CHM 265 - Analytical Chemistry

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisites:  CHM 146 and 146L General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory, with a minimum grade of “D”, MAT 136 College Algebra and Trigonometry, with a minimum grade of “D”

 

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Describe the basic sientific principles for following techniques:  atomic spectroscopy, gas chromatography, high-performance liquid chromatography, gravimetric analysis, mass spectrometry, spectrophotometry, as well as several titration and electrochemical techniques.
2. Perform standard laboratory calculations.
       a.  Carry uncertainty through calculations.
3. Calibrate standard laboratory equipment, such as burets and pipets.
4. Collect data during laboratory exercises using select techniques discussed in lecture.
5. Keep a well-organized laboratory notebook which throughly documents laboratory experiments.
6. Analyze laboratory data for meaning.
       a.  Use electronic spreadsheet programs (example: Microsoft Excel)
       b.  Use appropriate statistical analysis to identify insignificant outlying data and determine relative and absolute uncertainty in results
7. Report results which agree with anticipated results, within specified tolerances.
8. Write complete laboratory reports which follow the reporting format used in scientific publications.