Analytical Chemistry

Catalog description

This is an introductory course in analytical chemistry that focuses on the use of quantitative methods and instrumental analysis to study chemistry questions. Topics include experimental design, sampling, calibration strategies, standardization, optimization, statistics, and the validation of experimental results. Laboratory sections will explore wet analytical techniques such as gravimetry and titrimetry, as well as instrumental techniques, such as spectrophotometry, chromatography, and mass spectrometry. Three one-hour lectures and one three-hour laboratory.