UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA

FACULTY OF SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

COURSE: CHE 211 - Introduction to Analytical Chemistry

PRE-REQUISITE(S): CHE 101&102
COURSE COORDINATOR/ LECTURERS

• Mrs I Chibua (Course coordinator and main lecturer)

Mr M Chinyama

• COURSE COORDINATOR CONTACT

• Office; Tel 3554984; Email ChibuaI@ub.ac.bw mobile no 71450008 / 75203004

• LECTURE TIMES AND VENUE

• TUESDAY AND THURSDAY 1300 TO 1350 HOURS
• (TEAMS-online)

COURSE DESCRIPTION/RELEVANCE
This course introduces students to key concepts in analytical chemistry and includes
lecture courses on basic principles of Analytical Chemistry. They will be introduced to
concepts of classical as well as principles of modern methods. Also the students will
learn numerical methods to enable them to process experimental data.

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 LEARNING OUTCOMES

MODULE/COURSE OUTLINE
Faculty Science
Department Chemistry
Programme BSc Chemistry
Course/Module Title CHE 211 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry
and Code
Credits 10
NCQF Level 7
Type Bachelor
Semester 3
Prerequisites CHE 101 General Chemistry I
CHE 102 General Chemistry II
Course Synopsis This course is designed to help students to have an understanding of
the basic principles of quantitative analytical chemistry with respect to
classical methods of analysis. In addition, the students will be equipped
with basic statistics to be able to present analytical data in a
scientifically acceptable manner
Related Exit Level 3.1 Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary theories,
Outcome(s) principles and concepts that can form the basis for
professional judgment and/or research.
3.2 Communicate research findings to relevant stakeholders

Learning Outcomes 1. To apply statistical tools

2. To calculate parameters in volumetric analysis in titrations

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Learning Outcome Specific Learning Outcome

LO1. To apply 1.1 Define terms as applied to analytical statistics

statistical tools 1.2 Distinguish the various types of errors in quantitative
experimental measurements
1.3 Explain the difference between accuracy and precision
1.4 Calculate measures in quantitative statistics
1.5 Perform basic statistical analysis of experimental data
LO2. To apply 2.1 Identify acids and Topics and sub topics
volumetric analysis in bases according to • Acids and bases
titrations Bronsted-Lowry concept • Equilibrium constants
2.2 Explain the basic • Buffer solution
concepts of acid base •
equilibria
2.3 Use equilibrium
constants for acid-base
reactions
2.4 Evaluate the pH during
acid-base titrations
2.5 Solve buffer solution
calculations
2.6 Apply principles of
chemical equilibria to
complexometric titration
2.7 Solve problems for
gravimetric analysis

• Chemical analysis

• Systematic and random

errors

• Mean, Indicators of
precision, standard
deviation

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 • Dixon’ Q Test

• Confidence limits/intervals

• Student T-test

Teaching and Assessment strategies

Learning strategies and activities • Titrimetric analysis

• Acid base titrations

• pH calculations

• Argentometric titartions

• Buffers and
Complexometric titrations

• Gravimetric analysis

Lectures (face-to 1. Formative

face interaction and assessment
online through (assignments,
Moodle and quizes, tests)
Microsoft teams) Summative assessment
(examination)
Discussions and demonstrations

1. Leaning material in moodle

2. Tutorial sessions (elaborate on concepts

discussed during lecture sessions)
3.

4. Required Resources Prescribed Text books

Quantitative Chemical Analysis,

D. C. Harris, (tenth Edition)
Required Resources
Principles of Statistics by M G
Bulmer (fourth edition)

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 Recommended Reading List

Required Resources
Resources/Equipment

Course Outcomes
1 Knowledge and understanding
1.1 Define terms as applied to analytical statistics
1.2 Define terms as applied in titrimetric analysis
1.3 Outline the steps in chemical analysis
1.4 Differentiate between equivalence point and endpoint in a titration reaction
1.5 Describe types of precipitates
Outline the formation and properties of precipitates.
1.6
2 Cognitive skills
Perform pH calculations between acids and bases
2.1
Determine pH for buffer solutions using Henderson-Haselbalch equation
2.2
2.3 Perform calculations using gravimetric factor
3 Key skills
Apply statistics to analytical data
3.1
4 Professional/practical skills
Report scientific data using basic statistics
4.1
4.2 Deduce the volume of a solution of known concentration

ASSESSMENT PORTFOLIO
(i) Continuous assessment (four pieces worth 50%) comprised of
Quiz 1 5% 9th September 2022
Quiz 2 5% 16th September 2022

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 Test 1 20 % 14th October 2022
Test 2 20% 4th November 2022

(ii) Final exam / Term paper 50% Nov/Dec

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100%

Students must gain a minimum of 50% overall in order to pass the course. Students are advised to
refer to the code of Conduct on copying and plagiarism. A variety of assessment methods are used
to test your knowledge, analytical and teamwork skills:

COMMENTS (detail, rational and how assessment relates LEARNING

TYPE
to UB Graduate Attributes) OUTCOMES
An assessment administered within a quarter and quarter short
on selected learning objectives.
Quiz Rationale for students:
1.3, 2.2
1 and 2 • Allows the lecturer and students to judge progress
• Allows students to identify possible areas where
remedial work should be carried out.
An assessment administered within a quarter and quarter short
Rationale for students: 1.1-1.6
2.1-2.3
• Allows the lecturer and students to judge progress
Quiz 3 3.1
• Allows students to identify possible areas where
4.1-4.2
remedial work should be carried out.
A mid-way and end of formative assessment including
Tests 1 and questions on material covered from the first and second-half of
1.1-1.6
2 (Mid- the course.
2.1-2.3
semester Rationale for students:
3.1
and end of • Allows the lecturer and students to judge progress
4.1-4.2
course) • Allows students to identify possible areas where
remedial work should be carried out.
1.1-1.6
A summative assessment on concepts taught during the
2.1-2.3
Final Exam semester. Performed under strict supervision, with an
3.1
allocated time (2hr) to respond.
4.1-4.2

EXPECTED STUDENT WORKLOAD

Students are expected to spend the following (approximate) time work during the course:

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 Activity Hours
Lecture participation (2h/week for 14 weeks) 28
Reading course textbooks/additional reading
28
(2h/week)
Reading and writing the 2 written assignments 12
Revision for the two quiz 6
Revision for the two tests and writting 10
Revision for the final exam (2 x 8h days) 16
Total 100
Credits 10

SEMESTER SCHEDULE

Below is an outline of what will be covered in the course. Please note: this schedule is provisional
and may be subject to change, before which you will be notified.

Week Topic
1 • Course introduction
• Chemical analysis
2 • Systematic and random errors
3 • Mean; Indicators of precision, standard
deviation
4 • Dixon’ Q Test
5 • Confidence limits/intervals
6 and 7 • T-tests
8 • Titrimetric analysis
9 • Acid base titrations
10 • pH calculations
11 • Buffers and Complexometric titrations
12 • Gravimetric analysis

TEXTBOOK AND COURSE READING

Reading is a vital part of the course and is essential for you to understand the lecture material. It
is imperative to get into good reading habits and back-up your lecture notes every week with
relevant readings. In this way you will gain valuable knowledge as opposed to memorization of
facts and this will be evident by the time of the Final Exam which constitutes 50% of the course
assessment.