Analytical Chemistry (CHEM - 311)

Introduction to course

• Data Handling:
• Separation Techniques

Course pre-requisites (if any)

• The prerequisites is the clearance of all courses of Chemistry (semester I – IV ) minimum grade “C” or better.

Learning outcomes

• Students will acquire knowledge about sampling and their handling and preparation and results calculation and data reporting. In addition they will learn and develop understanding about the classical techniques of analytical chemistry and quality control and quality assurance

Textbooks to be used for the course

• Skoog, D. A. West, D. Holler, J. M.F., Crouch S. R. Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry. 9th ed. Saunders College Publishing, Philadelphia. (2013).
• Christian, G.D. Analytical Chemistry, 7th edition John Wiley & Sons, NY (2013).
• Harris, D.C. Quantitative Chemical Analysis, 9th edition Freeman, NY (2015).

Description of system of Evaluation (Exam, assignments etc)

• Sessional                       15  (Attendance 75%, Behavior, Assignment & presentation)
• Mid Term Exam              15%       
• Project/Practical work     25%
• Final exam:                     45%

Detailed lesson plans for each lecture (Weekly/Week wise)

Week 1

Introduction to Analytical Chemistry, Sampling; Types of samples,

Week 2

Techniques, Steps involved in sample preparation, Drying and ignition,

Week 3

Weighing, Analytical balance, its construction working volumetric glassware, Errors in measurements,

Week 4

Calibration of glassware, Steps involved in chemical analysis,

Week 5

System for units of measurements and their inter conversion,

Week 6

Chemical concentration and preparation of solutions,

Week 7

Calibration and calibration curves(construction and interpretation),

Week 8

Standard addition and internal standard methods,

Week 9

Mid Term Examination

Week 10

Statistical treatment of analytical data;

Week 11

Precision, accuracy and types of errors, Sample, Population,

Week 12

Mean, Average, Median, Range,

Week 13

Standard Deviation, Variance, Significant figures, Chemical Equilibrium ant its types.

Week 14

Chromatography (Introduction, Classification.) TLC.

Week 15

Column & Ion exchange chromatography (with reference to principles & applications).

Week 16

Electrophoresis &

Week 17

Solvent Extraction.

Week 18

Final Term Examination

Key dates and time of class meetings

• Semester Start : 23rd January 2020
  • BS Chemistry 6th Ex-PPP LYL/FSD (W) Campus (2017 - 2021)

• Monday                 :            3:00 - 4:00pm
• Tuesday                 :           3:00 - 4:00pm
• Wednesday           :            3:00 - 4:00pm
• Friday                    :           10:00 - 12:00pm.