Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Syllabus
Course Number : CHM 3351
Course Title : Analytical Chemistry
Semester/Year : Spring/2018
CRN/Section : 37455/001
Time/Place : TR 8:00 am-9:15 am.
Instructor : Dr. Yehia Mechref
Office : Chemistry Building 328 C&D
Office Hours : MWF 10:00 am-11:00 am
or by appointment
Email : yehia.mechref@ttu.edu

1. Course Description:
This course is an introduction to the principles and methods of quantitative analysis of
acid-base titration and complexometric methods of analysis. Precipitation methods,
potentiometric methods, solvent extraction, chromatography, and spectroscopic analytical
methods are also described and discussed.

2. Objectives:
The main objective of this course is to introduce students to the fundamentals of
analytical chemistry. Students are expected to gain an understanding of the principles
governing analytical methods used to process and evaluate analytical data. The goal is to
develop an understanding of the techniques utilized to carry out the analysis.

3. Learning Outcomes:
 Appreciate the principles of analytical chemistry and the breadth of its interactions
with many other scientific disciplines.
 Attain fundamental understanding of analytical data processing and evaluation
 Apply statistical tools to evaluate and process analytical data.
 Utilize different computational tools to plot, statistically analyze and evaluate
analytical data.
 Understand stoichiometry and its application in analytical chemistry.
 Understand standard solutions, volumetric glassware and calculations.
 Attain understanding of the concept of chemical equilibrium, various equilibrium
constant expressions (water ion product, solubility product, acid/base dissociation
constant, complex formation, distribution constant) and forms of equilibrium constant
expressions (activity).

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 Apply equilibrium constants to determine solubility, develop selective precipitations,
calculate the pH of weak acids/bases, calculate changes in the pH of weak acids/bases
during their titrations, and calculate the pH of buffer solutions.
 Understand methods of gravimetric and volumetric titrations as applied for
precipitations, complexation, reductions and oxidations, acids and bases.
 Know the concept of standard solutions, indicators and be able to draw and evaluated
titration curves for various reactions (acid/base, redox, complexation, precipitation).
 Learn about electrochemistry, Nernst equation, electrochemical cells, potentiometric
titrations, potentiometers and electrodes.
 Apply spectroscopic methods of analysis (absorption, luminescence emission,
scattering).
 Appreciate the necessity of analytical separations, including chromatography (ion
exchange, gas, high pressure liquid), and capillary electrophoresis.
 Acquire critical thinking and independent learning.
 Develop problem-solving skills for multiple equilibrium problems (balance, charge-
balance).

4. Methodology:
This course is based on 3 lectures per week. Some of the lectures are coupled with the use
of statistical tools for solving problems related to analytical calculations. Integral parts of
this course are interactive discussions and problem solving. Lectures are recorded and
students are expected to view the recorded lectures before coming to class. All lectures
(1-24) are located on the TTU Mediasite Catalog (http://mediacast.ttu.edu) under
Chemistry, CHEM 3351. Problems related to the materials covered in the recorded
lectures will be discussed during the lectures.
Chapters and corresponding recorded lectures:
Chapter 1, 4,5,6 and 7  lectures 1-6
Chapter 9  lectures 7-9
Chapter 10  lectures 10-11
Chapter 11  lectures 12-13
Chapter 12  lectures 14-15
Chapter 13  lecture 16
Chapter 14-15  lectures 17-18
Chapter 16  lecture 19
Chapter 17  lecture 20
Chapter 18-20  lectures 21-22
Chapter 24  lecture 23
Chapter 30  lecture 24

5. Required Textbook:
Skoog, D.A.; West, D.M.; Holler, F.J.; Crouch, S.R. (2013) “Fundamentals of Analytical
Chemistry” (9th ed.), Brooks/Cole Thomson Learning Inc. USA.

Top Hat and Cengage OWLv2

Two online applications are used in conjunction with this course. The first is Top Hat
which is used to take attendance and ask questions and discussions related to the
materials covered in this course. The second is Cengage OWLv2 which will be used for

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 Participation Points: The participation points that you received in comparison to
the course total.

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  Percent Answered (% answered): This average reflects the total number of
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Online Homework assignment through Cengage OWLv2

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6. References:
 Quantitative Chemical Analysis, 7th Ed. Harris, D. C.; W. H. Freeman, 2003
 Skoog, D.A., West, D.M.; Holler, F.J.; Crouch, S.R. Analytical Chemistry: An
Introduction (7th ed.), Brooks/Cole, 2000.
 Exploring Chemical Analysis, Daniel C. Harris, 2nd Edition, W.H. Freeman and
Company, N.Y. 2001.
 Zumdahll, S.S. (2005) Chemical Principles (5th ed), Houghtoun Mufflin, USA
 Kealey, D, Hains, P.J.(2002) Analytical Chemistry, Oxford, UK
 Christian,G.D. (2003) Analytical Chemistry (6th ed), J. Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, N.J.
 Higson, S. (2003) Analytical Chemistry, Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK
 Mermet, J.M.M Otto, M, Valcarcel,M. (2004), Analytical Chemistry: a modern
approach to analytical science (2nd ed), Wiley-VCH, Weinheim

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7. Course Outline
Chapter 1: The Nature of Analytical Chemistry
PART I TOOLS OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
Chapter 4: Calculations used in Analytical Chemistry
Chapter 5: Errors in Chemical Analysis
Chapter 6: Random Errors in Chemical Analysis
Chapter 7: Statistical Data Treatment and Evaluation
PART II CHEMICAL EQUILIBRIA
Chapter 9: Aqueous Solutions and Chemical Equilibria.
Chapter 10: Effect of Electrolytes on Chemical Equilibria.
Chapter 11: Solving Equilibrium Problems for Complex Systems.
PART III CLASSICAL METHODS OF ANALYSIS
Chapter 12: Gravimetric Methods of Analysis.
Chapter 13: Titrimetric Methods; Precipitation Titrimetry
Chapter 14: Principles of Neutralization Titrations.
Chapter 15: Titration Curves for Complex Acid/Bases Systems.
Chapter 17: Complexation Reactions and Titratrions.
PART IV ELECTROCHEMICAL METHODS
Chapter 18: Introduction to Electrochemistry.
Chapter 19: Applications of Standard Electrode Potentials
Chapter 20: Applications of Oxidation/Reduction Titrations
Chapter 21: Potentiometry
PART V SPECTROCHEMICAL METHODS
Chapter 24: Introduction to Spectrochemical Methods
PART VI KINETICS AND SEPARATIONS
Chapter 30: Introduction to Analytical Separations

8. Grading system
Exams (15% x 3) 45%
Homework assignments (online assignments) 20%
Participation, including TopHat Monocle 5%
Final Exam 30%

Tentative Chapters per Exam

Exam I: March 1 Chapters 1,4,5,6,7
Exam II: March 29 Chapters 9,11,10,12
Exam III: April 26 Chapters 13,14,15,17

Final Exam: May 14 7:30 am-10:00 am Comprehensive Final

THERE WILL BE NO MAKE UP EXAMINATIONS

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Grading Guidelines:

Grade Grade Point Average

(GPA)
A ≥ 90
A- 87-89
B+ 83-86
B 80-82
B- 77-79
C+ 73-76
C 70-72
C- 67-69
D+ 63-66
D 60-62
F ≤59
P -
NP -
U -
W -
I -
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i. Attendance: Students must attend all lectures. If a student misses a lecture,
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announcements that were made during class.
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after the late registration period d before the withdrawal deadline will receive
Ws for all the courses in progress.”
iii. Study: It is good practice to read the assigned material before coming to class
to maximize the benefit from class work. In addition, it is highly
recommended to study the material covered in class in a timely manner. Do
not procrastinate! Students are expected to know how to solve the assigned
sample questions provided at end of each chapter.
iv. The instructor reserves the right to schedule extra lectures for missed time, to
review, or cover additional material outside the regular class schedule.
v. No make-ups will be given for exams, quizzes, final exam! Without a proper
excuse.
vi. Excuses: Students have 2 days to inform instructor in case of a missed exam,
quiz or final. The instructor reserves the right to accept or reject excuses.

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