beakers1.wmf (4140 bytes) Analytical Chemistry @CSU Stanislaus

Tentative CHEM 2010 Lecture Schedule for Fall 2007

Date

Topic

FAC Chapter

Please note that Chapter 4 in your text is a review of common calculations from Principles of Chemistry I which will be extensively used in this course.  Be sure you review this material.

Sep 6

Errors in Chemical Analysis

5

Sep  11

Random Errors in Analysis

6

Sep  18

Statistical Data Treatment

7

Sep 25

Sampling, Standardization and Calibration

8

Sep 27 Aqueous Solutions and Equilibria  9

Oct 2

First Quiz

5, 6, 7, 8

Oct 9

Effect of Electrolytes on Equilibria

10

Oct 16

Solving Equilibrium Problems for Complex Systems

11

Oct 25

Gravimetric Methods of Analysis

12

Nov 1

Precipitation Titrimetry

13

Nov  6

Second Quiz

9, 10, 11, 12

Nov  13

Neutralization Titrimetry

14

Nov  15

Titration Curves for Complex Acid/Base Systems

15

Nov  27

Applications of Neutralization Titrations

16

Nov 29

Third Quiz

13, 14, 15, 16

Dec 4

Complexation Reaction Titrimetry

17

Dec 18

Cumulative Final Exam (12:55-2:55)

This course has a letter grade only grading option.

Course Grading  (%)

Three 1 hr quizzes

30

Final exam

20

Laboratory

50

Practice Problems

0

In addition to your text, there are two excellent resources available.  The CD that is packaged with your text has many helpful simulations and examples.