wiley
3. Bergman, T., Lavine, A., Incropera, F., Dewitt, D. (2011). Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer, 7th edition. Wiley.
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Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website |
Handouts, uploaded to iLearning |
Office Hours |
One hour per week or by appointment |
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs |
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