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Instrumentation and methods of analysis

Course Description: The "Instrumentation and Analytical Methods" course aims to introduce students to the fundamental and applied principles of the most important instruments and techniques used in chemical and food analysis. The course includes studying the operating principles of analytical instruments such as food analysis instruments, spectroscopy, chromatography, and electrochemical analysis, in addition to sample preparation methods, quality control, and result validation. The course also focuses on the practical applications of these techniques in analyzing the components of feed, animal products, blood, and animal tissues, while training students to interpret results and link them to their specialized field.
Credits: 2
Objectives of the course :

1. Identify the scientific principles underlying different analytical instruments.
2. Differentiate between different analytical methods and choose the most suitable one based on the sample type.
3. Understand sample preparation steps and perform analysis accurately.
4. Operate basic analytical instruments or understand their operating mechanisms.
5. Interpretation of analysis results and their correlation with the chemical or biological properties of the sample.
6. Quality Control & Validation.
7. Identifying and minimizing sources of error during analysis.
8. Application of analytical techniques in fields such as feed, animal and blood products, and animal products

Course outputs :

Knowledge & Understanding
• Familiarity with the basics of chemical and biological analysis.
• Understanding the operating principles of devices such as: spectroscopy, chromatography, and electrochemical analysis.
• Knowing quality control methods and verifying the accuracy of results.
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Intellectual skills
• Analyze and scientifically interpret measurement results.
• Compare different analysis methods and select the most suitable one.
Assess the reliability of analytical data and detect errors.
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Professional & Practical Skills
• Prepare samples using proper methods.
• Perform some basic laboratory tests.
• Use analytical instruments or handle their data.
Recording results and preparing accurate lab reports.
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General & Transferable Skills
• Laboratory work skills and adherence to safety procedures.
Time management during lab tests.
Scientific report writing skills.
• Utilize basic software for data analysis.

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  • Last updated: 2026-04-21

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