The course give an introduction to quantitative chemical analysis of organic and inorganic compounds in common sample matrices like air, water, solid materials and biological tissues. Different steps in the analytical process will be treated, such as sampling, sample preparation, chemical and instrumental analysis, quality assurance, and evaluation and reporting of analytical results. The students will work with both natural and prepared samples in the laboratory course.

After completing the course KJEM250 the student should be able to:

• explain the principles of the most common methodologies in quantitative chemical analysis
• give examples of applications of the most methodologies in quantitative chemical analysis
• calculate analytical results based on common principles of quantification
• explain the most common sources of analytical error and propose measures to avoid them
• apply written procedures to perform accurate quantitative measurements at the laboratory

Written examination (4h).

Examination support materials: Non- programmable calculator, according to model listed in faculty regulations.
Compulsory work must be submitted within the given deadlines for the course. Approval of the compulsory work is necessary to get admittance to the written exam.