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Course Outlines

Spring 2020 - CHEM 316 D100

Introductory Instrumental Analysis (4)

Class Number: 1966

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2020: Mon, Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 17, 2020
    Fri, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    CHEM 215 and 260, both with a minimum grade of C-, or permission of the Department.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Principles and applications of basic analytical instrumentation based upon spectroscopy, chromatography and electrochemistry. Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:

Description/topics: This course offers an in-depth introduction to the main spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques that are in widespread use today. A selection of laboratory assignments will augment theoretical concepts. The principles of signal generation by chemical species will be discussed in class. Discussions will also include the importance of optimizing all stages of an analysis, from sampling and sample preparation to signal detection and data analysis. Key learning objectives include decision making, formulation and testing of hypotheses, and critical thinking as they apply to the analysis of chemical species using a variety of instrumental techniques. The laboratory component of this course provides hands-on experience to develop a working knowledge of key techniques, which will be captured in regular laboratory reports.  

2 lecture hours/week; 1 tutorial hour/week; 4 laboratory hours/week

Lecture Topics: Instrument based identification of chemical species, such as through the use of atomic & molecular spectroscopic techniques (e.g., AAS, AES, EDS, XRF, ICP, ICPMS, molecular absorption and fluorescence). Isolation of chemical species for qualitative and quantitative analyses will be pursued through chromatographic techniques (e.g., GC, HPLC, CE, IC). Lectures will cover the principles of chemical species identification based on instrumental techniques, and will include separation theory as it applies to this analysis.

Laboratory Assignments: Assignments include gas chromatography (GC), high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), atomic absorption and emission spectroscopy (AAS and AES), molecular absorption and fluorescence spectroscopy, analysis of an unknown sample, and relevant literature studies.

Grading

  • Weekly Quizzes 20%
  • Final Exam 30%
  • Laboratory (Pre-lab, notebooks, reports) 50%

NOTES:

To pass this course, students must pass BOTH the exam and laboratory portions.

REQUIREMENTS:

Lab coats and safety glasses/goggles are mandatory for all Chemistry labs.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Each student must bring their own hard bound laboratory notebook with numbered pages.

REQUIRED READING:

Skoog, Holler & Crouch, Principles of Instrumental Analysis, 7th Edition, 2017, Publisher: Brooks/Cole.

RECOMMENDED READING:

Skoog, Holler & Crouch, Principles of Instrumental Analysis, Custom Edition, or any other edition.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

A grade of C- or better is required for all prerequisite courses.

Registrar Notes:

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