Master Analytical Chemistry

Core Courses

·      General and analytical chemistry.

·      Various chemical analysis techniques.

·      Applied analytical chemistry in multiple fields (industrial, environmental, pharmaceutical, etc.).

·      Practical laboratory sessions including chromatography, spectroscopy, and physico-chemical measurements.

·      Courses in quality management, report writing, and laboratory work protocols.

Advanced Topics

Semester 1

1.   Analytical Chemistry 1:

Fundamentals of analytical chemistry, neutralization, precipitation, complexation, and redox reactions.

2.   Analytical Chemistry 2:

Skills in titration methods using organic indicators, iodometry, manganimetry, and chromatography.

3.   Electrochemistry:

Understanding of electrochemical reactions, thermodynamics, and kinetics of electron transfer.

4.   Advanced Chemical Kinetics:

Analysis of kinetic data for complex reactions and multiple reaction systems.

5.   Lab Practice in Analytical Chemistry 1:

Laboratory training: Qualitative analysis in mineral chemistry.

6.   Lab Practice in Analytical Chemistry 2:

Laboratory training: Titrations using organic indicators.

7.   Quality Management and Standardization:

Principles of quality management and international standards.

8.   Informatics for Chemistry:

Computer tools and software used in chemical analysis.

9.   Scientific and Technical English:

Ability to read and understand specialized scientific documents in chemistry.

Semester 2

1.   Solution Physical Chemistry:

Theory of interionic interactions, study of ion association, various solvents, study of complexes, and modern analytical methods for detecting non-covalent complexes.

2.   Spectroscopic Analysis Methods:

Spectroscopic analysis: Interactions between radiation and matter, infrared spectroscopy, functional analysis, point group theory, and structural analysis applications. Nuclear magnetic resonance.

Semester 3

1.   Electrochemical Kinetics:

Cathodic and anodic current, exchange current, and polarization overpotential. Kinetics of phenomena at electrodes.

2.   Analysis in Solution:

Qualitative and quantitative analysis methods: gravimetric analysis, complexometry, protometry, redox titration, and precipitation titration.

3.   Nanomaterials and Specific Materials:

Methods for manufacturing nanomaterials, influence of confinement on physicochemical properties, and current and future applications.

4.   Adsorbent Materials:

Physical and chemical adsorption, types of adsorbent materials, specific surface area and porosity, and applications in environmental protection.

5.   Sampling and Development of Analytical Methods:

Methods for sampling soils, volatile organic compounds, aerosols, and water. Sample preparation and atomic absorption and emission spectroscopy.

6.   Experimental Designs:

Improvement of the organization of experiments to obtain maximum information with a minimum of experiments, Taguchi methods, and statistical analysis.

7.   Fundamental Photochemistry:

Study of the physicochemical transformations caused by light, luminescence processes, and electronic energy transfer.

8.   Research Methodology:

Introduction to scientific research methodology: topic selection, data collection, data analysis, and report writing.

9.   Legislation:

Fundamental legal concepts to provide the necessary legal tools in professional life.