Program Overview

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Analytical Chemistry Program

Overview

The Analytical Chemistry program at Sapienza University of Rome is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and applications of analytical chemistry. The program aims to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to analyze complex systems and develop innovative solutions in various fields, including environmental science, food chemistry, and pharmaceuticals.

Curriculum

The program consists of a range of courses that cover the theoretical and practical aspects of analytical chemistry. The curriculum includes:

• NMR Methodology in Analytical Chemistry
• Instrumental Analytical Chemistry with Laboratory
• Instrumental Analytical Chemistry III with Laboratory
• Mass Spectrometry
• Nanostructured Materials Chemistry and Characterization
• Development and Validation of Analytical Methods on Real Matrices with Laboratory
• Organic Analysis
• Environmental Risks and Health
• Environmental Chemistry
• Other Language Skills
• Other Training Activities and Internships
• Final Exam

Course Descriptions

NMR Methodology in Analytical Chemistry

This course provides theoretical and practical knowledge of the physical bases of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance and its applications in Analytical Chemistry. Students will learn about the basic NMR theory, methods of execution and processing of modern NMR experiments, and the application of NMR parameters in Analytical Chemistry.

Instrumental Analytical Chemistry with Laboratory

This course is structured to provide an overview of the basic techniques listed in the program, illustrating their theoretical concepts and operating principles, as well as possible problems. The main objectives include addressing students to the correct identification of the most suitable analytical technique and providing the knowledge to optimize instrumental conditions.

Instrumental Analytical Chemistry III with Laboratory

This course aims to provide in-depth knowledge of the main extraction and instrumental separation techniques, including chromatographic, electrophoretic, and supercritical phase techniques. Students will learn about the parameters necessary for the validation of an analytical method and develop the ability to critically process the results of instrumental analysis.

Mass Spectrometry

This course provides an introduction to the basic concepts of mass spectrometry, including ionization techniques, mass analyzers, and tandem mass spectrometry. Students will learn about the applications of mass spectrometry in Analytical Chemistry and develop the capability to select the most suitable instrumentation and acquisition modes for the analysis of biological, environmental, and food samples.

Nanostructured Materials Chemistry and Characterization

This course aims to provide fundamental knowledge and basic principles for the study of materials and nanomaterials, starting from their specific surface and bulk characteristics, to their characterization methods, and new materials and nanomaterials properties and performances.

Development and Validation of Analytical Methods on Real Matrices with Laboratory

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to develop and validate analytical methods on real matrices. Students will learn about the problems associated with sampling and extraction techniques and develop the ability to experimentally develop an analytical method and validate it according to the main validation protocols.

Organic Analysis

This course aims to instruct students on the structural identification of complex organic compounds via their spectrometrical properties. Students will learn about the theoretical knowledge on 1H NMR, 13C NMR, EI-MS, and IR spectrometry and develop the ability to identify the structure of different classes of complex organic compounds.

Environmental Risks and Health

This course introduces students to environmental problems and their effects on human health. Students will learn about the recognition, evaluation, and control of environmental factors and develop the capability to critically evaluate an environmental problematic.

Environmental Chemistry

This course provides students with the elemental conceptual means to evaluate the environmental impact, understand the environmental chemical processes, and interact with pollutants in the environment. Students will learn about the problems involved in the retrieval use of natural resources and develop the ability to critically evaluate an environmental problematic.

Elective Courses

The program offers a range of elective courses, including:

• Sensors and Biosensors
• Analytical Forensis Chemistry
• Chemometrics
• Three-Dimensional Modeling

Assessment and Evaluation

The program includes a range of assessment and evaluation methods, including exams, laboratory reports, and a final exam. Students will be evaluated on their knowledge and understanding of the course material, as well as their ability to apply theoretical concepts to practical problems.

Language Skills

The program is taught in Italian, but students are also required to develop other language skills, including English.

Training Activities and Internships

The program includes other training activities and internships, which provide students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in analytical chemistry and develop their skills in a professional setting.

Final Exam

The final exam is a comprehensive assessment of the student's knowledge and understanding of the program material. Students will be required to demonstrate their ability to apply theoretical concepts to practical problems and critically evaluate complex systems.