Vaal University of Technology

VAAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

FACULTY OF

APPLIED AND COMPUTER SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

LOGBOOK: WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING

UNIVERSITY TRAINING

ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY

FOREWORD

1. TO THE EMPLOYER

Thank you for your indispensable share as training partner in this important area of cooperate educations.

You are undoubtedly aware of the fact that a student must have completed six months of applicable work integrated learning plus the two and a half years prescribed university training before the National Diploma: Analytical Chemistry (3215035) is awarded to him/her.

To ensure the effectiveness of the work integrated learning period the employer and must cooperate as equal partners.

Against this background the friendly request that employers should ensure that the logbook is kept up to date and is periodically submitted to the applicable school of the applicable Department of the University for evaluation.

2. TO THE STUDENT

To qualify for the National Diploma: Analytical Chemistry (3215035) a six month period of suitable work integrated learning as well as the prescribed University training must be successfully be completed.

To assist the University in assessing the progress of your work integrated learning, you have to report on a continuing basis to the Head of Department: Chemistry

The attached logbook makes it easy to keep a permanent record of all your activities during your work integrated learning period. Your tutor/mentor must certify that you satisfactorily performed the work reported.

In the event of a change of employer during this period, have your logbook brought up to date before leaving. The logbook will inform your new employer about you training programs and activities.

For the period of work integrated learning you must also complete the required registration form at the Department of the University concerned.

On completion of your work integrated learning program, this logbook and other documents which may be required must be submitted with your application for the issuing of your National Diploma.

DR E.B. NAIDOO

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: CHEMISTRY

TEL: (016) 950 9603

FAX: (016) 950 9794

RECORD OF TRAINING OF STUDENT

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STUDENT NUMBER
COURSE / N. DIP: ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (3215035)
PERIODS OF
UNIVERSITY TRAINING / FROM / TO / FULL-TIME / PART-TIME
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PERIODS OF WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING / FROM / TO / EMPLOYER

OFFICIAL STAMP OF EMPLOYER/COMPANY

GUIDELINES FOR WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING

AIM OF WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING (WIL):

WIL is an integral part of the training and, together with University Training, form a co-operative training unit. It is therefore the aim of WIL to compel the students in his/her work situation, to be actively engaged in the broadening of his/her knowledge and analytical skills. It is also important that the students be exposed to the industrial world and his/her occupational ethics.

The outline for WIL has been drawn up in order that the prescribed requirements can, where possible, fit in with the working environment of each students and his employer.

DURATION OF COURSE:

Five semester University training and one semester applicable work integrated learning for a total minimum duration of three years. Students enroll for WIL by registering for one semester for the subject “Chemical Industry: Practical P1”.

Students may register for “Chemical Industry: Practical P1” during any semester, even for the semester immediately preceding full-time study.

WHERE IS WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING DONE?

“Chemical Industry: Practical P1” must be completed by the student at an accredited employer.

GUIDELINES FOR WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING:

1. REGISTRATION FOR WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING:

It is the responsibility of the student to register at the University for work integrated learning. No students will be registered without proof of employment. Registration takes place at the same time as registration for full-time and part-time students during January and July each year or soon after the student is employed Registration takes place by the completion of an application to register that is available at the Head of Department: Chemistry.

2. REPORTS ON WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING:

The student and his/her employer (training institution) organize his/her work integrated learning according to aspects referred to in this logbook. The employer may appoint a mentor for the student. At the end of the training period the student reports to his/her mentor. The mentor evaluates the report and, using the prescribed form in the logbook, reports to the University.

3. GENERAL

University staff will attempt to visit the student during his/her work integrated learning period Employers are requested to make contact with the department if they experience any problems or if they want to make any changes to the training programme.

NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (3215035)

1. Admission Requirements

Senior Certificate to its equivalent. (A pass in Mathematics and Physical Science is recommended).

2. Duration of course

Full-time: Five semesters of class attendance at a University and one semester applicable in-service training. The minimum total of duration is three years and no award will be considered until the complete course (theory and work integrated learning) has been satisfactorily completed.

Part-time: Over a minimum period of three to four years for persons who are employed in order that the required work integrated learning may be completed.

3. Curriculum

Semester 1

Analytical Chemistry I (150413512) AAACA 1B

Chemistry I (150417112) AACHC 1A

Module 1: Theory AACHX 1A

Module 2: Practical AACHY 1A

Physics I (150710512) APFSA 1C

Mathematics I (160404012) AMISS 1C

Communication Skills I (129900612) HKKVA 1C

Semester 2

Analytical Chemistry II (150416622) AAACA 2

Analytical Chemistry: Practical II (150400622) AAACP 2A

Inorganic Chemistry II (150416822) AAICA 2C

Physical Chemistry II (150413722) AAFCA 2B

Organic Chemistry II (150413822) AAOCA 2B

Semester 3

Inorganic Chemistry II (150414203) AAICA 3B

Physical Chemistry III (150414303) AAFCA 3B

Organic Chemistry III (150414103) AAOCA 3B

Computer Skills I (060205512) AEREV 1B

Semester 4

Analytical Chemistry III (150414503) AAACA 3B

Analytical Chemistry: Practical III (150414603) AAACP 3B

Chemical Quality Assurance (150416722) AACKV 2A

Semester 5

Chemical Process Industries II (080506822) AACPA 2B

Entrepreneurial Skills (040927512) BBENT 1A

Physics II (150710922) APFSA 2A

Industrial Chemical Analysis (150417522) AAIAC 2A

Mathematics II (160404122) AMISK 2C

Semester 6

Chemical Industry: Practical P1 AACNP 1A

Remarks:

(1) Compulsory instructional offerings:

All instructional offerings are compulsory

(2) Prerequisite instructional offerings:

Chemistry I for Inorganic Chemistry II,

Physical Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II

4. Syllabuses

Semester 1

ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY I AAACA 1B

CONTENTS

THEORY:

1. Introduction to analytical chemistry.

2. Laboratory practice and safety.

3. Calculations in analytical chemistry.

4. Elementary statistics, including significant figures, precision and accuracy.

5. Sampling and sample handling.

6. Introduction to classical analysis.

7. Technical report writing.

CHEMISTRY I AACHC 1A

MODULE 1: CHEMSITRY: THEORY I AACHX 1A

1. Matter and energy: Atomic structure

Periodic table

Chemical bonding

Nomenclature of inorganic compounds

2. Chemical equations and stoichiometry

3. Solutions

4. Acids, bases and slats

5. Chemical equilibrium

6. Electrochemistry and redox theory

7. Introduction to inorganic chemistry

8. Introduction to organic chemistry

MODULE 2: CHEMISTRY: PRACTICAL I AACHY 1A

1. Heating techniques

2. Separation techniques

3. Cation and anion analysis

4. Gravimetric analysis

5. Titrimetric analysis

6. Redox titrations

PHYSICS 1 APFSA 1C

SECTION A: THEORY

1. Introduction to vectors

2. Equilibrium of a particle

3. Motion in a straight line

4. Newton’s second law

5. Motion in a plane

6. Work and energy

7. Impulse and momentum

8. Equilibrium moment of a force

9. Rotation

10. Elasticity

11. Fluid statics

12. Fluid dynamics

13. Temperature and expansion

14. Quantity of heat

15. Heat transfer

16. The first law of thermodynamics

17. Gas law

18. Electrostatics

19. Ohm’s law

20. Resistance and circuits

21. The magnetic field

22. The magnetic field of a current

23. Induced electromotive force

24. The nature and propagation of light

25. Images formed by a single surface

26. Lenses

27. Refraction through prisms

28. Illumination

29. Interference and diffraction

30. Photon’s, electrons and atoms

31. Nuclear physics

SECTION B: PRACTICAL

1. Electricity

2. Nuclear physics

3. Optics

4. Mechanics

5. Heat

MATHEMATICS I AMISS 1C

1. Calculations

2. Algebra

3. The Binomium

4. Trigonometry

5. Graphs

6. Differential calculus

7. Integral calculus

COMMUNICATION SKILLS HKKVA 1C

Semester 2

ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY AAACA 2C

1. Gravimetric analysis

2. Precipitation titrations

3. Neutralization titrations

4. Non-aqueous titrations

5. Complexiometric titrations

6. Redox titrations

7. Analytical separations

8. Refractometry and polarimetry

ANALYTICAL CHEMSITRY: PRACTICAL II AAACP 2A

Section A: Wet chemical analysis

1. Revision

2. Sampling

3. Gravimetry

4. Volumetry

5. Total analysis of complex materials

Section B: Basic instrumental analysis

1. Chromatography

2. Potentiometry

3. Refractometry

4. Polarimetry

INORGANIC CHEMISTRY II AAAICA 2C

CONTENTS

THEORY

1. Introduction to chemical bonding and an advanced study of ionic bonding.

2. Chemical reactions in an aqueous and non-aqueous solution

3. Redox chemistry: Derivation of oxidation state diagrams

4. Descriptive inorganic chemistry

4.1 Hydrogen

4.2 Group IA (Li, Na, K)

4.3 Group IIA (Mg, Ca)

4.4 Group IIIA (B, A1)

4.5 Group IVA (C, Si, Ge, Sn, Pb)

4.6 Group VA (N, P, As, Sb, Bi)

4.7 Group VIA (O, S)

4.8 Group VIIA (F, Cl, Br, I)

PRACTICAL

1. Group IV (C, Si)

2. Group V (N)

3. Group VI (O, S)

4. Group VII (Halogens)

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II AAFCA 2B

THEORY

1. Gases: ideal and non-ideal

2. Liquids: surface tension, viscosity, additive properties

3. Chemical kinetics

4. Chemical equilibrium

5. Colloids

6. Colligative properties of solutions

7. Electrochemsitry

PRACTICAL

Practical physical chemistry

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II AAOCA 2B

THEORY

1. Introduction

2. Aliphatic hydrocarbons

3. Benzene

4. Alkyl and aryl halides

5. Alkanols and alkoxyalkanes

6. Phenols

7. Alkanals and alkanones

8. Carboxylix acids and derivatives

9. Amines

PRACTICAL

1. Quantitative analysis

2. Qualitative analysis

3. Separation and extraction

4. Elementary techniques (distillation and recrystallisation)

Semester 3

INORGANIC CHEMISTRY III AAICA 3B

CONTENTS

THEORY

1. Chemical bonding

1.1 Theories of covalent bonding

1.2 Coordination chemistry

1.3 Crystal field and Ligand field theories

2. Descriptive chemistry of the transition elements

2.1 Extraction and uses

2.2 The first transition series (Sc to Ni)

2.3 Group IB (Cu, Ag, Au)

2.4 Group IIB (Zn, Cd, Hg)

3. Nuclear chemistry

PRACTICAL

1. Preparation and study of complexes

2. Spectroscopic study of transition metal compounds

3. Preparation of inorganic complexes

4. Electroplating of metals

5. Extraction of metals

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY III AAFCA 3B

THEORY

1. Chemical thermodynamics: First, Second and Third Law

2. Changing of phase: phase diagrams

3. Electrochemistry: conductivity, transfer number, eletrolysis

4. Reaction kinetics: orders, Arrhenius equations, compound mechanisms, catalyses

5. Quantum chemistry: atomic spectra, emission and absorption spectra, rotational spectra, Raman, vibrational and electronic spectra

6. The solid state: crystal lattices, planes, indices, X-ray diffraction, structure of crystals

7. Surface chemistry: adsorption isotherms, surface reactions

PRACTICAL

1. Conductometry

2. Coulometry and electrolysis

3. Reaction kinetics

4. Simple thermodynamic determinations

5. Surface chemistry

6. Elementary crystallography

7. Quantum chemistry

8. Physical properties of gasses and liquids

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY III AAOCA 3B

CONTENTS

THEORY

1. Introduction

2. Stereochemistry and conformational analyses

3. Strength of acids and bases

4. Nucleophilic reactions and unsaturated carbons

5. Nucleophilic substitution at saturated carbons

6. Elimination reactions

7. Aromatic chemistry

8. Natural and synthetic polymers

9. Carbohydrates and related biological compounds

10. Determination of organic structures

PRACTICAL

1. Preparation, isolation and purification of organic compounds

2. Library/laboratory project

3. Qualitative instrumental analyses of organic compounds

COMPUTER SKILLS 1 AEREV 1B

Semester 4

ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY III AAACA 3B

CONTENTS

1. Data handling

2. Introduction to absorption and emission spectroscopy

3. Molecular spectroscopy

3.1 Ultraviolet and visible: Instrumentation

3.2 Ultraviolet and visible: Methods

3.3 Infrared

4. Atomic spectroscopy

4.1 Flame emission and atomic absorption spectrometry

4.2 Atomic emission spectroscopy

4.3 X-ray methods

5. Chromatographic methods

5.1 General principles

5.2 Quantitative analyses

5.3 Gas chromatography

5.4 Liquid chromatography

6. Electrometric methods of analysis

6.1 Potentiometry

6.2 Polarography

6.3 Electrogavimetry and coulometry

7. Thermal analysis

ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY: PRACTICAL III AACAP 3B

CONTENTS

1. Flame atomic spectrometry

1.1 Flame photometry

1.2 Atomic absorption spectrometry

2. Molecular spectroscopy

2.1 Colorimetry

2.2 UV visible spectrometry

2.3 Infrared spectroscopy

3. Chromatography

3.1 Gas chromatography

3.2 Liquid chromatography

4. Electro-analytical methods

4.1 Potentiometry

4.2 Polarography

4.3 Electrogravimetry and coulometry

5. Atomic emission spectrometry and X-ray methods

5.1 X-ray method

5.2 Atomic emission spectrometry

6. Thermal analysis

CHEMICAL QUALITY ASSURANCE AACKV 2A

CONTENTS

1. Advanced statistical treatment of data in Analytical Chemistry

2. Optimization and calibration of analytical instruments

3. Quality assurance systems

4. Laboratory accreditation

5. Research methods and techniques

Semester 5

CHEMICAL PROCESS INDUSTRIES II ACCPA 2B

CONTENTS

Note: Compulsory subjects are points 1, 2, 8 and 9, choice of any three other subjects from lsit. A minimum of 7 subjects must be covered.

1. Coal processing Compulsory

2. Petroleum refining Compulsory

3. Synthetic rubber

4. Plastics

5. Paper and pulp

6. Sugar refining

7. Agrochemicals

8. Iron and steel Compulsory

9. Heavy chemicals Compulsory

ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS BBENT 1A

1. Evaluating opportunity and developing the business concept

2. Assessing and acquiring necessary resources

3. Acquiring and existing business

4. Managing the enterprise and harvesting value

5. Project

PHYSICS II APFSA 2A

CONTENTS

SECTION A: ATOMIC PHYSICS (OR QUANTUM PHYSICS)

1. Interaction of radiation with matter

- Electromagnetic spectrum

- Electromagnetic radiation of waves

(General nature, diffraction, scattering, polarization, reflection, interference, etc)

2. Quantum mechanical properties of radiation

- Wave particle duality

- Photo electric effect

- Absorption, emission, etc

- Quantum theory (Rydberg, etc)

- Selection Rules

- Stark, Zeeman and Doppler effect

SECTION B: OPTICS

1. Lasers

2. Diffraction gratings and spectrometers

3. Detectors for spectroscopy – basic principles

(Photo-tubes, silicon diodes, vidicons, CCD, CTD, CID, heat detectors)

4. Fibre optics

5. Multiple designs (Fourier Transform, etc)