SYLLABUS
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY I, SCH 201-001
FALL SEMESTER 2003
Department of Science and Allied Health
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Cheyney, PA 19319
INSTRUCTOR: ANTHONY L. DENT. Ph.D.
Carver Science Center
Office Room - 246
Office Hours: M, W – 11:30 a.m. –1:30 p.m.
Other Times by Appointment
Office Tel. # 610-399-2324
E-Mail Address: Tonydent@msn.com
Emergency Home @ 215-830-0495
Class Room: 218
Lab Room: 245
Required Textbook:: We will cover most of Sections I and II (Chapters 1-15) of Analytical Chemistry, An Introduction by D. A. Skoog, et al, 7th edition.
WEBSITE: http://www.oocities.org/Tonydent2001/
Lecture Meets: MWF 10:30 –11:20 AM
Lab Meets: Tues 1:00 – 3:50 PM
Course Description:
This course will involve an in-depth evaluation of the Tools of Analytical Chemistry (Section I) and Principles and Applications of Chemical Equilibria (Section II). We will examine the concepts related to data acquisition and statistical analysis including interpretation of error sources and natures. We will then turn our attention to chemical Equilibria of simple and complex systems. The lab experiments will attempt to capture the essential aspects from these two areas. We will investigate gravimetric and volumetric techniques from both an historical and updated perspective. Where possible, we will include field trips to local companies to gain insights as to the latest procedures in currently in use.
We will use the class website to provide supplemental information, and to provide quiz and test solutions.
Grading: Weekly Quizzes 20%
3 Tests 30 %
Final exam 20 %
Laboratory Reports 30 %
Instructional Methods:
Lectures of textbook materials, extensive practices of problems in relation to various equations, homework assignments and daily quizzes and tests after each chapter. Guest lectures may be arranged for certain topics.
Lab experiments are designed to be completed in 1 to 2 weeks with the lab report due one week later. Pre-lab lectures will describe the basic concept involved in a particular lab.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, SCH - 201 - 01
Course Outline
Below is an outline of the material to be covered over the course of the semester,
and corresponding chapters in D. A. Skoog, et al "Analytical Chemistry, An Introduction - 7th Edition".
Some material may take more than a single class to complete.
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Week of |
Chp |
Lecture Subject |
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8/25 |
1. |
Introduction to Analytical Chemistry |
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SECTION I |
|
9/1 |
2. |
Chemicals and Apparatus: Putting the Tools to Work. |
|
9/8 |
3. |
Important Chemical Concepts: Expressing Quantities and Concentrations |
|
9/15, 22 |
4. |
(TEST # 1, ~9/22) |
|
9/29 |
5. |
Errors in Chemical Analyses: Assessing the Quality of Results |
|
10/6 |
6. |
Random Error: How Certain Can We Be? |
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10/13 |
7. |
Statistical Analysis: Evaluating the Data |
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SECTION II |
|
10/20 |
8. |
Gravimetric methods of Analysis (TEST # 2, ~10/24) |
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11/27 |
9. |
Electrolyte Effects: Activity or Concentration? |
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11/3 |
10. |
How Equilibrium Calculations Can Be Applied to Complex Systems |
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11/10 |
11. |
Titrations: Taking Advantage of Stoichiometric Reactions |
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11/17 |
12. |
Principles of Neutralization Titrations: Determining Acids, Bases, and pH of Buffer Solutions |
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11/17 |
13. |
Titrating Polyfunctional Acids and Bases (TEST # 3, ~11/24) |
|
12/1 |
14. |
Applying Neutralization Titrations |
|
12/1 |
15. |
Complexation and Precipitation Titrations |
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12/8 |
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(Final Exam, ~12/06) |
Dated 8/24/2003