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Instructor: Dr. Philip J. Silva, 024 Widtsoe, 797-8192, psilva@cc.usu.edu
Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 1:30-2:20; Thursday 3:30-4:20
Prerequisite: Chem 1230, Chem 1240, Math 1050
Text (required): Harris, Quantitative Chemical Analysis, 6th Edition,
W.H. Freeman
Supplemental Texts: handouts
Course Content: This lecture course addresses modern chemical analysis
with an emphasis on chemical equilibria. Volumetric and gravimetric
techniques are studied in depth. An introduction to instrumental
methods is also portrayed.
Learning Objectives: Below is a list of specific learning objectives for Quantitative Analysis
1) Distinguish between qualitative and quantitative measurements and compare
and critically select methods for elemental and molecular analyses
2) Demonstrate knowledge of sampling methods for all states (solid, liquid,
gas) of matter
3) Use statistical methods for evaluating and interpreting data
4) Formulate concepts of validation of data and experimental design
5) Assess sources of error in chemical and instrumental analysis and account
for errors in data analysis
6) Recognize interferences in chemical and instrumental analysis
7) Comprehend the concept of and perform instrument and method calibration
8) Use basic concepts of stoichiometry and basic chemical reactions involving
analytes and ordinary reagents
9) Comprehend the importance of chemical equilibrium and kinetics to quantification
10) Apply and assess concepts of availability and evaluation of analytical
standards and formulate standardization methodology
11) Apply theory and operational principles of analytical instruments including
electronic components
12) Recognize the use and limitations of chemical analysis techniques in
real-world situations
Quant. involves manipulation of algebraic expressions
and numerical calculations, which you should be adept at by the end of the
semester!
Lectures: Lectures will cover statistics in chemistry, chemical equilibria, gravimetric analysis, volumetric analysis, acid-base chemistry, complexation, electrochemistry, separations, and spectroscopy. I will distribute copies of my prepared “slides” at the beginning of class. I will scan the transparencies of other issues or problems discussed during class after the lecture and also post those on the course webpage.
Homework: The book highlights key terms and gives sample problems in each chapter. Students should understand all of the key terms as well as be capable of solving the sample problems in each chapter. A list of suggested sample problems for each practice is included at the end of this syllabus, but these problems will not be turned in for a grade. The suggested problems are for your benefit for practice. The publisher of the textbook has setup an online quiz site where you can gain further practice. The website is http://bcs.whfreeman.com/qca/default.asp Homework to be turned in will consist of assigned exercises that will include problems similar to those that will be on the exam and also short articles relevant to the topic of discussion. I will ask for a review of the articles and ask a few short questions about them. The articles will focus on current issues in the field of analytical chemistry.
Examinations: There will be three mid-term examinations and a cumulative final examination. Examinations will be based on the homework (key terms, questions, and suggested problems) and/or other concepts addressed in the lectures or critical review handouts.
Grading: A total of 600 points can be earned in this course. Each midterm will be worth 100 points, or ~17% of the course grade. The final examination will be worth 200 points, or 33% of the course grade. The final this year will consist of a multiple-choice standardized exam. Homework will account for another 100 points, or the equivalent of a midterm. For the course, the guaranteed grade cut-off of 90-100% A, 80-89% B, 70-79% C, 55-69% D will be used. +/- scores will follow that prescribed in the catalog. Percentile scores may be adjusted to curve scores if exams appear to be too difficult and if the class as a whole does not perform well on specific questions.
Withdrawals and Incompletes: Withdrawals will follow
the deadlines listed in the Fall 2004 schedule of classes. Students
are required to complete all courses for which they are registered by the
end of the semester. In some cases, a student may be unable to complete all
of the course work because of extenuating circumstances, and can be granted
an incomplete. The term 'extenuating' circumstances includes:
(1) incapacitating illness which prevents a student from attending classes
for a minimum period of two weeks, (2) a death in the immediate family, (3)
financial responsibilities requiring a student to alter a work schedule to
secure employment, (4) change in work schedule as required by an employer,
or (5) other emergencies deemed appropriate by the instructor. You
must notify me before the end of the semester if you want to be considered
for an incomplete.
Missed Exams: Students may make-up one missed exam during
the semester (not the final) in the case of emergency. Documentation
of the emergency must be supplied.
Attendance: Attendance will not be taken, however lectures will
not always directly follow the book, so attendance is encouraged.
Disabilities: Any student with a disability that requires accommodations
must contact the instructor. The disability must be documented by
the Disability Resource Center.
Chem 3610: The laboratory will be graded separately from the Chem 3600. While the laboratory will apply concepts learned in this course, performance in one class will not affect your grade in the other. It is recommended that you read Chapter 2 of Harris prior to your first laboratory section. Chapter 2 will not be covered in Chem 3600.
12/13 FINAL EXAM, 11:30-1:20 PM, Cumulative
Suggested Problems
The book provides a list of key terms which you should know. In
addition, it provides “Exercises” and “Problems” for you to practice your
work on. Below are suggested exercises and problems for each chapter
which you should be able to do. I will post solutions to all suggested
problems on the class webpage.
Chapter 0 Problems 1-4
Chapter 1 Exercises A-C, Problems 3-5, 8, 12, 14,
19, 22, 26, 32
Chapter 3 Exercise A, Problems 1-3, 5-7, 11-14,
22
Chapter 4 Exercises A, C, Problems 1, 3, 8, 11,
15, 18, 21, 22
Chapter 5 Exercise B, Problems 1, 8, 16, 17, 19
Chapter 6 Exercises A, C-F, H-J, Problems 4-9,
11, 14, 15, 17, 24, 29, 35, 39, 40, 43, 46-48, 50, 52
Chapter 7 Exercises A-C, Problems 2-5, 7-9, 16
Chapter 27 Exercises B, C, Problems 9, 10, 12,
14, 16, 28, 31
Chapter 9 Exercises A-D, F (setup problem), Problems
2-5, 8, 9, 12, 13, 18, 22, 23
Chapter 10 Exercises B, C, F-J, Problems 1-3, 5,
7, 8, 11, 17-21, 26, 27, 29, 32, 36, 37
Chapter 11 Exercises A, D, Problems 4, 5, 11, 14,
17, 22
Chapter 12 Exercises A-C, Problems 1, 2, 4, 6,
8, 12-14, 17
Chapter 13 Exercises A, B, Problems 1-3, 6, 29-32,
34
Chapter 14 Exercises A-C, E, Problems 5, 6, 9,
10, 14, 17, 18, 25, 27, 34
Chapter 15 Problems 1, 4, 7, 9, 21, 24, 25, 28,
30, 34, 35
Chapter 16 Problems 1, 4, 8, 15
Chapter 20 Exercises A, B, Problems 2, 5, 10
Chapter 21 Exercises A, C, Problems 1, 2, 4, 7, 9, 18
Chapter 24 Exercises A, C, Problems 1, 5, 6, 11,
18, 19
Chapter 25 Exercises A, D, Problems 4, 5, 10, 19
Chapter 26 Problems 3, 14, 18, 20, 26
Chapter 22 Exercises A, B, Problems 3, 4, 5, 7,
17, 19
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