A participatory improvement activity of the EC-JRC to improve metrology in chemistry in EU candidate countries

In 2000, the European Commission-Joint Research Centre, Institute for Reference Materials and Measurements (EC-JRC-IRMM) set up a project to improve the scientific basis for metrology in chemistry (MiC) in EU candidate countries. Several activities were initiated (training, fellowships, sponsoring seminars, conferences and participation in the International Measurement Evaluation Programme – IMEP). A particular initiative, discussed here, was to assist each of the national measurement institutes of these countries to write a status report on MiC. Most importantly, the report was intended to be the end-product of a process to document the current status of MiC. Intentionally, this process involved not only the providers of services in MiC but all the major stakeholders in this activity (e.g. major field laboratories, accreditation bodies, regulatory bodies, educators, professional bodies). The status reports are intended to be the first step of the future improvement process. In those countries where writing of the status reports has been started (Slovenia, Poland, Bulgaria and Estonia) the first signs are that this process leads to better co-operation and particularly a better understanding of what the future role and activities of each of these stakeholders should be. Correspondence to N. Majcen     

Reliability of analytical information in the XXIst century

One of the most relevant bottlenecks of the progress of analytical sciences is the existence of adequate references in general and, in particular, of measurement standards for analytical processes and their proper use in the context of metrology in chemistry. Keywords such as traceability, uncertainty, calibration, etc. are crucial to characterise the analytical information. All of them can be summarised by using reliability as an overall analytical attribute. The main aim of this paper is the systematic consideration of this basic approach among the trends in Analytical Chemistry, particularly in qualitative analysis.     

IMEP in support of the comparability of measurement results across the Romanian chemical metrology infrastructure

On the basis of quantitative chemical measurements many important decisions are made in support of legislation or in industrial processes or social aspects. For this reason it is important to improve the quality of chemical measurement results and thus make them comparable and acceptable everywhere. The measurement quality is important to enable an equivalent implementation of the European Union regulations and directives across an enlarged EU. In this context, the European Commission–Joint Research Centre–Institute for Reference Materials and Measurement (EC-JRC-IRMM) set up a programme to improve the scientific basis for metrology in chemistry (MiC) in EU candidate countries in the framework of EU enlargement. Several activities were initiated, such as training, fellowships, sponsoring of seminars, conferences and participation in interlaboratory comparisons. To disseminate measurement traceability, IRMM provides through its International Measurement Evaluation Programme (IMEP) an interlaboratory tool to enable the benchmarking of laboratory performance. IMEP emphasizes the metrological aspects of measurement results, such as traceability and measurement uncertainty. In this way it has become a publicly available European tool for MiC. The Romanian Bureau of Legal Metrology – National Institute of Metrology (BRML-INM) actively supports the participation of Romanian authorized and field laboratories in IMEP interlaboratory comparisons. This paper describes the interest of Romanian laboratories participating in this programme, the analytical and metrological problems that became relevant during these exercises and some actions for improvement. The results from Romanian laboratories participating in IMEP-12 (water), IMEP-16 (wine), IMEP-17 (human serum) and IMEP-20 (tuna fish) are presented. To conclude, the educational and training activities at national level organized jointly by the Romanian National Institute of Metrology (INM) and IRMM are also mentioned.     

Activities to foster training in nuclear and radiochemistry from IACS,IAEA-Vienna

Summary Given the mismatch between supply of and demand for nuclear scientists, education in nuclear and radiochemistry has become a serious concern. The Nuclear and Radiochemistry in Chemistry Education (NRIChEd) Curriculum Project was undertaken to reintroduce the topics normally covered in a one-semester radiochemistry course into the traditional courses of a four-year chemistry major: general chemistry, organic chemistry, quantitative and instrumental analysis, and physical chemistry. NRIChEd uses a three-pronged approach that incorporates radiochemistry topics when related topics in the basic courses are covered, presents special topics of general interest as a vehicle for teaching nuclear and radiochemistry alongside traditional chemistry, and incorporates the use of non-licensed amounts of radioactive substances in demonstrations and student laboratory experiments. This approach seeks not only to reestablish nuclear science in the chemistry curriculum, but to use it as a tool for elucidating fundamental and applied aspects of chemistry as well. Moreover, because of its relevance in many academic areas, nuclear science enriches the chemistry curriculum by encouraging interdisciplinary thinking and problem solving.     

Analytical Chemistry at the University of Pretoria

 Analytical Chemistry is one of the required subjects together with inorganic, physical and organic chemistry in the undergraduate curriculum in the department of chemistry at the University of Pretoria. However to address the needs of industry the department is also involved in an undergraduate curriculum with specialisation in chemical sciences. Analytical Chemistry forms the major part of this course where the emphasis is placed on problem solving. Aspects like process chemistry, process analysers, flowing systems, automation, data processing and chemometrics are some of the latest modern topics included in the course. Management also forms part of this course. The undergraduate curriculum, from basic principles to PhD-studies and postgraduate specialisation is presented. Received: 20 November 1995/Revised: 1 June 1996/Accepted: 17 June 1996     

Analytical Chemistry at the University of Pretoria

 Analytical Chemistry is one of the required subjects together with inorganic, physical and organic chemistry in the undergraduate curriculum in the department of chemistry at the University of Pretoria. However to address the needs of industry the department is also involved in an undergraduate curriculum with specialisation in chemical sciences. Analytical Chemistry forms the major part of this course where the emphasis is placed on problem solving. Aspects like process chemistry, process analysers, flowing systems, automation, data processing and chemometrics are some of the latest modern topics included in the course. Management also forms part of this course. The undergraduate curriculum, from basic principles to PhD-studies and postgraduate specialisation is presented. Received: 20 November 1995/Revised: 1 June 1996/Accepted: 17 June 1996     

分析化学的第二个春天

从研究分析化学的历史发展入手，以大量历史事实为根据，指出分析化学曾经历过两次重大变革。第一次变革(19世纪末至20世纪初)使分析化学从分析化学家的技艺发展为科学；第二次变革(20世纪70年代迄今)则使分析化学进入了分析化学家重新当家作主的、欣欣向荣的“第二个春天”。     

计算化学实验的课程建设

With the fast development of theoretical chemistry methodologies and computer hardware and software technologies, computational chemistry has become more and more imperative in chemical science. Accordingly, we have initiated "Computational Chemistry Experiments" course based on "Introductory Computational Chemistry" course developed in the Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University since 2013, to provide basic training and computational chemistry practices for undergraduate students. The popular quantum chemistry software Gaussian is used as the major tool in the course. We focus on the exploratory feature of computational chemistry, creating initial structures and optimizing geometries, to provide fundamental training for students to comprehend the difference of traditional experimental chemistry and modern computational chemistry. Systematic research training is offered to develop the creative thinking capacity of students in using computational chemistry methods in chemistry education and research.     

基于中国大学MOOC、慕课堂和QQ群三结合的分析化学课程在线教学实践

中国地质大学(武汉)分析化学课程团队采用国家精品在线开放课程作为课程资源、慕课堂作为智慧教学工具、QQ群作为在线讲授和辅导答疑的平台,成功地开展了分析化学课程在线教学实践。实践表明,基于MOOC、慕课堂和QQ群三结合的在线教学形式受到了学生的欢迎和喜爱,学生普遍易于接受,参与积极性高,初显教学效果较好。     

Changes in analytical chemistry corresponding to the stage of industrial development

Summary The industrial application of analytical chemistry is characterized by its mutual dependence on the stage of technical development. This relation and the changes that have taken place during the last 150 years are demonstrated by way of examples. At the beginning of this period analytical chemistry had only to serve as supplier of analytical data for the investigation of chemical systems, and today at the end of the time observed a great variety of analytical methods produce and supply in special fields most of the information for control and regulation systems of technical processes.Dedicated to Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. Hanns Malissa as meritorious founder of the Symposium on Philosophy and History of Analytical Chemistry     

现代分析化学课程教学改革与实践

Modern analytical chemistry is the important professional course for graduate students of analytical chemistry and the related majors. It is the continuation and promotion of knowledge of analytical chemistry course and the key course to improve the scientific research ability of students. The course includes modern separation science, modern electroanalytical chemistry, modern photoanalytical chemistry and advanced analytical chemistry. It is an important guarantee for improving teaching quality to carry out teaching reform of modern analytical chemistry. In the paper, starting from the construction of teaching team, the modern analytical chemistry course group including four courses was set up for the first time. The course contents are reorganized. The teaching methods are optimized and coordinated. The courses are constructed collectively, including reforming the teaching mode and teaching method, editing textbook appropriately and setting up website with a variety of teaching materials. Therefore, the teaching quality can be guaranteed and the disciplinary fundamentals for research work of students can be strengthened.     

《高分子化学》课程中“活性自由基聚合”的教学实践

《高分子化学》课程是五大化学基础课程(无机化学、有机化学、分析化学、物理化学、高分子化学)之一,是化学类、高分子材料与工程、材料化学专业的必修课程。"活性"/可控自由基聚合是一种相对较新且重要的聚合物合成技术和方法,针对目前《高分子化学》课程中活性自由基聚合的教学比较薄弱的现状,从教学的角度探讨了活性聚合和可控/"活性"自由基聚合的本质和特点,介绍了本人在这方面的教学实践活动,遵循成果导向教育理念,通过以学为中心的教学方式,打造金课,提高教学质量。     

Research on analytical chemistry in Brazil: an overview

An overview is presented of the beginnings, evolution and current status of research on analytical chemistry in Brazil. Among the various fields of chemistry two decades ago, Analytical Chemistry was considered one of the least developed in Brazil. In the last 15 years, however, research and development in this field have expanded considerably and today it is one of the most highly developed fields of Chemistry in Brazil. This paper offers a general overview of this evolution and some suggestions for possible routes for the future of analytical chemistry in Brazil.     

传承戴安邦先生的科学精神和学术理念

戴安邦先生是中国化学会的发起人之一,是中国化学会最早主办的刊物《化学》的创办者,长期任该刊总编和总经理,为中国的化学事业发展奉献了一生,对中国化学特别是无机化学的发展和繁荣有重大贡献。戴安邦先生认为化学是造福于人类的科学,化学家首先应热爱化学,有为事业为国家的献身精神。化学家对科学发展应有责任敏感性和创新意识,具团队协作精神和高尚的品德。戴安邦先生一生根据祖国科学技术的发展需要,从事了多个化学领域的教学和科研工作。先后在胶体化学及多酸多碱、化学模拟生物固氮、配合物固相反应研究、抗肿瘤金属配合物研究和新功能配合物设计与合成等领域取得重大成果。他是中国配位化学的主要奠基人之一,建立了南京大学配位化学研究所、配位化学国家重点实验室,为我国配位化学的繁荣发展及人才培养作出了重大贡献。     

《绿色化学》教学中采用英语课件汉语讲解方法初探

在《绿色化学》教学中,采用英语课件、汉语讲授的方法。本文对学生关于这一教学方法的反馈意见进行分析。结果表明,大学生适应双语教学的主要困难是语言;双语教学宜在适当时机引入,大三是一个较好的时机;教学宜先英语板书、汉语讲解,其后循序渐进;双语专业课教学应有适当的课程体系与之配套,要注意教学方法和教学手段。双语教学可使学生在提高专业水平的同时提高英语水平,一举两得,事半功倍。     

诺贝尔化学奖与生物专业有机化学教材内容相关性分析

结合有机化学教材内容总结了有机化学领域的诺贝尔化学奖情况,分析了诺贝尔化学奖与有机化学及生物科学的关系,并介绍了在生物专业有机化学教学中引入诺贝尔化学奖的方法。将诺贝尔化学奖引入生物专业有机化学的教学实践有利于学生认识课程重要性,激发学习动力,提高综合素质和创新能力。     

疫情背景下多元化素材在分析化学线上教学中的综合运用

Because of the outbreak of COVID-19, the course 'Analytical Chemistry II' is taught via online for the 2019-2020 spring semester. During the process, materials from various sources are successfully incorporated into the teaching. Particularly, the detection, therapy, drug development for COVID-19 are all tightly related to analytical chemistry. With introduction of these correlative multimedia materials into the teaching and learning practice, we can help the students better understand the concept of analytical chemistry. It is a beneficial attempt for combination of online and offline teaching in the future.     

Chemistry as a branch of analytical chemistry

Summary An approach to the teaching of chemistry and of analytical chemistry is presented, suitable for use at the 2nd or 3rd year level. The present tendency to subdivide chemistry into many small units is countered by this suggestion to use a comprehensive course on analytical chemistry as a means of reuniting the subdivisions of modern chemistry.

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Chemie als Zweig der analytischen Chemie

Zusammenfassung Der Unterricht in Chemie und analytischer Chemie des 2. oder 3. Studienjahres wird von einem neuen Gesichtspunkt aus gesehen: der heutigen Tendenz, Chemie in diverse Teilgebiete zu zergliedern, wird der Vorschlag eines allgemeinen Lehrganges in analytischer Chemie entgegengestellt, mit dessen Hilfe eine Wiedervereinigung der Teilgebiete der modernen Chemie erzielt werden kann.

Lecture presented at Euroanalysis I Conference, 28. 8.–1. 9. 1972 in Heidelberg, Germany.     

The United States Department of Energy funded program: Summer schools in nuclear and radio-chemistry

Following several national surveys that clearly indicated both a paucity of universities offering nuclear chemistry courses, and a severe shortage of personnel trained and educated in nuclear sciences, the US Department of Energy (DOE) agreed to fund a special summer program. This program would take 12 undergraduates on a competitive scholarship basis from across the nation, and provide them with an intensive 6 week course in the fundamentals of nuclear science. The first such course was taught in the summer of 1984 at San Jose State University in California, and has met each summer since that time. In this course, the students cover material equivalent to approximately 2 semester units of health physics and radiological safety, 3 semester units of lecture material on nuclear chemistry, radiochemistry, uses of radionuclides, and nuclear instrumentation, and 3 semester units of laboratory work in radiochemistry, radiation chemistry, and associated topics in nuclear science. A second course was opened in 1989, with the same curriculum and intent, and sited at the Brookhaven National Laboratory on Long Island, New York. With regard to intent, both courses are very successful, with a majority of persons going on to complete graduate degrees in some aspect of nuclear science (nuclear chemistry, nuclear physics, health physics, nuclear medicine PhD programs, and synthesis with radio-nuclides or programs such as nuclear pharmacy or pharmacology) or nuclear medicine and oncology via MD programs.Presently a member of the Chemistry Department, formerly Chairman of the Department of Chemistry, and now Dean of the College of Science at SJSU.     

专辑主编寄语

喜逢中国科学院长春应用化学研究所建所70周年华诞之际,真诚感谢安立佳院士作为客座编辑邀请国内化学相关领域著名院士和专家出版这一期纪念刊专辑。《应用化学》创刊于1983年,为中国科学院长春应用化学研究所的发展和国内相关化学领域提供了一个学术交流的平台,始终秉持“应用化学,追求卓越”的办刊理念,面向科研单位、大专院校和化学化工领域的科研及技术人员,着重报道化学及交叉学科有应用前景的创新性基础科学研究和创造性科研技术成果,介绍该领域中的新发现、新理论、新方法、新技术、新产品及相关科技信息,为推动应用化学学科的发展、加强国内国际间的学术交流、人才培养和现代化建设服务。该专辑的出版必将对该领域的发展起到重要的促进作用。