Department of Chemistry  

  QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS

CHEM 3250 - Quantitative Analysis
Credits: 3.00
An introduction to quantitative analytical techniques with emphasis on the theory and practice of classic wet and instrumental methods that are in general use in both research and industry. (3-0-3)
Lecture: 3.00
College: College of Arts and Sciences
Department: Chemistry Department
Pre-requisites: ( CHEM 1211 Minimum Grade: C and CHEM 1211L Minimum Grade: C ) and ( CHEM 1212 Minimum Grade: C and CHEM 1212L Minimum Grade: C )

  SYLLABUS

CHEM 3250                          QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS                                                                                                           Fall 2009

Class hours:                         TR 12:30-1:45 pm (Roney 304)

Instructor:                            Dr. Tzvetelin D. Iordanov

                                                Office: Roney 314

                                                Phone: 931-2333

                                                E-mail:  tiordano@canes.gsw.edu

                                                Web page: http://itc.gsw.edu/faculty/tiordano/

Text:                                       Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry 8th ed., Douglas A. Skoog, Donald M. West, F. James Holler and Stanley R. Crouch, Publisher:  Brooks/Cole Pub Co - REQUIRED

Course:                                 This is a one semester course in Analytical Chemistry with an emphasis on fundamental principles of quantitative analytical chemistry. The course’s focus will be on problems associated with the quantification of the amount of a species present in a given sample. Most of the analyses will be performed through common "wet" techniques such as classical gravimetric and volumetric techniques and all of the analyses will be quantitative in nature rather than qualitative.  In other words you will primarily concerned not with "what" is present in a sample but rather "how much" of the analyte is there.

Goals:                                    The specific objectives of this course are that:

1.        You will learn the basic principles involved in quantitative analysis from method planning to the reporting of results for different types of analytical problems.

2.        You will develop the ability to judge the accuracy and precision of experimental data by developing the necessary mathematical tools.

3.        You will learn to use basic scientific approaches to solve real world chemical problems and develop critical thinking

4.        You will be able to apply the chemical principles involved to the actual analysis of real samples.

Office Hours:                       TR 11:00-12:00 pm, or you can make an appointment for other times. It is your responsibility to seek out help when you need it.

Grading:                                You will be tested on material presented in class that may or may not be included in the text. There will be 4 "hour" exams given throughout the semester.  You are allowed to have only one make up test. (See Missed Examination Policy) As this is the case I will drop your lowest test grade.  There will also be a comprehensive final exam and standardized test.  Grading will be as follows:

                                                3 tests                    75%

                                                Final exam              20%

                                                Standardized test   5%

If you choose not to drop a test you may use all 4 of your grades and not take the final exam.  In that case your grades will be based on:

                                                4 tests                    95%

                                                Standardized Test   5%

It is strongly recommended that you work as many of the problems at the end of each chapter as you can, at least all those with answers in the Appendix. 

Student Disability Statement:

A student requesting classroom accommodations or modifications due to a documented disability must notify me within the first two weeks of the semester.  The student has not already done so, he or she must contact the Office of Student Support Services located in room 304 of Sanford Hall.  The phone number is 229-931-2294.”  Failure to do so will result in grade penalty or medical withdraw. The disability must be documented by the University approved institutions.

Attendance:                          The student is expected to attend all regularly scheduled lecture, and testing periods. Unexcused absences from testing periods will result in a grade penalty (See Excused Absences below).  Students whose unexcused absences exceed 20% of the lecture class meetings will receive F for the course.

Excused Absences:              a) Involved in an official university activity if a statement verifying participation is provided
b) Due to illness or accident if a physician's statement is provided
c) Other valid emergency, such as a death in the immediate family with documentation

Valid emergencies must be brought to the instructor's attention within two days. The official method of communication between you and the university is the GSW email account. Thus, it is crucial to check your accounts frequently.

Missed Examination Policy:

You are allowed to have only one make up test and a University–approved excuse is required in order to take the makeup. With sufficient reason and early notification I will occasionally give an individual a test early.

Integrity:                               All dishonest academic behavior will be prosecuted. (See the GSW Bulletin.) Cheating on an assignment will result in a grade of zero or possibly an F for the course. The homework may involve group work, but plagiarism is not acceptable. All work that you turn in must be your own work. It’s possible that this course will involve the use of plagiarism-prevention technology. You may, for example, be required to submit written assignments on-line through a plagiarism-prevention service or to allow me to submit copies of your writing to such a service. The written assignments may then be retained by the service for the sole purpose of checking for plagiarized content in future student submissions. If a violation occurs before the last day to withdraw without penalty for the term, you will receive as the final grade a grade of F for the class regardless of whether you attempt to withdraw.

Cell phones:                         Cell phones are not allowed in class. Students are not allowed to go into the hallway to answer their phones during class time. A student whose cell phone rings or vibrates in class will be asked to leave. The only time students are allowed to check their phones is in the event of the campus emergency warning sirens going off. Texting in class will not be tolerated.  If you are found to be texting in class you will be required to speak with the departmental chair.  If it happens again, you may be administratively withdrawn from class.  If any serious circumstance (i.e. - law enforcement, critical medical condition of a relative) should require you to be on call, you should notify me before class.

Tentative Schedule:

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EXAMINATION SCHEDULE

Final Exam: 1:00 - 3:00 pm on Tuesday December 8, 2008