CHEM 300 Functional SYLLABUS Spring 2011 18-Jan-11 page 1
Chemistry 300Quantitative AnalysisSpring 3M 2011
Section: 3M (9:40-10:35 a.m. MWF)Classroom: BEA 248 Instructor: Darcey Wayment
Phone: (985) 448-4398Email: Office: Beauregard 129
Office Hours: 10:35 - 12:05 MWF, 4:30 - 5:00 Th; and by appointment
Prerequisites: Chemistry 106 and 110.
Catalog Description: Chemistry 300. Quantitative Analysis. 3-3-0. Prerequisites: Chemistry 106 and 110. The theory of gravimetric and volumetric analysis, with emphasis on acid-base equilibria and titrations, oxidation-reduction equilibria and titrations, formation and properties of precipitates, and techniques of analysis.
Required Texts and Other Materials:
1.Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry, 8th ed, D. A. Skoog, D. M. West, F. J. Holler and S. R. Crouch, Saunders, New York, NY, 2008.
2.Scientific Calculator
Required Supplementary Readings: Posted on Blackboard
Additional Course Materials, including a full version of this document may be found the Nicholls Blackboard site.
Course Goals: Develop problem-solving skills in the areas of classical or “wet” analytical methods as well as spectroscopic, electrochemical and chromatographic methods of analysis.
Course Content: Chapters in the assigned text covered in this course
Chap / Content / Chap / Content3 / Using Microsoft Excel / 14 / Acid/Base Titrations
4 / Chemical Concepts / 15 / Polyfunctional Acids and Bases
9 / Equilibrium / 17 / Complexation & Precipitation Titrations
10 / Activity / 18 / Introductory Electrochemistry
12 / Gravimetric Methods / 24 / Spectrometric. Methods
13 / Titrations / 30F, 31 / Chromatography. GC, HPLC
Methods of Evaluation (550 pts total):
1.One Hour Tests: 3 @ 100 pts each = 300 points
These tests are cumulative with emphasis on material covered since the last test. These tests consist of problems that must be set up and solved and/or discussion questions.
2.Quizzes: 10 at 10 pts each = 100 pts
These quizzes will be announced in class and will cover content discussed in class and from the recommended homework problems.
3.Analytical Literature Project: 100 points
Your group will prepare a poster on an application of any analytical technique of interest to you. The basis of the poster will be an article from the recent primary literature. You will investigate the references in this article, as well as other appropriate sources for background information, and prepare a summary of the technique (poster) to the class. The poster will explain the mode of action of the technique and the results of the experiment.
4.Final Exam: 100 points Comprehensive.
Grading Scale – A: 600 – 540, B: 539 – 480, C: 479 – 410, D: 409 – 340, F: 339 or less.
Make-up Policy:
Tests: NONE. At the discretion of the instructor, your final exam grade may be substituted for a missed test.
Chapter coverage will be non-chronological. This document is subject to change as situations warrant and you will be notified of these changes in a timely manner. Additional information regarding this course and the competencies it addresses is posted on.
Recommended Homework Problems
Chapter 3 1, 2, 3, 4, 9
Chapter 4 1,4,5,11,13,15,16,19,23,27,31
Chapter 9 1,4,5,8,9,13,15,20,21,23,25,26
Chapter 10 1,3,5,11,12,13,14
Chapter 12 1,2,5,7,8,9,13,16,20,25,30
Chapter 13 2,4,5,6,8,11,18,21,27
Chapter 14 1,5,6,8,10,13,15,18,19,21,29,42
Chapter 15 1,2,4,6,7,8,23,24
Chapter 16 1,3,8,14,35,37
Chapter 17 1,2,4,13,15,17,19,25
Chapter 18 1,3,7,8,9,13,16,25
Chapter 24 1,2,3,4,5,6,12,13,14,16,18,19,24
Chapter 30 5,7,11,18,26,27,28,29
Academic Dates Spring 2011
1/19(W) Classes Begin
2/18 (W) Test 1
3/21 (W) Test 2
3/28 Final Date for automatic W when withdrawing from a course
4/20 (W) Test 3
5/4 (W) Last day of instruction Spring Semester
Final Exam 1:00 – 3:00 PM, May. 5th, 2011 (one of the first!)
Course Goals: The student will develop problem-solving skills in the areas of classical or “wet” analytical methods as well as spectroscopic, electrochemical and chromatographic methods of analysis.
Student Outcome Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
●Explain the role of analytical chemistry and steps for a typical quantitative analysis.
●Explain and express quantities/concentrations of chemicals (SI units, mole, millimole, molarity, wt %, ppm)
●Explain the principles and applications of gravimetric methods of analysis.
●Explain the principles and applications of chemical equilibria (complex-formation, EDTA titrations, precipitation titrations, neutralization titrations, and polyfunctional acid/base titrations).
●Explain the principles and applications of electrochemical methods (voltaic and electrolytic cells, effect of concentration on cell voltage, standard cell potentials, and batteries).
●Explain the principles and applications of spectrochemical analysis (radiation/matter interaction, instrument components, Beer’s Law).
●Apply the principles of chromatography, GC, HPLC
Student outcome objectives from the American Chemical Society (ACS) Division of Analytical Chemistry, found at: ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY STANDARDS ACS APRIL 12, 2004
The La. State Grade Level Expectations (GLE) for Chemistry (Grades 11/12) covered in this course can be found at
Attendance Policy: Regular class attendance is encouraged through the daily work grade.
14. Academic Honesty Policy:
Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. The University’s cheating and plagiarism policy as stated in the Students Code of Conduct will be followed. The first incident will result in all guilty parties receiving a grade of 0 (zero) on the entire assignment. The second will result in a grade of F in the course. Some of your work will be performed in teams. Each team member is plays a vital role and you are expected to co-operate and help each other without copying.
16. Disruptive Behavior: Disruptive behavior in and around the classroom will NOT be tolerated. CELL PHONES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN CLASS. Students’ whose phones go off in class may be asked to leave. Loud and continuous talking during class disrupts the learning environment and infringes upon the rights of other students who want to listen and learn. The instructor WILL drop disruptive students from the class after repeated offenses.
1.Academic Disabilities Policy: If you have a documented disability that requires assistance, you will need to register with the Office of Disability Services for coordination of your academic accommodations. The Office of Disability Services is located in Peltier Hall, Room 100 – A. The phone number is (985) 448-4430 or TDD (985) 449-7002.
2.Academic Grievances: The proper procedure for filing grade appeals or grievances related to academic matters is listed in Section 5 of the Code of Student Conduct and at the following link: http:
3.Continued Learning Following an Emergency: In order to make continued learning possible following an extreme emergency,
Students are responsible for:
●reading regular emergency notifications on the NSU website; knowing how to use and access Blackboard (or university designated electronic delivery system);
●being familiar with emergency guidelines;
●evacuating textbooks and other curse material;
●contacting faculty regarding their intentions for completing the course.
Faculty are responsible for:
●their development and use of Blackboard (or designated) software;
●having a plan for continuing their courses using only Blackboard and email;
●continuing their course in whatever way suits the completion of the course best, and being creative in the course;
●making adjustments or compensations to a student’s progress in special programs with labs, clinical sequences or the like only in the immediate semester following the emergency.
This syllabus is provided solely for informational purposes and as a guide. It is not a contract and no part of it should be construed as such.