Brief Information/synopsis: Fundamental and practical aspects of chemical analysis, including titrimetric, electrical and spectroscopic methods, analytical separations by GLC and HPLC.
5. Assessment Scheme
3 x assignment (10% each; 30% total), and
1 x final exam (70%);
6. Intended Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
No. ILOs 1 Able to recognize fundamentals of analytical chemistry including various concentration units, statistics for analytical chemistry, acid-base titrations, complexometric titrations, redox titrations, basics of optical spectroscopy, basics of chromatography and mass spectrometry. 2 Able to explain the essential facts, principles and theories for analytical chemistry. 3 Able to demonstrate awareness of topics of analytical chemistry relevant to social and daily life, such as environmental issues. 4 Formulate and analyze a wide range of analytical chemical problems by applying chemical principles. 5 Show appreciation of analytical chemistry and its interface with social and daily life such as environmental issues, and arouse audience’s interest in chemistry.
7. Student Learning Resources
Textbook: Exploring Chemical Analysis (5th Edition), Daniel Harris, Freeman, 2013 Reference: Quantity Chemical Analysis, Daniel C. Harris, Freeman
8. Teaching and Learning Activities
Scheduled activities: 3 hrs (lecture)
9. Course Schedule Keyword Syllabus: Measurements and the tools of an analytical Polyprotic Acids and Bases chemist Math Tool-kit, Significant Figures and Errors EDTA Titrations Statistics Introduction to Electrochemistry Least Squares and Quality Assurance Potentials and Potentiometry: Electrode Measurements Gravimetry Redox Titrations Titrations Instrumental Electrochemistry Acids and Bases Optical Spectroscopy and Applications Buffers and Indicators Chromatography Acid-Base Titrations & N-Analysis Mass Spectrometry
