CHEM 324 - Analytical Chemistry

Credits: (4)

Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; three hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: “C-” or better in CHEM 112.
An introduction to the principles and practices of analytical chemistry and their applications to societal issues. The major topics covered in this course cover all steps of the analytical process including, but not limited to, problem definition, suitable technique selection, proper sampling, method validation, data collection, use of statistics, and record maintenance. Traditional and modern gravimetric and volumetric techniques, potentiometry, spectroscopy, and separation techniques are introduced and utilized.