Education in Analytical Chemistry at the Universities in The Netherlands

Summary In this paper a survey is presented of the actual situation with regard to the education in Analytical Chemistry at the universities in the Netherlands.Presented at Euroanalysis III conference, Dublin, August 20–25, 1978     

Teaching of Analytical Chemistry at Universities in Poland

Summary Education in Analytical Chemistry in Poland is mainly carried out at Universities and Technical Universities according to a unified curriculum. Courses on Analytical Chemistry in the second year and on instrumental analysis in the third year are compulsory for all students of chemistry. There are courses and lectures on specialized subjects in the fourth and fifth year for those who intend to subunit their thesis in Analytical Chemistry.Presented at Euroanalysis III conference, Dublin, August 20–25, 1978     

Undergraduate teaching of Analytical Chemistry at the Italian universities

Summary The present state of teaching Analytical Chemistry in Italian universities is described and proposals are made for general improvement.Presented at Euroanalysis III conference, Dublin, August 20–25, 1978     

The teaching of Analytical Chemistry in Norway

Summary Training in Analytical-Chemistry at the University of Oslo, at the Oslo Technical College and at the School for Medical Technologists at Oslo University Hospital is briefly outlined.Presented at Euroanalysis III conference, Dublin, August 20–25, 1978     

Education and training of Analytical chemists in Yugoslavia

Summary There are twenty chemistry departments at Yugoslavian universities and polytechnics with as many chairs of Analytical Chemistry. The individual courses show considerable differences with regard to their extent and content. The share of Analytical Chemistry is not uniform and taken as a whole not adequate. However, improvements are under way. Details of the main courses and teaching plans are given.Presented at Euroanalysis III conference. Dublin, August 20–25, 1978     

Teaching implications with regard to Analytical Chemistry in the civil service in West Europe based on the situation in Switzerland

Summary The particular situation of the Analytical Chemist in the civil service is outlined and the special demands on education are discussed.Presented at Euroanalysis III conference, Dublin, August 20–25, 1978     

Analytical Chemistry in non-specialized degree courses in Denmark

Summary The position of Analytical Chemistry in various degree courses in Danish universities is schematically presented. These courses include agricultural chemistry, food chemistry, pharmacy, chemical engineering, physical and general chemistry. Prerequisites, syllabuses, time consumption and required text books are compiled.Presented at Euroanalysis III conference, Dublin, August 20–25, 1978     

Analytical Chemistry in the Republic of Ireland training and employment of chemists and technicians

Summary Based on the results of surveys carried out throughout the country the following topics are discussed: employment of chemists in Ireland, employment of chemists and technicians in the field of Analytical Chemistry, training requirements, types of courses and syllabus outlines.Presented at Euroanalysis III conference, Dublin, August 20–25, 1978     

Education in Analytical Chemistry

Summary After pointing out the necessity of including philosophical aspects in the teaching areas of Analytical Chemistry, proposals are made of new definitions of Analytical Chemistry and considerations are given of samples as representatives of a collective and carriers of information. An idealistic curriculum is presented for discussion.Presented at Euroanalysis III conference, Dublin, August 20–25, 1978     

Training and opportunities for Analytical Chemists in Switzerland

Summary The development during the past 5 years (results of an enquiry running from 1973–1978) is shown for the following: A. Demand for Analytical Chemists in some important Swiss companies; B. Interest in training chemists specializing in Analytical Chemistry in Swiss universities; C. Teaching in Analytical Chemistry, in particular the University of Geneva.Presented at Euroanalysis III conference, Dublin, August 20–25, 1978     

Present state of teaching Analytical Chemistry in Hungary

Summary A review is given on the present state and characteristic features of the higher education system in Hungary with special regard to Analytical Chemistry. Similarities and differences between science university and technical university education are shown. Problems of teaching instrumental analysis and of specialization are discussed.Presented at Euroanalysis III conference, Dublin, August 20–25, 1978     

International student competitions in Analytical Chemistry

Summary Competition can play a very positive role of university, stimulating students to extra efforts. The international student competition in Analytical Chemistry as performed at Belgrade university is discussed in detail.Presented at Euroanalysis III conference, Dublin, August 20–25, 1978     

Analytical Chemistry for the life sciences

Summary A course on Analytical Chemistry for the life sciences currently conducted at the Chemistry Department of Chelsea College, London, is described. This course has three main components: Lectures on the analysis of materials of biological importance, practical experiments using both chemical and instrumental methods, and lectures from experts of other departments on specialized fields of application.

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Analytische Chemie für die Biowissenschaften

Zusammenfassung Ein Ausbildungsplan für Analytische Chemie wird beschrieben wie er gegenwärtig in der chemischen Abteilung des Chelsea College, London, für Biowissenschaftler in Anwendung ist. Die Ausbildung umfaßt folgende drei Teile: Vorlesungen über die Analyse von biologisch relevanten Materialien, Praktika in chemischen und instrumentellen Analysenmethoden und Vorlesungen von einschlägigen Experten über spezielle Anwendungsgebiete.

     

Teaching of Analytical Chemistry in the University

Summary The status of analytical chemistry within the universities, particularly of the U.K. is discussed. It is argued that there are too few analytical chemists in University positions, particularly in view of the social and economic importance of analytical chemistry. The best way to improve matters is by high quality research in open competition with other chemists.Presented at Euroanalysis III conference, Dublin, August 20–25, 1978     

Analytical Chemistry in chemical education in the Federal Republic of Germany

Summary The various tasks and problems of Analytical Chemistry and the connections with all ranges of life are shown by means of a graphical representation according to H. Kelker. Training facilities in Analytical Chemistry are differing at the individual universities. Several universities offer the possibility of studying this field more thoroughly. The situation at the University of Tübingen is described as an example.

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Analytische Chemie in der chemischen Ausbildung in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland

Zusammenfassung An Hand einer graphischen Darstellung von H. Kelker werden die vielfältigen Problemstellungen der Analytischen Chemie und die Zusammenhänge mit allen Lebensbereichen gezeigt. Die Ausbildung in Analytischer Chemie ist an den deutschen Hochschulen unterschiedlich geregelt. An einzelnen Hochschulen wird die Möglichkeit eines vertieften Studiums geboten. Dies wird am Beispiel der Universität Tübingen aufgezeigt.

     

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.     

A nationwide planning of Analytical Chemistry in universities: Possibilities and problems

Summary A nationwide planning of Analytical Chemistry in universities should meet two requirements: formulation of a common minimum programme for all universities and a well-balanced spread of research themes over the different universities. In the Netherlands this planning is the object of ISOAN, the Intersubfaculty Deliberation on Analytical Chemistry. Perhaps spectacular results have not yet been obtained, however thinking about these subjects has led to a more lucid picture and better mutual understanding.Presented at Euroanalysis III conference, Dublin, August 20–25, 1978     

The activities of the education and training group of the Analytical Division of the Chemical Society

Summary The aim of the Education and Training Group of the Analytical Division of the Chemical Society is to improve education and training in Analytical Chemistry at all levels: in universities, in industry, and in all establishments where Analytical Chemistry is practised. Teaching methods, the interface between education and employment and other current problems are dealt with in the form of lectures and discussions. The Group also undertakes a continuing series of questionnaires to monitor the development in this field. A biennial prize is sponsored with the intention of stimulating the interest in Analytical Chemistry amongst young people in the U.K.Presented at Euroanalysis III conference, Dublin, August 20–25, 1978     

The teaching of analytical chemistry in the laboratory

Summary The operation of a combined inorganic analytical course designed to be as flexible as possible, and to use the student's time most economically is described. It has been found that students can be interested by carrying out experiments on their own preparations, but that considerable caution is needed in the interpretation of the results because their preparations may vary considerably and in a manner which is not predictable. The advantages and disadvantages of such a course are discussed.

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Analytisch-chemischer Unterricht im Laboratorium

Zusammenfassung Ein kombinierter anorganisch-analytischer Lehrgang wird beschrieben, der möglichst flexibel ist und die aufgewendete Zeit nutzbringend einzusetzen erlaubt. Durch Versuche mit eigenen Präparaten wird das Interesse des Studenten geweckt; jedoch ist bei der Auswertung der Ergebnisse Vorsicht geboten, da die Präparate unterschiedliche Zusammensetzung aufweisen können. Vor- und Nachteile eines solchen Lehrganges werden diskutiert.

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

New approach in teaching analytical chemistry at the Technical Universities of Czechoslovakia

Summary The 5 year study programme of the Technical Universities in Czechoslovakia comprises two courses in Analytical Chemistry. In the second year of study there are 3 h lectures of AC and 9 h of laboratory work per week. In the third year instrumental analysis is taught — 3 h lectures and 7 h practical work per week. For the last two years a subject rearrangement has been going on for the purpose of intensifying the studies.Presented at Euroanalysis III conference, Dublin, August 20–25, 1978