EACH – Excellence in Analytical Chemistry

Annex 1
to A - Award criteria for
Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses

PROGRAMME LAYOUT

1 / Name of the Programme / Excellence in Analytical Chemistry – EACH
2 / level of studies / Master
3 / field of study / Chemistry
4 / speciality(ies) / Analytical Chemistry
5 / higher education institution(s) / University of Tartu, University of Oulu, Uppsala University, Åbo Akademi University (AAU)
6 / Faculty(ies) / Faculty of Science and Technology (UT), Department of Chemistry (UO), Faculty of Science and Technology (UU), Department of Chemical Engineering (AAU)
8 / value in credits (ECTS) / 120
9 / standard study period / Two years
11 / language of instruction / English
16 / programme COORDINATOR / University of Tartu
17 / admission criteria / - Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) containing at least 75 ECTS in chemistry and 20 ECTS in mathematics and/or physics during the prior learning periods (minimum eligibility requirement for application is 60% of the maximum grade available as the average of all courses included in the transcript).
- English language requirements. One of the following international tests is required: IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL cb: 230, TOEFL ib: 89, TOEFL pb: 573. This requirement does not apply if student has completed previous level of education in English (in Canada, USA, New Zealand, Australia, or in any EU/EEA member states).
- CV
- Motivation letter (of maximum 3000 characters) addressing the following: (1) Give a short overview of the physical and chemical basis of modern analytical chemistry. (2) In which role do you see yourself in your job after completion of the programme and what is your personal motivation to study analytical chemistry? (3) What is the role of analytical chemistry in the world's economy and society?
- Recommendation letter from a member of teaching staff of the previous study level.
- Applicants are required to submit an officially attested copy of original secondary school leaving certificate if an applicant has not yet completed Bachelor’s studies (or corresponding level of education) by the time of applying to the EACH programme.
18 / general objectives of curriculum / To educate specialists in analytical chemistry who are able to work in analysis laboratories and industry in senior positions related to chemical analysis in fields, such as, but not limited to food, environment, health, materials and chemical technology.
19 / brief description of curriculum’s structure / Year 1 (60 ECTS): All students study at UT where they pass the following modules:General Analytical Chemistry Module, Metrology Module, Socio-Economical Module and Elective Module.
Year 2 (60 ECTS): Students studyeither at UO, UU or AAU to obtain a narrower specialization in one of the specific fields:
-- Separation science and bioorganic analysis, including multimodal separation techniques, complex samples of biological importance (UU);
-- Determination of trace elements using modern atomic spectroscopy techniques in complex samples of environmental, health or technological importance (UO);
-- Electroanalysis and electrochemical sensors, including their design, fabrication and uses for different analytical tasks (AAU).
20 / degree to be awarded / Students are awarded double degrees - one of the following combinations:
1.Master of Science in Engineering (Applied Measurement Science) + Master of Science in Chemistry
2.Master of Science in Engineering (Applied Measurement Science) + Master of Science 120 Credits
3.Master of Science in Engineering (Applied Measurement Science) + Master of Science in Technology (Analytical chemistry)
21 / graduation requirements / 120 ECTS credits acquired, all compulsory courses passed and master's thesis prepared and successfully defended
22 / documents issued at graduation / Double diplomas and diploma supplements of the two universities where studies were taken.
23 / higher education institution(s) awarding graduation document(s) / All partner universities – UT, UO, UU, AAU – double degrees will be awarded.
24 / learning outcomes of the curriculum (knowledge and skills to be acquired: speciality related and generic) / Upon completion of the EACH programme, the student:
1. Has systematic understanding of the physical, chemical and metrological foundations of analytical chemistry; factors affecting the results; methods for calculating and presenting of results and evaluating their quality for the widespread chemical analysis methods.
2. Has systematic understanding of quality systems, economic and legal aspects of chemical analysis.
3. Has the basic skills to work with the widespread analysis and sample preparation techniques and to tune them according to specific analysis tasks; to optimize analysis procedures; to make data evaluation and sampling.
4. Is able to define the problem, choose the methods, test them and apply corrective actions in one of the subfields of analytical chemistry:
4.a. Separation science and organic analysis, including multimodal separation techniques, complex samples of biological importance;
4.b. Determination of trace elements using modern atomic spectroscopy techniques in complex samples of environmental, health or technological importance;
4.c. Electroanalysis and electrochemical sensors, including their design, miniaturization and uses for different analytical tasks.
5. Is able to determine the characteristics of analysis procedures and assess their suitability for a given analysis task.
6. Has the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate the adequacy of measurement results obtained either by him/herself or by others.
7. Has basic proficiency in one of the three languages spoken in the universities involved in the EACH programme and is familiar with the main cultural characteristics of the countries where studies take place.

University of Tartu

25 / Modules
(if the curriculum is divided into modules)
name and volume of the module: / General Analytical Chemistry Module (27)
general objectives of the module: / Student acquires the basic knowledge and skills in analytical chemistry.
learning outcomesof the module
(speciality related skills and knowledge to be acquired; generic skills. / Student, who has passed the module:·
- Has systematic understanding of analytical chemistry, its main concepts and terminology and is able to defend his/her ideas in a related discussion;
- Knows the physical and chemical background and is able to apply in practice the most common chemical analysis methods;
- Knows and is able to apply mathematical methods for treatment of measurement data and is able to present measurement results correctly;
- Has an overview of the possibilities for further development of chemical analysis methods and is able to evaluate the advantages and drawbacks of these methods.
courses of the module, their volumeand principles of their selection / Measurement Data Processing (3), Practical Chemical Analysis (6), Master Seminar in Analytical Chemistry (6), Practical Works in Chemical Analysis and Metrology (6), English Terminology in Analytical Chemistry and Metrology in Chemistry (6).
All courses are compulsory.
name and volume of the module: / Metrology Module (9)
general objectives of the module: / Student acquires the knowledge and practical skills in metrology and its applications to analytical chemistry.
learning outcomes of the module (speciality related skills and knowledge to be acquired; generic skills) / Student, who has passed the module:·
- has the knowledge of the main metrological concepts inherent in chemical analysis;
- has the knowledge and skills for ensuring and checking the reliability of analysis results;
- has the ability to analyze presented analysis results for their correctness and reliability.
courses of the module and principles of their selection / Fundamentals of Metrology (3), Metrology in Chemistry (6)
All courses are compulsory.
name and volume of the module: / Socio-economical Module (15)
general objectives of the module: / Student acquires the socio-economical knowledge of analytical chemistry and language skills.
learning outcomes of the module (speciality related skills and knowledge to be acquired; generic skills) / Student, who has passed the module:
- knows the main concepts of quality assurance, the most common quality assurance systems and is able to work in compliance with them;
- understands the socio-economical impact of analytical chemistry, both at micro- and macro-level;
- is able to communicate at the basic level in the language of one of the four countries involved in the programme
courses of the module and principles of their selection / Measurements and Law (3), Economic Aspects of Measurements (3), Quality Management (3), Language Course (6)@Ülle otsib keeleained
Language course: either Estonian, Finnish or Swedish language can be taken. The remaining courses are compulsory.
name and volume of the module: / Elective Module (9)
general objectives of the module: / Student acquires additional knowledge according to his/her interests. Also the levelling course in chemistry is included in this module.
learning outcomes of the module (speciality related skills and knowledge to be acquired; generic skills) / Student, who has passed the module:
- has introductory knowledge in some specific field of chemical analysis or physical measurements;
courses of the module and principles of their selection / Measuring andInstrumentation (3), Practical Works on Physical Measurement and Calibration (3), Introduction to Environmental Analysis (3), Introduction to Biochemical Analysis (3), Analytical chemistry of food products (3), Levelling course in chemistry (6)
9 ECTS credits are required. 6 ECTS must be earned from the courses listed above. The remaining 3 ECTS can be fromthe courses offered by UT, e.g. related to local culture or society.
For students showing insufficient level in the introductory test the Levelling course in chemistry is compulsory.

University of Oulu

25 / Modules
(if the curriculum is divided into modules)
name of the module: / Inorganic and Physical Chemistry Module (15)
general objectives of the module: / Student acquires a wide knowledge of the background chemistry areas that are needed to understand chemical and physical properties of elements and compounds and their reactivity. This is needed to get profound understanding of analytical systems, e.g. sample preparation and spectroscopy.
learning outcomes of the module
(speciality related skills and knowledge to be acquired; generic skills) / Student, who has passed the module:
-knows structure and bonding of complexes of transition metals and their chemical and spectroscopic properties;
-knows organometallic chemistry and catalysis;
-knows the basics of quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics and quantum mechanics of atoms and simple molecules.
courses of the module and principles of their selection / Inorganic Chemistry II (4), Physical Chemistry (II) (4), Inorganic Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry (7).
These courses are compulsory.
name of the module: / Trace Elements Analysis Module (10)
general objectives of the module: / Student obtains theoretical background and practical skills in trace element analysis using various instrumental techniques. Student acquires basic skills for common statistical methods and statistical experimental design.
learning outcomes of the module
(speciality related skills and knowledge to be acquired; generic skills) / Student, who has passed the module:
- has acquired in-depth theoretical background and basic practical skills of FAAS, ETAAS, ICP-OES and ICP-MS;
- is aware of interference effects, optimization of analytical methods and instrument diagnostics;
- is able to understand sources of different types of sampling errors and how to take representative samples;
-knows and can apply various sample preparation techniques used in trace and ultra trace elemental analysis depending on the scope of the analysis and is aware of systematic error sources in sample preparation;
- is familiar with most common statistical techniques that are applied in validation of analytical methods and in quality control in analytical laboratories;
- is able to apply most common experimental designs in the field of analytical chemistry.
courses of the module and principles of their selection / Sampling and Sample Preparation (4)
Atomic Spectrometric Methods (4).
ICP-MS Workshop (3).
Determination of Trace Elements (3)
Statistical Methods in Analytical Chemistry (4)
Experimental Design (4)
Courses in the amount of 10 ECTSare compulsory.. The exact courses depend on the topic of the master's thesis.
name of the module: / Finnish Language (5)
general objectives of the module: / Student acquires basic skills of the Finnish language.
learning outcomes of the module
(speciality related skills and knowledge to be acquired; generic skills) / Student is able to communicate in the Finnish language either at the level A1 or A2 (depending whether he/she has taken the language course at UT during the year 1). Language levels are determined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
courses of the module and principles of their selection / Finnish Language (5)
Compulsory course.

Uppsala University

25 / Modules
(if the curriculum is divided into modules)
name of the module: / Open Advanced Course in Chemistry with Focus on Separation and Mass Spectrometry(@10)
general objectives of the module: / The module will give practical and theoretical knowledge and skills of modern analytical separation and detection methods with emphasis on mass spectrometry.
learning outcomes of the module
(speciality related skills and knowledge to be acquired; generic skills. / Student, who has passed the module are able to:
  • describe theoretical models for separation, optimization and detection for chromatographic (liquid - and gas chromatography) and capillary electrophoretic methods and predict how changes in experimental conditions influence a separation with these methods
  • describe the principle and the design of the components that are included in separation and mass spectrometric instrumentation
  • account for which type of information that can be received from a chromatogram, electropherogram and mass spectrum and have the ability to carry out general evaluation of spectra
  • choose appropriate technique regarding both separation and detection and be able to choose and justify the choice of instrumentation based on performance and requirements that the applications demand
  • plan and carry out experiment that facilitates validation of the performance of methods such as sensitivity and selectivity
  • plan and carry out both qualitative and quantitative analysis of for example bioanalytical nature by means of the above mentioned methods, evaluate the data and assess the reliability of the results.

courses of the module and principles of their selection / The module is divided into two parts. Part 1: Introduction and theory (5), part 2: Practical applications (5).
Both parts are compulsory.
name of the module: / Applied Chemical Analysis of Complex Samples(@15)
general objectives of the module: / To obtain practical skills of analysis of different complex objects, related to the master's thesis topic.
learning outcomes of the module (speciality related skills and knowledge to be acquired; generic skills. / Student, who has passed the module:
-has obtained deep knowledge about advanced methods for sampling, sample preparation, separation and detection and how they can be combined into complete analytical procedures;
-has skills in usage of methods for analysis of variance and multivariate data handling;
-has developed skills to critically select proper methods to solve complex analytical problems from human medicine, industry, and environment.
courses of the module and principles of their selection / Applied Analysis (15)
Compulsory course.
name of the module: / Swedish Language (5)
general objectives of the module: / Student acquires basic skills of the Swedish language.
learning outcomes of the module
(speciality related skills and knowledge to be acquired; generic skills) / Student is able to communicate in the Swedish language either at the level A1 or A2 (depending whether he/she has taken the language course at UT during the year 1). Language levels are determined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
courses of the module and principles of their selection / Swedish Language (5)
Compulsory Course

Åbo Akademi University

25 / Modules
(if the curriculum is divided into modules)
name of the module: / Electroanalysis Module (25)
general objectives of the module: / Student acquires theoretical background and practical knowledge in electrochemistry and chemical sensors. Modern design and fabrication of electrochemical sensors are emphasized in laboratory exercises and seminars where student also becomes familiar with analytical chemistry research.
learning outcomes of the module
(speciality related skills and knowledge to be acquired; generic skills. / Student, who has passed the module:
  • understands the fundamental principles of electron transfer and double-layer charging at the electrode/solution interface
  • knows the theoretical background and working principles of potentiometry, voltammetry, conductometry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy
  • explains the main concepts of chemical sensors based on electrochemical-, optical-, mass- and thermal transduction of the signal
  • constructs an ion selective electrode and evaluates its analytical performance
  • is able to select and apply an electroanalytical method to solve an analytical problem and write a technical report
  • is familiar with the electrochemical principles of batteries, supercapacitors, fuel cells and solar cells
  • is familiar with current trends in analytical chemistry, including miniaturized total analysis systems

courses of the module and principles of their selection / Applied electrochemistry (5), Chemical sensors (5), Special project in analytical chemistry (10), Seminars in analytical chemistry (5)
All courses are compulsory.
name of the module: / Finnish or SwedishLanguage (5)
general objectives of the module: / Student acquires basic skills of the Finnish or Swedish language.
learning outcomes of the module
(speciality related skills and knowledge to be acquired; generic skills) / Student is able to communicate in the Finnish or Swedish language either at the level A1 or A2 (depending whether he/she has taken the language course at UT during the year 1). Language levels are determined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
courses of the module and principles of their selection / SwedishLanguage (5)
Compulsory

All Universities

name of the module: / Master's Thesis (30)
general objectives of the module: / Student develops practical skills in planning, executing and reporting ofscientific research in the field of analytical chemistry. An important preparatory element of the master's thesis is winter school consisting of short courses, discussions with professors and presentations by students about the progress of their master's theses.Besides the lectures and seminars on the advanced topics of analytical chemistry there is a special lecture on the ethical code of conduct and plagiarism for the first-year students during the winter school.
learning outcomes of the module
(speciality related skills and knowledge to be acquired; generic skills) / Student, who has passed the module:·
- is intimately familiar with one specific field of analytical chemistry both in terms of knowledge and skills;
- is able to compose and present public presentations and to present one's viewpoints, conclusions and generalizations and be able to discuss them with experts in the field;
- knows the principles and requirements for scientific work and scientific ethics and is able to work according to these requirements.
courses of the module and principles of their selection / Master's thesis (30)
Compulsory.

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