This module aims to equip students with the practical skills critical for analytical chemistry testing and materials characterization. Students will go through the full process of analytical testing from sample and reagent preparation, to operation and calibration of the equipment and results interpretation. Students will experience different analytical and materials characterization techniques commonly used in various industries. Topics include sample and reagent preparation and treatment, chromatographic and spectrometric techniques, practical skills of rheological studies, mechanical characterization, and microscopy. In addition, it allows students to pick up important troubleshooting skills to solve instrument technical issues.