Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Define the physical and chemical principles of volumetric, gravimetric, electrochemical, and basic spectroscopic methods (AA, AE, FTIR).
2. Evaluate which analytical method should be used to quantitatively determine certain level of a target analyte in various matrices.
3. Explain the principles and goals of analytical separations including chromatographic techniques (GC, HPLC).
4. Apply chemical equilibrium, including the principles of multiple equilibria in solutions, effectively toward determination of the target analyte concentration.
5. Explain the significance of random and systematic errors, the ways to minimize/avoid them, and basic statistical evaluation of errors (standard deviation, variation, t-test, Q-test).
6. Apply the purpose, principle, and significance of calibration techniques for quantitative determination of analyte.
7. Describe, in terms of chemical reactions and equilibrium constants, all steps used to quantitatively determine the concentration of analyte.
8. Perform an accurate volumetric, gravimetric, spectroscopic, and chromatographic determination of the target analyte concentration and experimental error.
9. Communicate results of quantitative analysis orally, in written reports, and when appropriate, graphically, including data and error analysis.