Quantitative Analysis                                                                                                                            Course Syllabus

Chemistry 2222                                                                                                       Summer 2008 (5/19/2008 – 7/3/2008)

 

Bulletin Description:

CHEM 2222 - Quantitative Analysis
(3.0 cr; Prereq-1152 or 1162; A-F or Aud, fall, spring, summer, every year)
Theory in analytical techniques; introduces gravimetric, volumetric, and spectrophotometric methods.

Concurrent registration in Chem 2223 is required.

 

Text and Materials:

                        1.     Skoog, West, Holler and Crouch, Analytical Chemistry, An Introduction, Seventh Edition, Saunders, 2000.

                        2.     Student Solutions Manual for Skoog et al (bundled with text).

                        3.     Student Response Unit (clicker), available in UMD Bookstore (Fall or Spring term only).

                        3.     Your laboratory manual and notebook for Chemistry 2223.

 

Computing:   You must have access to a computer with Microsoft Excel and a current web browser such as Internet Explorer and access to the internet.  You may use your own computer or purchase access to the campus computer labs.  A handheld scientific calculator is required for homework, quizzes and exams.

 

Grading:         Examinations (mid-terms plus final) plus in-class work (quizzes and participation), homework.  Grading policies and other course policies are included on the course website.

 

Instructor:     Donald Poe, Professor, 333 Chem, 726-7217, dpoe@d.umn.edu, www.d.umn.edu/~dpoe

Course website:  http://www.d.umn.edu/~dpoe/chem2222/

Office hours:  Posted on website.

Teaching Assistants:  Your TA for Chem 2223 will hold office hours and grade classwork.

 

Format:           Lecture at 8:00-10:20 A.M., M,W,F (5/19/2008 – 7/3/2008, except 5/26 and 6/27), Chem 251.

 

DESCRIPTION AND GOALS

 

This course provides a basic introduction to chemical analysis, including titrimetric analysis, treatment of analytical data, potentiometry, spectroscopy and chromatography.  The student will learn the basic laboratory techniques and operations required to obtain precise and accurate results for representative chemical analytical methods.  The general principles of the methods, as well as the chemical reactions, interferences, and calculations will be studied.  There is a major emphasis on chemical equilibrium as a basis for understanding the composition of aqueous solutions and the design of analytical methods, and also on the application of chemical knowledge and stoichiometric relationships to the solution of problems in chemical analysis.

 

LECTURE SCHEDULE AND READINGS

 

Specific readings and problem assignments will be posted on the course website.  Please attempt to complete assigned readings and exercises prior to lecture.

 

Topics (details available on course website)

Unit 1. Introduction and Review.  Titrimetric analysis and data treatment

1A. Introduction. Basic Operations in Quantitative Analysis.

1B. Review of chemical calculations, stoichiometry and equilibria

2C. Operations and calculations in titrimetric analysis

2D. Treatment of analytical data and error analysis.  Calibration curves and linear regression

Unit 2. Systematic equilibrium.

3A. Ionic strength and equilibrium

3B. Systematic treatment of chemical equilibrium

Unit 3. Neutralization Titrations

3A. Neutralization titrations, fractional composition

3B. Titration of polyfunctional acids and bases

3C. Applications of neutralization titrations

Unit 4. Complexation, Oxidation-Reduction and Electrochemistry

4A. Complexation and precipitation

4B. Oxidation-reduction and electrochemistry

4C. Potentiometry and pH

Unit 5. Spectroscopy and Separations

5A. Introduction to visible absorption spectoscopy

5B. Instruments for absorption spectroscopy

5C. Applications of UV-visible spectroscopy. Errors.

5D. Introduction to analytical separations and chromatography

Final Exam, Wednesday, July 2, 8:00-9:55 am

 

OTHER INFORMATION

 

Access

Individuals who have any disability or physical condition (including pregnancy or allergy), which might affect their ability to participate in this class are encouraged to inform their instructor at the start of the semester. Adaptation of the methods, materials or testing may be made as required for equitable participation.

This material is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities upon request.  Please contact Penny Cragun, Access Center, 726-8727.

 

Minimum Course Requirements and Records Policies

Minimum requirements to pass this course include satisfactory performance on written examinations and related class work.  Participation in class work such as quizzes, completion of problem assignments both in and out of class will also be used as criteria for evaluation.  Homework assignments submitted for evaluation must be your own work.  If a conflict arises with an examination, please see the instructor prior to the examination data to make alternative arrangements.  Midterm exams and other graded materials not picked up by the student will be retained until the after the final exam.  Final exams will be retained for one semester.

 

Academic Integrity and Student Conduct Code

This course will adhere to UMD's Student Academic Integrity Policy, which can be found at www.d.umn.edu/assl/conduct/integrity.

The instructor will enforce and students are expected to follow the University’s Student Conduct Code (http://www.d.umn.edu/assl/conduct/code).  Appropriate classroom conduct promotes an environment of academic achievement and integrity.  Disruptive classroom behavior that substantially or repeatedly interrupts either the instructor’s ability to teach, or student learning, is prohibited.  Disruptive behavior also includes inappropriate use of technology in the classroom.  Examples include ringing cell phones, text-messaging, and watching videos, playing computer games, doing email, or surfing the Internet on your computer instead of note-taking or other instructor-sanctioned activities.