CHEM221 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
| Course Code: | 2340221 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 4 (4.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 7.0 |
| Department: | Chemistry |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
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| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
At the end of this course the students will
- judge the proper use and importance of measurement statistics
- know proper solution handling and standards preparation
- apply equilibrium constraints such as equilibrium constant, mass and charge balances to a range of systems of interest in analytical chemistry.
- comprehend a basic understanding of common analytical techniques such as gravimetry, titration and electrochemistry.
Course Content
(For CHEM and CHED students) Fundamental principles and theories of analytical chemistry. Quantitative analysis by gravimetry. Aqueous solution chemistry. Theory of titrimetric methods of analysis, quantitative analysis by volumetry, data evaluation and statistical treatment.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will be expected to demonstrate the following core competencies:
- correctly identify absolute and relative errors, and use significant figures
- identify random and systematic errors, and calculate uncertainties and confidence intervals
- present results correctly and test for precision and accuracy
- apply statistical methods to assess analytical measurement data quality and interpret their significance, validate analytical methods and results
- correctly prepare standard solutions and use appropriate standardization methods
- have a thorough understanding of the principles and theory behind chemical equilibria and quantitative analyses.
- understand the effects of electrolytes on chemical equilibria
- apply various methods for visualizing information about solutions and titrations such as neutralization, complexation, precipitation and redox titrations.
- use appropriate software programs to perform scientific calculations and produce graphs.
At the end of the semester, students will be able to appreciate quantitatively the equilibrium behavior of species in the solution and with the solution.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Capable of designing solutions for a problem defined with a purpose by taking experimental steps, performing experiments, using standard and modern instruments, analysing data, interpreting results. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Capable of using modern methods and computational tools necessary for chemistry applications. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Capable of doing both disciplinary and interdisciplinary teamwork. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Capable of acting independently, taking initiatives and having analytical thinking skills. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Capable of using mathematics, physics and biology knowledge to solve chemistry problems. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Capable of grasping the importance of lifelong learning, following the developments in science and technology and on contemporary issues for self development | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Capable of working individually and making independent decisions, expressing own ideas verbally and non-verbally. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Capable of having professional and ethical responsibility. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Competent in a foreign language to follow latest technological developments in chemistry. | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Capable of following the developments in chemistry both at national and international level. | ✔ | |||
| 11 | Capable of doing laboratory experiments, in a green and sustainable way, without harming humans, environment and nature, and taking the necessary precautions to reduce the harmful chemicals and waste. | ✔ | |||
| 12 | Capable of explaining the differences between chemistry and chemical engineering education and job descriptions at various levels including students, society and the industry. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution