CHEM 2300 Syllabus
Subject Code
CHEM
Course Number
2300
Course Title
Quantitative Analysis
Prerequisites
CHEM 1212 with a grade of C or higher, CHEM 1212L with a grade of C or higher, MATH 1111 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisites
CHEM 2300L
Terms Offered
Offered Fall and Summer as needed
Credit Hours
(3-0-3)
Course Description
This course focuses on developing a strong understanding of the principles of analytical chemistry and the applications of these principles to disciplines ranging from the life sciences to environmental science. This course presents a comprehensive assessment of the theory, application, and strategies and calculations needed for proper data analysis regarding analytical chemistry. The course first focuses on the traditional techniques utilized in quantitative chemical analysis to quantify the amount of a particular analyte present in unknown samples. Other topics relate to the methods and techniques used for the separation and isolation of various classes of substrates.
Course Outcomes
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Understand chemical analysis, lab safety, experimental error, statistics, and calibration methods
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1
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Demonstrate proficiency in basic chemical calculations regarding SI unit conversions, chemical concentrations, and stoichiometry calculations.
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2
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Demonstrate proper laboratory safety.
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3
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Demonstrate an understanding of the types of experimental error.
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4
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Make sense of data and error with basic statistics.
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Demonstrate ability to calibrate analytical equipment with proper methods.
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6
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Perform gravimetric analysis and understand proper methods of sample preparation.
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Understand types of chemical equilibrium and the calculations needed with each type
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Perform calculations involving equilibrium and thermodynamics.
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2
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Perform calculations and understanding relative to solubility product and equilibrium.
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3
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Perform calculations regarding monoprotic and polyprotic acid-base equilibrium.
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Utilize volumetric analysis
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Demonstrate proficiency in understanding the basics of volumetric titrations.
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2
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Understand the systematic treatment of equilibrium.
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3
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Understand calculations involving buffer systems and how to make appropriate buffers with regard to buffer capacity and range.
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4
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Understand calculations with regard to acid-base titrations and EDTA titrations.
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Utilize fundamentals of spectrophotometry in the analysis of various types of analytes
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Understand the fundamentals and the application of spectrophotometry.
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2
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Demonstrate a theoretical understanding of the design, application, and data analysis of instrumentation used in molecular and atomic absorption spectroscopy.
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Understand analytical separations and the techniques and tools used in chromatography
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Understand the fundamentals of analytical separations and chromatography.
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2
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Demonstrate a working knowledge of gas chromatography with respect to the theory,
application, and data analysis.
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3
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Demonstrate a working knowledge of High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with respect to the theory, application, and data analysis.
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