Module overview
Analytical methods of identifying the composition of matter underpin all of modern science. Developments in analytical methodology open up new avenues for research, but also have direct and immediate societal impacts (e.g. screening for disease, detection of explosives). A good working knowledge of the range of analytical methods that are used widely in scientific research together with a critical understanding of the application of analytical methods in societal contexts are cornerstones of the Natural Sciences. The module will focus on cool things we can learn about the natural world using perhaps surprising analytical approaches and showcase areas of science in which Southampton is world leading.