Liquid Chromatography Laboratory 1200-2EN-LCHLER
The course is divided into stationary laboratory and e-learning occupations. The course consists of six laboratory exercises, during which a student gets familiar with the basic of HPLC, six e-learning exercises and presentation of one article from Journal of Chromatography The exercises are aimed at demonstration of practical applications of methods presented during the lecture, and at extending the theoretical knowledge.
Estimated Student Workload (per semester): 87.5 hours:
15 hours of participation in laboratory classes
15 hours of participation in online classes
5 hours of participation in consultations
12 hours of preparation for quizzes (e-learning platform)
13.5 hours of homework preparation
12 hours of preparation of an oral presentation of a scientific article
15 hours of preparation for the final examination
Type of course
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Learning outcomes
The student knows and understands what the development of a method for separating compounds using HPLC in a reversed-phase system involves. The student is able to calculate basic separation parameters. The student is able to practically use MS Office software, PowerPoint, and Excel. The student is able to use an online educational platform. The student understands the principles of learning through e-learning courses. The student is able to search library literature databases. The student is able to understand an English-language scientific article and present it.
The graduate knows and understands:
(K_W04) the aspects of the construction and operation of modern HPLC and UPLC instrumentation supporting scientific research in chemistry.
(K_W05) possesses in-depth knowledge and skills in a selected chemical specialization enabling the use of methods and concepts appropriate to this specialization and allowing for independent research work.
(K_W07) knows, understands, and is able to independently explain the mathematical description of basic chemical phenomena and processes.
The graduate is able to:
(K_U03) apply appropriate research methods, techniques, and tools within a given chemical specialization necessary to explain the stated problem.
(K_U04) independently plan and perform experiments within their chemical specialization.
(K_U07) critically evaluate the results of independently conducted experiments within their chemical specialization and discuss measurement errors.
(K_U08) demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills enabling the use of professional literature, databases, and other information sources, as well as the ability to assess the reliability of obtained information.
(K_U13) independently acquire knowledge and develop professional skills using various sources (written and electronic), including foreign-language sources.
(K_U16) prepare oral presentations in Polish and English on selected chemical topics using basic theoretical approaches and various sources.
Social competences:
(K_K02) is able to work in a team and is aware of responsibility for jointly performed tasks related to teamwork.
(K_K06) is able to think and act in a creative and entrepreneurial manner.
Assessment criteria
The grade is weighted average of partial grades from homework and quizzes (e-learning course), final test score, and score of article presentation. Student should obtained minimum 60% of homework and quizzes, and minimum 50% of final test. Student can obtain every 100 points for homework, quizzes, article presentation and final test. The weights are as follow: for homework 0.1, for quizzes 0.1, for article presentation 0.1 and for final test 0.7.
Practical placement
Does not concern
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