CHEM 310 Outline

THE KING'S UNIVERSITY

COURSE NUMBER:

CHEM 310

COURSE TITLE:

Analytical Chemistry I

NAME OF INSTRUCTOR:

Instructor: Dr. Melanie Hoffman

CREDIT WEIGHT AND WEEKLY TIME DISTRIBUTION:

credits 3(hrs lect 3 - hrs sem 0 - hrs lab 3)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This introduction to quantitative analytical chemistry, the estimation of the amounts of substances in diverse materials be they gases, liquids or solids, is central to the practice of chemistry. In the first semester emphasis will be given to the modem instrumental techniques of spectroscopy and chromatography which are will be given to the modem instrumental techniques of spectroscopy and chromatography which are so important to both chemistry and biochemistry as well as solvent extraction methods. An introduction to questions of precision, accuracy and sampling will also be given..

Prerequisites: CHEM 201

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Harris, D.C. Quantitative Chemical Analysis, 9th ed, W.H. Freeman and Company: New York, 2016.
Safety glasses and lab coat
Two hardcover notebooks
Access to Moodle: http://moodle.kingsu.ca

MARK DISTRIBUTION IN PERCENT:


Laboratory	30%
Participation/Homework	20%
Instrument project	15%
Midterm Exam	15%
Final Exam	20%

	100%

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the end of this course, the successful student will have the tools to:

evaluate the meaningfulness of data, and assess random and systematic errors, using

reflection on the complete process, from sampling to measurement, and

statistical analysis, including using a spreadsheet

select analytical instrumentation, and prepare and carry out a protocol to separate and analyze components of a sample, including preparing standard solutions, and calibration curves
communicate using the terminology of analytical chemistry in written and spoken word
constructively criticize content and delivery of presentations in analytical chemistry contexts
collaborate more effectively with others by communicating clear goals and negotiating compromise

COURSE OUTLINE:

The Magical World of Analytical Chemistry
Tools of the Trade Wait, there's error?
Important skills for the self-respecting chemist: Statistical Analysis of Data
Beer with me: Basics of Spectrophotometry
UV-visible Spectrophotometry
FT-IR, excitation and emission spectrophotometry
Atomic Spectroscopy Analysis of Solids
Mass Spectrometry
Nothing is Pure: Separations
Gas Chromatography
High-Perfomance Liquid Chromatography
Capillary Electrophoresis
'Charged' Quantitative Determinations: Potentiometry
Redox Titrations
Electroanalytical Techniques

LAB OUTLINE:

Lab 1: Sampling
Excel Lab
Lab 2: UV-Vis
Lab 3: AAS
Lab 4: Liquid-liquid extraction
Lab 5: GC
Lab 6: HPLC
Lab 7: NMR

Required texts, assignments, and grade distributions may vary from one offering of this course to the next. Please consult the course instructor for up to date details.