Objectives in teaching analytical chemistry

Summary Demands on the analyst of today are systematically studied and the consequences for university education in analytical chemistry are discussed. The system adopted at the Technical University of Budapest is shown in detail. This comprises 5 years of university education in all the essential fundamental subjects and after subsequent successful work in a laboratory for at least 2 years, a further evening education in specialized topics for 2 years. The advantages of this system are set out.

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Ausbildungsziele in der Analytischen Chemie

Zusammenfassung Die Anforderungen an den heutigen Analytiker werden systematisch untersucht und die Folgerungen für die Hochschulausbildung diskutiert. Das an der Technischen Universität Budapest eingeführte Ausbildungssystem wird näher beschrieben. Es umfaßt neben einem 5jährigen Hochschulunterricht in den wesentlichen grundlegenden Fächern eine weitere 2jährige Spezialausbildung im Abendstudium, die frühestens nach 2jähriger erfolgreicher Laborarbeit begonnen werden kann. Die Vorteile dieses Systems werden aufgezeigt.

     

Trends in the teaching of analytical chemistry in American universities

Summary The historical development of analytical education is traced from the turn of the century and an outlook into the future is presented, characterized by the disappearance of qualitative analysis and the emphasis laid upon instrumental methods and interdisciplinary courses.

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Tendenzen im analytisch-chemischen Unterricht an amerikanischen Universitäten

Zusammenfassung Die historische Entwicklung in der analytischen Ausbildung seit Anfang des Jahrhunderts wird aufgezeigt und ein Ausblick auf die Zukunft gegeben, wobei das Verschwinden der qualitativen Analyse und die Betonung der instrumentellen Methoden sowie die Ausdehnung auf benachbarte Disziplinen kennzeichnend sind.

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

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 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     

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     

Literature documentation in analytical chemistry

Zusammenfassung 67 Referate aus den Jahren 1978 und 1979 von 23 Originalarbeiten in verschiedenen Zeitschriften aus dem Jahr 1978 wurden aus den Anal. Abstr., Chem. Abstr. und Fresenius Z. Anal. Chem. als Stichproben ausgewählt und auf Informationsgehalt sowie Aufbau untersucht. Ein generell angewendetes Aufbauprinzip konnte in keiner der drei Zeitschriften festgestellt werden. Die Angaben analytisch-relevanter Ergebnisse erwiesen sich als unzureichend. Die Zusammenhänge zwischen Zusammenfassung in einer Originalarbeit und Referat werden aufgezeigt und diskutiert.

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Literature documentation in analytical chemistryII. Information content and structure of abstracts

Summary 67 Abstracts from 1978 and 1979 of 23 original papers in different journals from 1978 were selected as random samples from Anal. Abstr., Chem. Abstr. and Fresenius Z. Anal. Chem. for examination of information content and structure. A generally applied principle of structure for abstracts could not be recognized in any of these journals. The statements on analytically relevant results proved to be insufficient. The relationships between a summary in a original paper and the abstract were shown and discussed.

Teil I: Fresenius Z. Anal. Chem. 301, 359 (1980)     

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     

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     

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.     

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.     

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     

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     

The teaching potential of evaluation and optimization methods in analytical chemistry

Summary The teaching potential for analytical chemistry of some mathematical and statistical tools is discussed. It is concluded that some of the so-called chemometric techniques should be taught and that they permit to develop a philosophy of problem solving in analytical chemistry.

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Unterrichtsmöglichkeiten für Bewertungs- und Optimierungsmethoden in der Analytischen Chemie

Zusammenfassung Die Notwendigkeit der Aufnahme solcher Methoden in die Unterrichtspläne für Analytische Chemie wird diskutiert und eine Reihe von statistischen und mathematischen Verfahren (sog. Chemometrie) wird beschrieben, die sich für die Aufnahme in die Lehrpläne eignen.

     

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     

Chemical education policies

Summary It is emphasized that the teaching of the fundamental topics and basic laws of chemistry should also include guidelines to their practical use and application. The trend to more and more strict specialisation should be compensated by an even deeper consideration of the general aspects.Presented at Euroanalysis III conference, Dublin, August 20–25, 1978     

Education in Analytical Chemistry at the Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm

Summary Details are given on lectures, practical exercises and examinations in Analytical Chemistry at the Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm.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     

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