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Possibilities for realization

Students accomplished “Metrology in Chemistry” master degree study might found realization in

following fields:

1. The program provides good basis for future PhD study in field of analytical chemistry as

well as in all other branches of chemistry and other experimental sciences e.g. physics, biology,

ecology, environmental chemistry etc.

2. Opportunity for work in all types of analytical laboratories: industrial, environmental,

clinical and public health, etc.

3. Opportunity for work at different levels in scientific institutes working in field of chemistry

and other experimental sciences e.g. physics, biology, ecology etc.

4. Opportunity for work in industrial, ecological, public health etc. laboratories performing

quality control / quality assurance activities.

5. Opportunity for work in national and international metrological institutions e.g. institutes of

metrology, laboratories for equipment test and calibration, accreditation bodies etc.

6. Opportunities for teaching work in universities and specialized educational institutions.

7. Opportunity for work in trade companies distributing specialized chemical laboratory and

industrial equipment.

Learning outcomes of the curriculum

Outcomes: Subject Knowledge Students become conversant with the following main aspects of chemistry:

a) Major aspects of analytical chemical and metrological terminology, nomenclature, conventions

and units

b) The major types of measurement and calibration techniques and their main characteristics

c) The principles and procedures used in chemical analysis and characterization of chemical

compounds

d) The principal instrumental techniques, including atomic and molecular spectroscopy,

chromatography, analytical electrochemistry.

e) The principal techniques of sampling and sample preparation

f) Mathematical methods in measurement data evaluation

Outcomes: Abilities and Skills. These are divided into three broad categories:

1. Chemistry-related cognitive abilities and competences, i.e. abilities and competences

relating to intellectual tasks, including problem solving;

1.1 Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, principles

and theories relating to the subject areas identified above

1.2 Ability to apply such knowledge and understanding to the solution of qualitative and

quantitative problems of a familiar nature.

1.3 Competences in the evaluation, interpretation and synthesis of information and data in

chemical measurement field.

1.4 Ability to recognize and implement good measurement science and practice.

1.5 Competences in presenting scientific material and arguments in writing and orally, to an

informed audience.

1.6 Computational and data-processing skills, relating to chemical measurement information and

data.

2. Chemistry-related practical skills

2.1 Carry out chemical measurements using the most common chemical and physical methods

according to ISO 17025

2.2 Carry out sampling and sample preparation

2.3 Evaluate the analytical data, calculate results and estimate their reliability (uncertainty)

2.4 Develop and validate methods of measurement

2.5 Establish traceability of chemical measurement results

2.6 Use of appropriate software for evaluating the analytical data, calculating results and

estimating their reliability (uncertainty)

3. Generic competences that may be developed in the context of chemistry and are of a

general nature and applicable in many other contexts.

3.1 The capacity to apply knowledge in practice, in particular measurement problem solving

competences, relating to both qualitative and quantitative measurements.

3.2 Numeracy and calculation skills, including such aspects as uncertainty analysis, order-of-

magnitude estimations, and correct use of units.

3.3 Information-management competences, in relation to primary and secondary information

sources, including information retrieval through on-line computer searches

3.4 Ability to analyse data and summarize it in the form of reports.

3.5 The capacity to adapt to new situations and to make decisions.

3.7 Skills in planning and time management.

3.8 Interpersonal skills, relating to the ability to interact with other people and to engage in team-

working particularly Interacting with customers and their requirements

3.9 Communication competences, covering both written and oral communication, in one of the

major European languages (English, German, Italian, French, Spanish) as well as in the

language in which the degree course is taught.

3.10 Study competences needed for continuing professional development. These will include in

particular the ability to work in an accredited laboratory.

3.11 Manage analytical laboratory according to the requirements of ISO 17025

3.12 Ethical and legal commitment, civil responsibility.

Program code: 06.53_4.13.20

Program content

Course title Course type ECTS

Credits

Course code

S E M E S T E R 1

Obligatory courses

1. General and Inorganic Chemistry obligatory 10 53.7.20.O-01

2. Organic Chemistry obligatory 10 53.7.20.O-02

3. Physicochemical analysis obligatory 6 53.7.20.O-03 Elective courses group 1 (one course to be attended)

XRD, NMR, MS elective 4 53.7.20.E-1.01

Methods for analysis and control elective 4 53.7.20.E-1.02

Modern chromatographic

methods

elective 4 53.7.20.E-1.03

S E M E S T E R 2

Obligatory courses

Analytical chemistry obligatory 10 53.7.20.O-04

Instrumental methods for

analysis

obligatory 10 53.7.20.O-05

Theoretical chemistry obligatory 6 53.7.20.O-06

Elective courses group 2 (one course to be attended)

Electrochemistry elective 4 53.7.20.E-2.01

Molecular spectroscopy elective 4 53.7.20.E-2.02 Solid state chemistry elective 4 53.7.20.E-2.03

S E M E S T E R 3

Obligatory courses

1. Metrology in the analytical

chemistry


2. Introduction to stochastic

processes


3. Chemometrics obligatory 6 53.7.20.O-09

4. Metrology in physical

measurements


Elective courses group 3 (one course to be attended)

5. Methods for experimental data

processing

elective 3 53.7.20.E-3.01

6. Electroanalytical methods elective 3 53.7.20.E-3.02

7. Environmental chemistry elective 3 53.7.20.E-3.03

8. Organic spectroscopy elective 3 53.7.20.E-3.04 Elective courses group 4 (one course to be attended)

9. Reliability of the environmental

sampling

elective 3 53.7.20.E-4.01

10. Sample preparation methods elective 3 53.7.20.E-4.02

11. Specialized software elective 3 53.7.20.E-4.03

12. Condensed matter investigation

methods

elective 3 53.7.20.E-4.04

Total 30

S E M E S T E R 4

Obligatory courses

13. Quality control and quality

assurance


14. Modern analytical chemistry obligatory 6 53.7.20.O-12 Elective courses group 5 (one course to be attended)

15. Laser spectroscopy elective 3 53.7.20.E-5.01

16. Chromatography elective 3 53.7.20.E-5.02

17. Quantum chemistry elective 3 53.7.20.E-5.03

18. Renewable Energy Sources and

Systems

elective 3 53.7.20.E-5.04

Master Thesis

19. Master Thesis obligatory 15

Total 30

• Course title: General and Inorganic Chemistry

• Type of course: Obligatory

• Level of course:

• Semester/trimester: Semester 1

• Number of credits allocated (workload based) – 10 ECTS credits

• Name of lecturer: Mitko Dinev Stoev, Associated professor, Ph.D., Elitsa Chorbadzhiyska,

Assistant professor

• Objective of the course (expected learning outcomes and competences to be acquired): The course

objective is to introduce the students to the basic terms and laws in chemistry; to provide basic

abilities for laboratory work; abilities for work with specialized chemical literature.

• Prerequisites : General requirements for the admission to the Master program for students

from non-chemical Bachelor specialization.

• Course contents:

Subject 1. Structure of atoms and molecules

Subject 2. Periodic law and periodic system

Subject 3. Chemical bond

Subject 4. Basic thermodynamics

Subject 5: Basic kinetics

Subject 6. Electrochemistry

• Literature:

• Language of instruction: Bulgarian, English

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

ECTS credits: 10 Hours per week: 3l+0se+0le+1pe+р

Form of knowledge evaluation: Examination Examination type: written

Semester: I

Methodological guidance:

Chair:“Chemistry”

Faculty: Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Lecturers:

Assoc. Prof. Atanas Chapkanov, PhD

Annotation:

Study of general theoretical problems: current concepts about the character of the chemical bonds in

the molecules of organic compounds, reactivity of organic molecules, explanation of general types of organic

reactions and their mechanisms, problems of stereochemistry of organic compounds; study of general groups

of organic compounds: alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkadienes, cyclic compounds, aromatic compounds, alkyl-

and aryl halides, organometallic compounds, alcohols and ethers. Study of carbonyl compounds, carboxylic

acids and their derivatives, N-containing compounds, heterocyclic compounds, important biological active

natural compounds: carbohydrates, amino acids, peptides, nucleotides, lipids, isoprenes, steroids and

alkaloids.

Course Aims:

The aim of the course in organic chemistry is to give the students thorough knowledge about the

composition, structure, properties and methods for preparation of the most important organic compounds.

The practical exercises (labs + tutorials) seek to help the student by understanding and giving a meaning of

the lectures, to acquire a habit of constructive application of knowledge, to build up skills in the field of

organic chemistry

Teaching Methods: lectures, tutorials, laboratory work, individual student’s work

Requirements/Prerequisites: knowledge in inorganic chemistry and physics

Assessment: 4 tests; written final exam

Rating:

Running control carried out by the lecturer – 10%

Running control from the tutorial - 10%

Evaluation of the work in the lab -10%

Evaluation of the final exam – 70%

Physicochemical analysis

ECTS credits: 6

Lecturer: Assoc. Prof. Mitko Stoev, Ph.D.

Course description

The course Physicochemical analysis includes lectures and laboratory trainings.

In the lectures are presented subsequently the basic thermodynamic equilibria in one-, two-, and

three- component systems. Subject of the lectures are also thermodynamic and chemical potentials

in equilibrium state, the rule of the phases, ways for graphical presentation of the equilibria, etc.

The three – component systems including water – organic solvent and inorganic compound are

discussed in details.

The laboratory trainings are extending the material from the lectures by mean of chemical

experiments including preparation of phase diagrams of various multicomponent systems.

Aim of the course, expected results

Aims of the course Physicochemical analysis are:

1. To provide knowledge and practical skills in preparation and interpretation of the phase

diagrams of one-, two-, and three- component systems.

2. Introduction of the students to the basic theoretical considerations related to the processes of

dissolution, evaporation and distillation in complex systems and ability for practical

application of the knowledge.

3. Development of individual skills of the students for work with phase diagrams of various

systems.

Expected result is development of the chemical basis required for further specialization in the field

of metrology.

X-RAY DIFFRACTION ANALYSIS, NMR AND MASS SPECTRAL ANALYSIS OF ORGANIC

COMPOUNDS



Semester: I


Department:“Chemistry”


Lecturers:

Assoc. Prof. Atanas Chapkanov, PhD

Annotation:

The offered subject aims at providing students with a thorough fundamental and scientific applied

knowledge in the field of modern synthesis and characterization of organic compounds that are widely used

in practice, either as materials for advanced technology and high household products either as to obtain new

drugs using traditional chemical or biotechnological way.

The course enables for obtaining a more specialization in the field of organic synthesis, on methods for

analysis of substances of natural and synthetic origin.

The training is based on already acquired in the Bachelor's degree basic knowledge of the major groups of

organic compounds and their structure, and their characteristic chemical behavior and the mechanisms by

which interactions occur between them.

Students will gain knowledge which will help them in their professional career in research and

analytical control laboratories, departments of universities and institutes of BAS.

METHODS FOR ANALYSIS AND CONTROL



Semester: I




Lecturers:

Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. Petko Mandjukov

Annotation:

The purpose of this discipline is familiarizing the students with the possibilities of

instrumental methods for carrying out scientific research and solving problems related to the

identification of substances, determination of their structure and quantitative composition, study of

chemical equilibrium and others.

Will be examined and compared analytical characteristics of the most of the methods used for

qualitative and quantitative analysis components. Special attention is given to the choice of

analytical method in solving analytical problems . The course provides an overview for methods for

chemical analysis of instrumental analytical detection signal. It is a natural continuation of the

course in analytical chemistry. The aim of the course is to gain information about spectrometric,

electrochemical, and combined methods (for separation and identification) that are used in chemical

technology and biotechnology. Laboratory exercises are individual, being carried out in specialized

laboratories of the department. For studying the subject is necessary to have completed courses in

analytical chemistry, physics, physical chemistry and mathematics.

MODERN CHROMATOGRAPIC METHODS



Semester: I




Lecturers:

Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. Petko Mandjukov

Annotation:

The applications of chromatography have grown extensively in the last four decades, owing to the

development of new techniques and to the increasing need of scientists for better methods of separating

complex mixtures. The course of “Modern chromatographic methods” is based on the different modern

chromatographic methods, widely used in analytical laboratory. The versatility of this technique allow to

separate gases and volatile compounds by GC; involatile compounds with extremely high molecular weight

(including biopolymers) by LC and by cheaply preparative TLC. It will be described the attempt to use

microwave reversed phase high performance liquid chromatography (MW-HPLC) to carry out the separation

of organic compounds.

Course Aim:

The goal is to get a deeper insight in theoretical knowledge of chromatography to the students,

followed by a detailed treatment of the principles and practice of all the major modern techniques used in the

industrial and academic sectors.

Course Title: Analytical Chemistry

Semester: II semester

Course Type: Lectures and tutorials

Hours per week/FS/SS: 3 lecture hours, 6 tutorial hours per week/SS

ECTS Credits: 10

Lecturer: Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. Petko Mandjukov

Assistant Prof. Petranka Petrova

Department: Department of Chemistry, telephone: 88-53-81, e-mail: [email protected]

Course Status: Obligatory course in the Chemistry B.S. Curriculum.

Short Description: Topics of the course: Basic principles of the classical quantitative analysis.

Gravimetry. Volumetric analytical methods: protonometry, complexometry, redoximetry and

sedimentary titration. Titration curves. Choice of method for solving of specific analytical

problems, selection of indicator and appropriate experimental conditions. Estimation of the

systematic and random errors and the precision of the entire analytical procedure. Basic

instrumental methods for analysis - potentiometry and spectrophotometry. Registration of the

equivalent point of titration using instrumental analytical methods.

Course Aims: Students should obtain basic knowledge and skills in field of classical quantitative

analytical methods. They should be capable to make a proper choice of analytical method with

respect of aims of the analysis, specific characteristics of the object and the available equipment.

Teaching Methods: lectures, tutorials, individual student’s work

Requirements/Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of General and Inorganic chemistry and

Mathematics, completed course “Analytical chemistry Part 1”

Assessment: 2 tests T1, T2; laboratory tutorial mark L; written final exam E

Rating: = 0.5 х [(T1 + T2)/2] + 0.2 х [L] + 0.3 х [E]

Note: In case of T1 = T2 = L = 6, the final rating is 6 without written final exam.

Registration for the Exam: coordinated with the lecturer and Students Service Department

References:

1. П.Р. Бончев, Основи на аналитичната химия. Унив. Изд. “Св. Кл. Охридски”, София,

1992.

2. Analytical Chemistry, Editors: R. Kellner, J.-M. Mermet, M. Otto, H. Widmar, WILEY-

VCH, Venheim.

3. К. Данцер, Э. Тан, Д. Мольх. Аналитика. Систематический обзор. Химия, Москва,

1981.

4. С. Александров, Аналитична химия с инструментални методи. НБУ, София, 2000.

5. Д.Скуг, Д. Уест, Основы аналитической химии. Мир, Москва, 1979 (том 1,2).

6. В. Васильев Аналитическая химия, Высшая школа, Москва, 1989 (том 1,2).

7. Копия от материали и публикации, предоставяни по време на лекциите и

упражненията.

Course Title: Instrumental Methods of Analysis

Semester: IІ semester

Course Type: Lectures and tutorials

Hours per week/FS/SS: 3 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour per week/SS

ECTS Credits: 10

Lecturer: Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. Petko Mandjukov

Assistant Prof. Petranka Petrova

Department: Department of Chemistry, telephone: 88-53-81, e-mail: [email protected]

Course Status: Not obligatory course in the Educational Methods in Chemistry and Physics B.S.

Curriculum.

Short Description: Topics of the course: Main steps in analytical procedures using instrumental

analytical methods, relative and absolute methods, calibration, and basic metrological

characteristics of the instrumental analytical methods. In a systematic way are introduced most

common spectral, electrochemical, thermal, magneto-chemical and radiochemical methods for

analysis.

Course Aims: Students should obtain basic knowledge and practical skills in most commonly used

instrumental methods for analysis of composition of the various objects. Physical basis, advantages

and limitations of the studied analytical methods are also presented.

Teaching Methods: lectures, tutorials, individual student’s work

Requirements/Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of General and Inorganic Chemistry, Organic

Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics; completed courses: Analytical

Chemistry - Part 1 and Part 2.

Assessment: laboratory tutorial mark L; final test T and exam E

Rating: = 0.2 х [L] + 0.5 х [K] + 0.3 х [E]

Registration for the Exam: coordinated with the lecturer and Students Service Department

References:

8. Analytical Chemistry. Editors: R. Kellner, J.-M. Mermet, M. Otto, H. Widmar, WILEY-VCH,

Venheim.

9. К. Данцер, Э. Тан, Д. Мольх. Аналитика. Систематический обзор. Химия, Москва, 1981.

10. Г. Крисчън, Дж. О’Рейли. Инструментален анализ. Унив. Изд. “Св. Кл. Охридски”,

София, 1998.

11. Д.Скуг, Д. Уест, Основы аналитической химии. Мир, Москва, 1979 (том 1,2).

12. И. Хавезов, Д. Цалев. Атомноабсорбционен анализ. Наука и изкуство, София, 1980.

13. П.Р. Бончев, Основи на аналитичната химия. Унив. Изд. “Св. Кл. Охридски”, София,

1992.

14. Copies of materials and publications provided during lectures and laboratory training.

Anotation “Theoretical Chemistry”

The proposed course is the for students who have not finished chemical majors on the

undergraduate level and will pursue in the Master Program "Chemistry of natural and

physiologically active compounds "

The students will be familiar with the basic concepts and terms of the thermodynamics and kinetics

of chemical reactions - rate of chemical reactions, mechanisms, transition state theory, role of

catalysts and solvents.

Furthermore the students will be introduced to the quantum-chemical theory of atoms and

molecules. The classical Hartree-Fock method of the Schrodinger equation decision: ab initio and

semi-empirical methods as well as DFT and post HF-methods.

They will become familiar to the different types of noncovalent interactions , donor-acceptor

interactions - hydrogen bonding, ligand-receptor interactions, etc. The theories in coordination

chemistry - the theory of crystal and ligand fields.

ELECTROCHEMISTRY ECTS Credits: 6

Lecturer: Prof. Mario Mitov

Course description:

The program of the course ELECTROCHEMISTRY includes lectures and laboratory trainings in theoretical

electrochemistry including practical examples. The course extends the basic knowledge in field of

electrochemistry obtained in the courses General and Inorganic Chemistry and Phisical Chemistry.

The laboratory trainings are illustration and supplement to the lectures and provides acquaintance of the

students with the basic electroanalytical methods and the equipment for their application.

Aim of the course:

The aim of the course is to provide theoretical knowledge and practical abilities in electrochemistry

using contemporary teaching methods and equipment and stimulating the active participation of the

students. Expected results are related to practical skills of the students in field of electrochemistry

and electroanalytical chemistry. Teaching methods: lectures, laboratory trainings, course projects

Prerequisites: Basic requirements for the students from non-chemical bachelor specialization to attend the

master program.

Molecular spectroscopy

ECTS Credits: 4 кредита

Lecturer: Assoc. Prof. Atanas Chapkanov, Ph.D.

Course description:

The program of the course Molecular spectroscopy includes lectures and laboratory trainings related to the

basic methods of molecular spectroscopy. The characteristic spectral bands of various classes of organic

compounds are discussed as well as methods for solving of various problems related to the structure of the

organic compounds.

Aim of the course:

Aim of the course is to introduce students in a systematic way to basic methods of molecular

spectroscopy applicable for investigations of organic compounds as well as the correct

interpretation of the spectra.


master program.

Solid state chemistry

ECTS Credits: 4

Lecturer: Assoc. Prof. Mitko Stoev, Ph.D. Description of the course:

The program of the course Solid state chemistry includes lectures and laboratory trainings treating

contemporary problems of inorganic material science. The lectures are covering different topics

related to the preparative methods for solid state materials, cycle of the materials, crystallization,

gas phase transport, physical and chemical methods for thin layer preparation, fields of practical

applications of the solid state materials, etc. Aims of the course:

1. To introduce students to the inorganic material science.

2. To provide information about basic methods for preparation of solid state materials and relations

synthesis - structure – properties for the contemporary industrial materials.


master program.

ECTS Specification for the Module/Course Unit Descriptions (from the "Key Features")

• Course title: Metrology in the analytical chemistry





• Name of lecturer: Petko Mandjukov, Associated professor, Ph.D. Elitsa Chorbadzhiyska

Assistant professor

• Objective of the course (expected learning outcomes and competences to be acquired): The aim of

the course is to introduce students to the basic methods for analytical data treatment and

revealing the metrology characteristics of the analytical methods.

• Prerequisites: General requirements for the admission to the Master program.


1. Basic metrological terms.

2. Statistics in the analytical chemistry. Basic statistic criteria. ANOVA.

3. Uncertainty and bias in analytical chemistry. Uncertainty propagation law.

4. Modeling of the measurement process. Identification of the uncertainty sources.

5. Uncertainty budget. Contributions of different factors to the general uncertainty.

Examples – primary methods: gravimetric and volumetric analysis.

6. Methods for uncertainty estimation in complex analytical procedures.

7. Regression analysis. Statistics of the linear regression. Calibration. Uncertainty

estimation.

8. Multiple linear regression. Nonlinear calibration algorithms.

9. Presentation of the analytical results.

10. National and European regulations related to the metrology in analytical chemistry and

presentation of the results.

• Literature:

1. F. Settle, Ed. Handbook of Instrumental Techniques for Analytical Chemistry. Prentice

Hall PTR, 1997.

2. F. Rouessac, A. Rouessac. Chemical Analysis. Modern Instrumental Methods and

Techniques. John Wiley & Sons, 1998.

3. D. Harvey. Modern Analytical Chemistry. Mc Graw-Hill Higher Education, 2000.

4. Analytical Chemistry, Editors: R. Kellner, J.-M. Mermet, M. Otto, H. Widmar,

WILEY-VCH, 2002.

5. J. M. Hollas. Modern Spectroscopy. John Wiley & Sons, 2004.

6. P.C. Meier, R.E. Zeund, Statistical methods in analytical Chemistry. John Wiley & Sons,

2000.

7. P.C.Brereton. Chemometrics. Data analysis for the laboratory and chemical plants. John

Wiley & Sons, 2003.

8. S. Mitra, Ed. Sample Preparation Techniques in Analytical Chemistry. Wiley-

Interscience, 2003.

9. S. Rabinovich. Measurements Errors and Uncertainties. Springer, 2005. 10. Quantifying Uncertainty in Analytical Measurement, 2nd ed.; Ellison, S. L. R.;

Rösslein, M.; Williams, A., Eds.; EURACHEM/CITAC, 2000.

• Teaching methods: Lectures, seminars, individual work, problem-solving groups.

• Assessment methods: Course project and final examination with contributions to the final

rank 60% and 40% respectively.



• Course title: Introduction to Stochastic Processes





• Name of lecturer: Elena Karashtranova, Associated professor, Ph.D.


provides basic knowledge of stochastic processes and their application in the field of

Metrology. The students should obtain basic knowledge about:

Stochastic Processes

The Application of Stochastic Processes in the Field of Metrologics

• Prerequisites: General requirements for the admission to the Master programme.


1. Random Variables

2. Multivariate Probability Distributions

3. Mathematical Expectation

4. Moments, Variance and Covariance.

5. Convolutions

6. Stochastic Processes and Principles of Modeling

7. Stochastic Processes Classification

Stochastic Processes in Chemistry

Branching processes

The Markov property

Stationary Markov processes

Markov chains

The decay processes

• Literature:

1. Chiang, Chin Long, Introduction to Stochastic Processes in Biostatistics, Wiley Series

in Probability and Mathematical Statistics, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1968

• Teaching methods: seminars, tutorials, discussions, project based method.

• Assessment methods: Project- 30%, Final Test- 70%. The course is successful completed with

at least 55% of all scores.



• Course title: Chemometrics





• Name of lecturer: Mikhail Kolev, Associated professor, Ph.D.

• Objective of the course (expected learning outcomes and competences to be acquired): Students

should obtain basic knowledge and practical skills in mathematical methods commonly used

in data treatment; optimization; modelling of processes and systems; data smoothing,

multivariate statistical analysis etc.

• Prerequisites: Basic Basic knowledge of mathematics, analytical chemistry and instrumental

methods for analysis, computer skills.


1. Basic statistical treatment of the analytical results.

2. Variation analysis.

3. Regression analysis. Multiple linear regression. Nonlinear calibration.

4. Time series analysis.

5. Correlation analysis.

6. Multivariate statistics. Cluster analysis.

7. Optimisation methods. Application for solving various problems.

8. Digital filters for data smoothing.

9. Principles of neural network computing.

• Literature:


WILEY-VCH, Venheim.

2. D. Massart, L. Kaufman. The Interpretation of Analytical Chemical Data by the Use of

Cluster Analysis.. John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1983

3. F.-T. Chau, Y.-Z. Liang, J. Gao, X.-G. Shao. Chemometrix. From basics to wavelet

transform. John Wiley & Sons, 2004.

4. P.C. Meier, R.E. Zeund, Statistical methods in analytical Chemistry. John Wiley & Sons,

2000.

5. P.C.Brereton. Chemometrics. Data analysis for the laboratory and chemical plants. John

Wiley & Sons, 2003.

6. J.D. Hamilton. Time Series Analysis. Princeton University Press, Princeton, 1994.

• Teaching methods: lectures, tutorials, individual student’s work

• Assessment methods: course project (C); project presentation (P) / Rating: = 0.6 х [C] + 0.4 х

[P]



• Course title: Metrology in physical measurements





• Name of lecturer: Lyubomir Pavlov, Professor, D.Sc.

• Objective of the course (expected learning outcomes and competences to be acquired): The

discipline contains material from measurement of physics quantities, reviewing and extending

some elements from bachelor’s education level. The discipline contains base terms from

metrology and metrological control of different physics factors and others. The aim of the

course is to give basic normative acts, regulations, at pawn by physics measurements, and

information about separated periods in metrology development.

• Prerequisites : General knowledge in physics.


1. Metrology regulations in Bulgaria.

2. Metrologic control.

3. Declaring the measurement and registration instruments.

4. Checking of the measurement instruments.

5. Calibration of the measurement tools.

6. Measurements of mass and length.

7. Measurement of time.

8. Measurement of debit and consumption.

9. Measurement of energy and power.

10. Control of radiation pollution.

11. Analysis of the spectra of ionization radiation.

• Literature:

1. Русев Д., Електромеханични измервателни уреди, Т., 1988

2. Додова М., История на метрологията в България, Изд. Стандартизация, С., 1993

3. Наредба №6 за единици, величини и еталони, ДВ, бр.2, 1995

4. Бринсман Б., Метрология в Западна Европа, “Промишлена метрология”, 1992

5. Манов Е., Колев Н. и др., Електрически измервания, под редакцията на Б. Матраков,

ТУ-София, 2005

• Teaching methods: lectures, exercises, individual student’s work

• Assessment methods: Current evaluation at exercises and final written examination with

discussion upon the end of the course with contributions to the final mark 30% and 70%

respectively.



• Course title: Methods for.Data Processing

• Type of course: Elective




• Name of lecturer: Stefan Stefanov, Associated professor, Ph.D.

• Objective of the course (expected learning outcomes and competences to be acquired): Students

should obtain basic knowledge and skills for applying some important methods for

experimental data processing and some computational methods for solving optimization

problems.

• Prerequisites: Basic knowledge in mathematical analysis, linear algebra, analytic geometry.


1. Lagrange interpolation problem. Lagrange formula for the interpolating polynomial.

2. Interpolation error.

3. Divided differences. Newton form of the interpolating polynomial.

4. Spline interpolation. Linear and cubic splines.

5. Hermitte interpolation problem.

6. Least squares data fitting.

7. Numerical differentiation.

8. Line search. Dichotomous search. Golden section method. Fibonacci search.

9. Unconstrained minimization. Derivative-free methods: cyclic coordinate method, method

of Hooke and Jeeves, method of Rosenbrock. Applications.

10. Gradient methods. Steepest descent method. Rate of convergence.

• Literature: 1. M. S. Bazaraa, H. D. Sherali and C. M. Shetty – “Nonlinear Programming. Theory and

Algorithms”, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, 2-nd ed., 1993. [There is a Russian

translation of the 1-st ed.: М. Базара, К. Шетти – “Нелинейное программирование. Теория

и алгоритмы”, “Мир”, Москва, 1982].

2. B. Boyanov – “Lectures on Numerical Analysis”, Sofia, 1995 [in Bulgarian: Б. Боянов –

“Лекции по числени методи”, София, 1994].

3. Richard L. Burden, J. Douglas Faires – “Numerical Analysis”, 6-th ed., Brooks/Cole

Publishing Company, ITP An International Thompson Publishing Company, 1997.

4. J. Douglas Faires, Richard Burden – “Numerical Methods”, 2-nd ed., Brooks/Cole Publishing

Company, ITP An International Thompson Publishing Company, 1998.

5. “Numerical Methods Problem Book”, 2-nd ed., St. Kliment Ohridski Sofia University

Publishing House, Sofia, 1994 [in Bulgarian: Колектив – “Сборник от задачи по числени

методи”, 2-ро изд., Университетско издателство “Св. Климент Охридски”, София, 1994].

6. B. Sendov, V. Popov – Numerical Analysis”, Nauka and Izkustvo Publishing House, Sofia, vol.

I, 1976, 2-nd ed. 1996, vol. II, 1978 [in Bulgarian: Бл. Сендов, В. Попов – “Числени методи”,

I част, “Наука и изкуство”, София, 1976, 2-ро изд. 1996 г.; II част, 1978].

7. S.M. Stefanov – “Numerical Analysis”, MS4004-2203, Limerick, 1998.

8. S.M. Stefanov – “Separable Programming. Theory and Methods”, Kluwer Academic

Publishers, Dordrecht – Boston – London, 2001.

• Teaching methods: Lectures and practical assignments. Term projects.

• Assessment methods: Final grade is calculated as follows: 20 % of the grade of two

homework, 20 % of the grade of two term projects, 30 % of the grade of Part I and 30 % of

the grade of Part II of the final exam.



• Course title: Electroanalytical methods





• Name of lecturer: Mario Mitov, Professor, Ph.D.

• Objective of the course (expected learning outcomes and competences to be acquired): Theory

and application of modern electroanalytical techniques - potentiometry, voltammetry,

polarography, impedance methods and others.

• Prerequisites: BSc in Chemistry, Physics or Ecology; Courses in General Chemistry,

Physicochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Instrumental Methods of Analysis.


1. Overview of electrochemical systems and electrode processes

2. Metrology of variables in electrochemical cells

3. Basic electrochemical thermodynamics. Free energy and cell emf.

Electrochemical potentials.

4. Kinetics of electrode reactions. Electrochemical reaction

mechanism and rate-determining steps. Electrochemical reaction

rate and overpotentials. Current-potential characteristics.

5. Classification of electroanalytical methods

6. Potentiometry. Ion-selective electrodes. Potentiometric titration.

7. Potential step methods – overview. Chronoamperometry –

applications to reversible and irreversible electrode reactions.

8. Polarographic analysis. Pulse polarographic methods.

Trace analysis applications.

9. Chronocoulometry. Diagnostic criteria for different reaction

mechanisms.

10. Potential sweep methods. Linear and cyclic voltammetry.

Applications to reversible, quasi-reversible and irreversible

systems.

11. Controlled current methods. Chronopotentiometry. Analytical

applications.

12. Hydrodynamic methods. Rotating disk electrode. Applications.

13. Impedance methods. Equivalent circuits. Chemical analysis by

AC voltammetry.

14. Electrochemical instrumentation. Potentiostats. Galvanostats.

iR-drop compensation.

• Literature:

1. A.J.Bard, L.R.Faulkner, Electrochemical Methods: Fundamentals and Applications,

John Wiley & Sons, NY, 1980.

2. Analytical Instrumentation Handbook, ed. by G.W.Ewing, Marcel Dekker, Inc.,

NY, 1990.

3. Instrumental Analysis, ed. by G.D.Christian and J.E.O’Reilly, Prentice Hall, 1993.

4. Radiometer Analytical, Trace Analysis using Voltammetry.

• Teaching methods: Lectures, demonstrations, lab practice

• Assessment methods: Intermediate tests, final exam



• Course title: Environmental Chemistry





• Name of lecturer: Mitko Stoev, Associated professor, Ph.D.

• Objective of the course (expected learning outcomes and competences to be acquired): This course

is a part of application of Metrology in the field of Environmental Chemistry. The energy

production, energy use and air, soil and water pollution are discussed. The main emissions

from energy production, carbon dioxide and their environmental consequences are shown.

The chemical explanation of the Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming is presented. Toxic

organic compounds, heavy metals and the pollution of environments are included. The

chemistry of natural water and purification of polluted water are discussed. The origins of

waste and recycling processes are explained. Life cycle assessment and basics of

environmental monitoring are shown. The main futures of application of metrology into

Environmental Chemistry are included.

• Prerequisites : General requirements for the admission to the Master programme.

Co-requisites: Basics of Metrology


1. Air and energy: Stratospheric Chemistry, Air pollution

2. Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming.

3. Energy use, CO2, emissions, and their environmental consequences.

4. Toxic organic chemicals: pesticides, organochlorine insecticides, herbicides, PCBs.

5. Toxic heavy metals: mercury, lead, cadmium, arsenic.

6. Water: Chemistry of natural water, Purification of polluted water

7. Waste and contaminated soil management: wastes, soils and sediments

8. Recycling of household and commercial waste

9. Life cycle assessments

10. Environmental monitoring

11. Metrology and Environmental Chemistry

• Literature:

1. G. Baird: „Environmental Chemistry“, University of Western Ontario, W. H. Freeman

and Company, New York, 1998.

2. C. Mungall, D. J. McLaren: “The Challenge of Global Change”, Oxford University Press,

Toronto, 1990.

3. A. Gore: “Earth and the Balance, Ecology and the Human Spirit”, Houghton Mifflin Press,

New York, 1992.

• Teaching methods: Multimedia, Online Internet Multilanguage e-platform (http://e-

learning.swu.bg), Power Point presentation, Demonstrations

• Assessment methods: Tests – 40%, assignments – 30%, Laboratory work -30%


Specification for the Module/Course Unit Descriptions (from the "Key Features")

• Course title: Organic spectroscopy





• Name of lecturer: Atanas Georgiev Chapkanov, Associated Professor, Ph.D.

• Objective of the course (expected learning outcomes and competences to be acquired):

The proposed course Methods of Organic spectroscopy is semi optional for the students in

Master of Science “Metrology in Chemistry” as a degree of education. The course objective is

to introduce the students with the principals and specific application of spectral methods.

• Prerequisites :

For assimilation of the presented material as prerequisites is previous basic knowledge about

analytical and organic chemistry, instrumental methods used for analysis of organic

compounds and their practical application.


Subject 1. Methods of molecular spectroscopy. Theory and principals. Electromagnetic

spectrum

Subject 2. Normal and exited state of molecule. Electronic, vibrational and rotational state.

Subject 3. Electronic spectra of basic chromophores in organic chemistry.

Subject. 4. Vibrational spectrum of molecules. Group frequencies.

Subject. 5. Characteristic frequencies of basic functional group in the organic compounds.

Subject 6. Application of FT-IR spectroscopy and other specific techniques for analysis.

Subject 7. Emission spectral analysis. Fluorescence and phosphorescence spectroscopy.

Principals and application in organic chemistry.

Practical exercises:

Subject 1. Sample preparation.

Subject 3. UV-VIS measurеment in conjugated systems.

Subject 4. Characteristics frequencies in biological-active systems by FT-IR –spectroscopy.

Subject 5. Analysis of emission fluorescence spectra of organic compounds.

• Literature:

1. Spasov, St., Arnaudov, M., Application of spectroscopy in organic chemistry. “Science

&Art”, Sofia, 1978.

2. Christian G., O’Reilly J., “Instrumental analysis”, Second Edition, Prentice Hall, 1993, by

Allyn & Bacon.

3. Christian G., Callis J., Davidson E., “Modern Fluorescence Spectroscopy”, E. Wehry (ed.),

Plenum Press, New York, 1981

• Teaching methods:

Lectures are 2 classes per week and illustrated with examples for solving problems related to

analysis of organic compounds. For lectures presentation multimedia system are used.

Students can be use the university library, INTERNET and consulting hours in their

education.

• Assessment methods:

There are two tests during the teaching course witch ratings are in 20/80 percent ration with

the final oral examination rating.



• Course title: Reliability of the environmental sampling





• Name of lecturer: Mihail Mihailov, Associated professor, Ph.D.

• Objective of the course (expected learning outcomes and competences to be acquired): The objects

of the course are organization, methods and regulations of sampling procedures related to the

environmental monitoring.



1. Importance of the sampling as a part of environmental monitoring activities.

2. Characteristics of the sampling from objects of ecological assessments. Main points

and methods.

3. Sampling procedure for air pollution control. Characteristics. Regulations and

requirements.

4. Sampling procedure for surface waters investigations. Methods and regulations.

5. Sampling for assessment of ecological status of underground waters. Regulations and

methods.

6. Sampling for analysis and ecological assessment of soils. Regulations and methods.

7. Sampling for assessment of the ecological influence of the solid waists. Regulations and

methods.

8. Sampling for analysis and estimation of the noise and radiation loads. Characteristics

and regulations.

9. Sampling for assessment of the status of protected nature areas. Characteristics and

regulations.

10. Requirements for representativeness of sampling from ecological objects. Regulations,

technical potential.

11. Organization of the sampling from objects and systems subject of ecological

monitoring. Requirements and methods.

• Literature:

1. Environmental standards. ISO library.

2. Environmental management systems. Methodological guidelines.

3. Environmental assessments. General principles and support techniques.

• Teaching methods: Lectures, seminars, practical work, individual work.

• Assessment methods: Current control and final test.



• Course title: Methods for sample preparation





• Name of lecturer: Petko Mandjukov, Associated professor, Ph.D., Elitsa Chorbadzhiyska

Assistant professor • Objective of the course (expected learning outcomes and competences to be acquired): General

information for the commonly used methods for sample digestion, pre-concentration, matrix

separation etc.



1. Statistical aspects of the sample preparation. Error propagation.

2. Sample drying, weighting, digestion methods.

3. Microwave digestions. Advantages and limitations.

4. Pre-concentration methods.

5. Sampling procedures and preservation of environmental samples.

6. Sample treatment for mobile forms determination.

7. Sample preparation for speciation analysis.

8. Matrix separation procedures.

9. Sample preparation in DNA analysis.

10. Selection of the proper sample preparation procedure. Cases from the analytical

practice.

• Literature:

1. S. Mitra, Ed. Sample Preparation Techniques in Analytical Chemistry. Wiley-

Interscience, 2003.

2. F. Settle, Ed. Handbook of Instrumental Techniques for Analytical Chemistry. Prentice

Hall PTR, 1997.



4. C. Herbert, R. Johnston, Basics of Mass Spectrometry, CRC Press, 2002.



WILEY-VCH, 2002.


• Teaching methods: Lectures, laboratory training, individual work.

• Assessment methods: Current control and final test with contribution to the final mark 40%

and 60% respectively.



• Course title: Specialized software /Statistical analysis of data with the help of IT (MS Excel,

Statistica, SPSS)/





• Name of lecturer: Elena Karashtranova, Associated professor, Ph.D.


students should learn how to:

Apply the methods of statistics in practice

Realize concrete applications with the help of IT.

• Prerequisites: General requirements for the admission to the Master programme. Basic

knowledge on Probability and statistics, Information Technology.


1. Data Modeling

2. Measures of Central Tendency

3. Measures of Spread

4. The Distribution of Measurements and Results

Populations and Samples

Probability Distributions for Populations

Confidence Intervals for Populations

Probability Distributions for Samples

Confidence Intervals for Samples

5. Statistical Analysis of Data

Significance Testing

Constructing a Significance Test

6. Multivariate Analysis

7. Regression

8. Factor Analysis

9. Measuring Instruments and Their Properties

• Literature:

1. Richard G. Bereton, Data analysis for the laboratory and Chemical Plant, University

of Bristol, UK

• Teaching methods: Seminars, tutorials, discussions, project based method.

• Assessment methods: Project- 30%, Final Test- 70%. The course is successful completed with

at least 65% of all scores.



• Course title: Condensed matter investigation methods





• Name of lecturer: Dimitrina Petrova Kerina, Associated professor, Ph.D.


objective is to introduce the students with the main methods for the condensed matter

experimental investigation.

• Prerequisites : A prerequisite for assimilation of the presented material are previous

knowledge about chemical coupling in condensed matter; solid state’s and liquid’s structures;

elastic, dielectric, magnetic and optical properties of the condensed matter; electron states in

the crystals; band-gap structure and macroscopic dielectric polarization.


Subject 1. Diffraction methods for structural investigations of the condensed matter – 8 classes

Subject 2. Elasticity properties of condensed matter determination – 2 classes

Subject 3. Measurement methods of the magnetic matter properties - 10 classes

Subject 4. Measurement methods of the dielectric medium properties – 4 classes

Subject 5: Measurement methods of some condensed matter’s optical properties – 4 classes

Subject 6. Measurement methods of some superconductor’s properties – 2 classes

• Literature:

1. Apostolov, A., Experimental methods in solid state physics, “Science $Art”, Sofia, 1983.

2. Apostolov. A., Condensed matter physics, Sofia University publishing house, 1991.

3. Nai, D., Physical prorerties of the crystals, Foreign literature, Moskva, 1960.

• Teaching methods: An ex cathedra method of teaching consists of 2 classes per week.

Students can use the university library, INTERNET and consulting hours in their schooling.

• Assessment methods: There are two tests during the teaching course witch ratings are in

20/80 percent ratio with the final oral test rating.



• Course title: Quality control and quality assurance





• Name of lecturer: Mario Mitov, Associated professor, Ph.D.

• Objective of the course (expected learning outcomes and competences to be acquired): An

introduction to the theory and practice of the quality control and quality assurance of the

analytical procedures.



1. Chemical analysis. International comparability of the results. Economic impact.

2. GLP concept.

3. Validation of analytical procedures.

4. Traceability of the measurement results. Definitions and terminology. Traceability

hierarchy.

5. Primary analytical methods.

6. Statistics for analytical methods evaluation. Inter-laboratory comparisons. ANOVA.

7. Reference materials. Types of reference materials. Preparation of reference materials.

Use of reference materials for validation and quality control.

8. Internal quality control (RM, CRM, standards, quality charts).

9. External quality assessment. Quality system. ISO documents.

10. Accreditation. Bulgarian and European regulations.

• Literature: 1. International Vocabulary of basic and General terms in Metrology –ISO 1993.

2. The Fitness for Purpose of Analytical Methods A Laboratory Guide to Method Validation and Related Topics. EURACHEM, LGC, Teddington, 1998.

3. The Use of Matrix Reference Materials In Environmental Analytical Processes Eds.: A. Fajgelj, M. Parkany; RSC, Cambridge, 1999.

4. The Use Of Recovery Factors In Trace Analysis Ed.: M. Parkany; RSC, Cambridge, 1996.

5. Quality In The Food Analysis Laboratory R. Wood, A. Nilsson, H. Wallin; RSC, Cambridge, 1998.

6. ISO 17025 General requirements for the competence of calibration and Testing Laboratories, 1999

7. ISO Guide 30, 31, 33, 34 and 35 – Reference Materials

8. Statistics for Analytical Chemistry - J.C. Miler and J.N. Miler

9. ISO 3534-1 Statistics – Vocabulary and symbols

10. ISO Guide 43 Proficiency Testing by InterLaboratory Comparisons

11. ILAC Guide 13 Requirements for the Accreditation of Providers of Proficiency Testing Schemes

• Teaching methods: Lectures, seminars, individual work, problem-solving groups.

• Assessment methods: Course project and final examination with contributions to the final

rank 60% and 40% respectively.

• Languag of instruction: Bulgarian, English


• Course title: Modern Analytical Chemistry





• Name of lecturer: Petko Mndjukov, Associated professor, Ph.D., Elitsa Chorbadzhiyska

Assistant professor • Objective of the course (expected learning outcomes and competences to be acquired): The course

aim is to introduce students to the basic concepts in the modern analytical chemistry;

development of the instrumentation; new tasks; new techniques; solving of specific problems.



1. Instrumental methods for element analysis. Heavy metal pollution control. Mobile

forms determination.

2. Speciation. Methods for determination of chemical forms. Limitations.

3. Theoretical approaches. Phase diagrams E/pH.

4. Mass spectrometry as a detecting method. Hyphenated techniques.

5. Specific calibration techniques. Isotope dilution. Isotope ratios determination.

6. Sample preparation approaches for trace analysis. Matrix separation.

7. Labeling methods. Application in the environmental and biochemical investigations.

8. Automatic analytical systems. Flow injection concept. Automatic environmental

control stations.

9. Control of the environmental pollution with organic compounds.

• Literature:





WILEY-VCH, 2002.

4. Г. Крисчън, Дж. О’Рейли. Инструментален анализ. Унив. Изд. “Св. Кл.

Охридски”, София, 1998.


6. Materials from INTERNET.

• Teaching methods: lectures, tutorials, individual student’s work.

• Assessment methods: course project, laboratory tutorial mark, final test contributing 50%,

20% and 30% to the final mark respectively.



• Course title: Laser spectroscopy





• Name of lecturer: Lyubomir Pavlov, Professor, D.Sc.

• Objective of the course (expected learning outcomes and competences to be acquired): i) new

laser sources and quantum standards of frequencies, which consist a subject of development

namely in Metrology, and in European Bureau of Standards and Measurement Science; ii)

new experimental methods of space-temporally resolved laser spectroscopy; iii) applications

of laser sources to atomic and molecular spectroscopy



1. Lasers in metrology and coherent quantum standards of frequency.

2. Laser mode selection and experimental realization of single-mode lasers.

3. Resonant interaction of tuneable laser sources with atoms.

4. Laser photo-ionization spectroscopy. Practical applications.

5. Laser spectroscopy of Doppler-broadened transitions.

6. Laser spectroscopy of highly excited atoms. Applications of multiphoton absorption to atomic

and molecular spectroscopy.

7. High resolution laser spectroscopy of collisional line broadening and line shifts.

8. Doppler-free laser spectroscopy of counter-propagating ultrashort laser pulses.

9. Picosecond laser spectroscopy of molecular dynamics in chemistry.

10. Applications of laser spectroscopy to diagnostics of atmosphere. Laser spectroscopy in

meteorological remote sensing.

11. Methods of Coherent anti-Stokes Raman Spectroscopy (CARS) in experimental study of

relaxation processes in molecules.

12. Polarization spectroscopy and line profiles of polarization signals.

13. Transient coherent effects in laser spectroscopy. Photon echoes.

14. Laser spectroscopy of bio-molecules. Pump-probe laser techniques in characterizing

ultrashort decay in photosynthesis. Data processing of the obtained experimental results.

15. High resolution space-temporal spectroscopy in measurements of fundamental constants in

atoms.

16. Laser cooling of ions. High resolution laser spectroscopy of cooled particles.

• Literature:

1. W.Demtroder – “Laser spectroscopy” – Springer series in Chemical Physics, vol. 5,

Berlin-Heidelberg-New York, pp. 1 – 700 ( 1981 ).

2. J.Michael Hollas –“High resolution spectroscopy”, John Wiley & Sons,

Chichester-New York-Weinheim-Brisbane-Singapore-Toronto, pp. 1 - 743 ( 1998 ).

3. W.Persson, S.Svanberg –“Laser spectroscopy VIII” – Springer-Verlag, vol. 55,

( 1987 ).

4. A.R.W.McKellar, T.Oka, B.P.Stoicheff –“Laser spectroscopy V”- Springer-Verlag,

volume 30 ( 1981 ).

5. R.Balian, S.Haroche, S.Liberman –“Frontiers in Laser spectroscopy”-

North-Holland publishing company ( 1977 ).

6. D.C.Hanna, M.Yuratich, S.Cottert –“Nonlinear optics of free atoms and

molecules”- Springer series in Optical Science, vol. 17 ( 1979 ).

• Teaching methods: Lectures

• Assessment methods: Final test



• Course title: Chromatography





• Name of lecturer: Dancho Danalev, Head assistant professor, Ph.D.

• Objective of the course (expected learning outcomes and competences to be acquired): The objects

of the course are theoretical basis and practical applications of the chromatographic

techniques. Special attention is paid to the hyphenated techniques involving various

chromatographic devices, as well as to specific application for element speciation analysis.



1. Theory of column chromatography. Basic terms.

2. Optimization of the chromatographic separation.

3. Gas chromatography

4. High performance liquid chromatography

5. Ion chromatography

6. Practical application of the chromatography methods

7. Hyphenated techniques based on chromatographic separation

8. Speciation

• Literature:



WILEY-VCH, 2002.

10. P. Sadek. Illustrated Pocket Dictionary of Chromatography. John Wiley & Sons, 2004.

11. J. Cases, Ed.. Encyclopedia of Chromatography. Marcel Dekker, 2005.

12. J. Cases, R. Scott. Chromatography Theory. Marcel Dekker, 2002.

• Teaching methods: Lectures, seminars, practical work, individual work with students.

• Assessment methods: Current control and final test.



• Course title: Quantum Chemistry





• Name of lecturer: Jivko Velkov, Associated professor, Ph.D.

• Objective of the course (expected learning outcomes and competences to be acquired):

Introduction to the basic concepts and methods in quantum chemistry and extension of the

theoretical background in the field of molecular spectroscopy

• Prerequisites: General requirements for the admission to the Master programme. Basic

knowledge of structure of matter and instrumental methods for analysis.


LECTURES

1. One-electron approximation.

2. Аb initio methods. Types of orbital basis sets. DFT. Semi-empirical methods.

3. Energy spectrum of molecules.

4. General theory of quantum transitions.

5. Structure and energy spectrum of systems with translational symmetry.

PRACTICAL EXERCISES

1. Demonstration of programs.

2. Visualization of the theoretically calculated spectra and comparison to experimentally

recorded ones.

3. Individual work on personal assignment – a specific molecule for each student.

4. Instructions for preparation of the term project.

5. Presentation of the term project and discussion of results.

• Literature:

1. N. Tuytuylkov, Quantum Chemistry, Nauka i izkustvo, 1978 (in Bulgarian)

2. HyperChem 7.0 Reference Manual, Hypercube Inc., Gainеsville FL, 2002

3. Gaussian 03W Reference manual, Gaussian Inc., Pittsburgh PA, 2003

4. G. Andreev, Molecular Spectroscopy, Plovdiv University, Plovdiv, 1999 (in Bulgarian).

• Teaching methods: Lectures and practical assignments. Term project

• Assessment methods: Written final exam and discussion. Written exam (60%) + term project

(30%) + current control (10%). The results obtained during the practical exercises are

submitted as written term project and presented/defended at the end of the semester to earn

30% of the final grade.



• Course title: Renewable Energy Sources and Systems





• Name of lecturer: Mitko Stoev , Associated professor, Ph.D.


renewable energy sources and advanced technological system for sustainable energy

utilization are discussed. The main futures of solar energy, wind energy, small hydropower,

hydrogen energy, biomass and energy storage are presented in details. The sustainable solar

energy potential and climate conditions in different climatic zones are analyzed for effective

application of advanced technology for energy utilization. The standard measurement of

climatic monitoring, physical and chemical monitoring of the environment are studied in

details for effectively utilization of energy from renewable energy sources. The main points in

theoretical analysis and testing of passive and active thermal solar energy, water desalination

and purification and photovoltaic systems are included.


Co-requisites: Basics of Metrology


1. Energy. Sustainable energy supply. Renewable energy sources.

2. Climate variation in different climatic zones. Solar radiation - the sun, solar spectrum,

solar radiation, spectral distribution.

3. Solar energy and systems. Active and passive thermo systems.

4. Wind energy and systems. Wind generators.

5. Small hydropower and systems.

6. Biomass and systems.

7. Geothermal energy and systems.

8. Hydrogen energy and systems. Fuel cells and electrolysers.

9. Energy storage systems. Batteries and accumulation systems.

10. Energy efficiency of renewable energy systems. Measurements.

11. Environmental monitoring and renewable energy systems.

12. Metrology in renewable energy systems.

13. Energy applications from renewable energy systems in our life.

• Literature:

1. R. Hill, Phil O’Keefe, C. Snape: “The Future of Energy Use”, Earthscan Publications Ltd.,

London, 1996.

2. Godfrey Boyle: “Renewable Energy: Power for Sustainable Future”, Oxford University

Press, 1996.

3. L. D. Partain: “Solar cells and their applications”, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 1995

4. M. S. Imamura, P. helm, W. Palz: “Photovoltaic system technology: European Handbook”,

H. S. Stephens & Associaties, Brussels, 1992.

5. S. Kaplanis: “Technology of PV – Systems and Applications”, Brasov, 2003.

• Teaching methods: Multimedia, Online Internet Multilanguage e-platform (http://e-

learning.swu.bg), Power Point presentation, Demonstrations

• Assessment methods: Tests – 40%, assignments – 60%


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