A. Course Description⚓

CHM3120 is an upper level chemistry course focused on quantitative chemical analysis (“how much of a molecule is in something”) and the use of analytical tools in chemical research. The subjects we will cover include measurements, statistics, experimental error, solution chemistry, equilibrium, titrations, and such analytical tools as electrochemistry, spectrophotometry, spectrometry, chromatography, and electrophoresis. The class will discuss both theory and practice. Most scientific jobs either in the private sector (biotech/pharma/consulting) or the public sector (EPA/DEA/ FDA/FBI/CDC etc.) utilize quantitative analysis as a major aspect of job duties. Therefore the material that will be covered in this class will be important for students interested in pursuing such occupations.

B. Pre and Co-requisites⚓

Pre-requisite: CHM1045/1046

Co-requisite: CHM3120L

Material Covered:⚓

Unit 1 (Chapters 0-9)⚓

nalytical process, Measurements, Tools, Experimental Error, Statistics, Quality Assurance, Chemical Equilibrium, activity coefficients, Acid-Base equilibrium, pH

Unit 2 (Chapter 10-17)⚓

Acid-Base titrations, EDTA, Electrochemistry, Electrodes and Potentiometry, Redox, Electrolysis, Voltammetry

Unit 3 (Chapter 17-24)⚓

Spectrophotometry, Spectroscopy, Mass spectrometry, Chromatography (Gas, HPLC, Capillary)