Republic of the Philippines

Bicol University
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
Legazpi City

COURSE SYLLABUS
for
CHEM 21 : ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 1
(Course Code) (Course Title)

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION: A three-unit course concerned with the chemical characterization of

matter both quantitatively and qualitatively. It includes the introduction to
analytical chemistry, stoichiometric calculations with the general
concepts and applications of chemical equilibria. This course is also
designed to give students an understanding of the principles and
practice of sampling and preparation, analytical measurements and data
analysis.

II. CREDIT UNITS: 3 lecture units

III. TIME DURATION: 3 HOURS

IV. PLACEMENT: 2nd Year BS Chemistry

V. GENERAL OBJECTIVES: At the end of the course, the students are expected to:

1. Learn the basic analytical concepts and theories with focus on data
analysis and interpretation
2. Understand the techniques involved in chemical analysis from
sampling to data analysis
3. Apply statistics in evaluating the quality of analytical data
4. Develop critical thinking needed to solve analytical problems
5. Master the use of a calculator and/or spreadsheets in solving
problems introduced in class

VI. COURSE CONTENT

Number Activities, Evaluation/

Audio-Visual
Content/Topic Specific Objectives of Methodologies, Assessment
Materials
Hours Teaching Strategies Techniques

I. INTRODUCTION 1. Learn, relate, incorporate, and 3 Lecture, Ppt Handout 1 – Diagnostic

A. Vision, Mission, cite the role of analytical Presentation Basic Tools in Exam;
Goals and chemistry in the realization of Analytical Short
Objectives of the the VMGO of the Chemistry; Quizzes
College/ College/Department LCD and
Department 2. Be familiar with the specific Exercises;
B. Orientation of class classroom policies and Recitation;
Policies requirements;
requirements, and 3. Understand the role and
grading system importance of analytical
C. Scientific chemistry in various aspects of
Reasoning life.
D. Introduction to 4. Appreciate scientific reasoning
Analytical in the field of chemistry
Chemistry 5. Define Analytical Chemistry
6. Differentiate the different
methods of chemical analysis;

II. BASIC TOOLS 1. Learn to express 12 Lecture, Ppt Handout 1 – Short

A. Measurement concentrations of solutions Presentation, Basic Tools in Quizzes
B. Concentrations using several approaches Problem solving Analytical and
C. Stoichiometry 2. Review balancing of simple with the use of Chemistry; Exercises;
D. Apparatus and redox reactions calculator and MS LCD Recitation;
E. Solutions 3. Calculate simple mass Excel; Assigned Assigned
F. Calculations using stoichiometry work Online Problems
Spreadsheets 4. Determine weight relationships
and be able to calculate
concentrations of analytes
5. Learn dilution techniques and
to compute concentration of
analyte by taking aliquots

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COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
Legazpi City

Number Activities, Evaluation/

Audio-Visual
Content/Topic Specific Objectives of Methodologies, Assessment
Materials
Hours Teaching Strategies Techniques
6. Use Microsoft Excel in the
analysis data and calculations

III. DATA TREATMENT 1. Explore the nature of 9 Lecture, Ppt Handout 2 – Short
A. Errors in Chemical experimental errors and their Presentation, Data Quizzes
Analyses effects on the results of Problem solving Treatment; and
B. Propagation of chemical analyses with the use of LCD Exercises;
Uncertainty 2. Understand and compare calculator and MS Recitation;
C. Confidence systematic errors and random Excel; Assigned 1st Exam;
Intervals errors work Online Assigned
D. Significance 3. Estimate reliability of results Problems
Testing through statistical treatments
E. Normal Distribution of data
4. Report data with highest
probable accuracy

IV. STANDARDIZATION 1. Learn the basic principles of 6 Lecture, Ppt Handout 3 – Short
AND CALIBRATION standardization and calibration Presentation, Standardization Quizzes
A. Standardizing 2. Know the different techniques Problem solving and and
Methods in standardization with the use of Calibration; Exercises;
B. Calibration Curves 3. Use linear regression and calculator and MS LCD Recitation;
C. Blank Corrections calibration curve in chemical Excel; Create plots Assigned
analysis in Microsoft Excel; Problems
4. Introduce blank corrections in Assigned work
laboratory analysis Online
5. Use Microsoft Excel in
creating the plots

V. EQUILIBRIUM 1. Differentiate between 15 Lecture, Ppt Handouts 4 Short

CHEMISTRY reversible and irreversible Presentation, and 5 – Quizzes
A. Reversible reactions Problem solving Chemical and
Reactions 2. Write equations for chemical with the use of Equilibrium; Exercises;
B. Equilibrium equilibria calculator and MS LCD Recitation;
Constants 3. Apply the Le Châtelier’s Excel; Assigned 2nd Exam;
C. Le Châtelier’s Principle in equilibrium work Online Assigned
Principle systems Problems
D. Ladder Diagrams 4. Construct ladder diagrams for
E. Chemical acid-base, complex, and redox
Equilibrium equilibria
F. Buffer Solutions 5. Solve solubility and equilibrium
G. Effect of problems
Electrolytes 6. Determine effects of
complexation in solubility and
electrolytes in the equilibria
7. Introduce the equilibrium
principle in buffer solutions
8. Determine the effects of
electrolytes in solutions

VI. SAMPLING AND 1. Appreciate the importance of 6 Lecture, Ppt Handout 6 - Short
SAMPLE Sampling and sample Presentation, Sampling Quizzes
PREPARATION preparation Problem solving and
A. Sampling 2. Classify separation methods with the use of Exercises;
B. Separation by size, mass or density, state calculator and MS Recitation;
Methods change, phase partition, and Excel; Assigned 3rd Exam;
C. Preparing Samples complexation reactions work Online Assigned
3. Learn the basic principles in Problems
sample preparation

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VII. COURSE REQUIREMENTS, ASSIGNED REPORTS OR PROJECTS

Handouts and Website

Handouts are provided in class with exercises and problems which should be submitted on the preferred deadline.
The handouts can be photocopied if you opt not to pay the printing services. Class announcements, some notes,
additional problems and web links are provided on the website (http://buchem.weebly.com). You may also send
messages and inquiry on the site.

Calculator and Microsoft Excel

All students are required to bring their own nonprogrammable calculator. No quiz or exam shall be given to students
without calculators. Only calculators that are allowed by PRC (http://www.prc.gov.ph/articles.asp?sid=31&aid=3390)
should be used. Bringing a laptop is not a requirement, however it would be useful in learning to use the
spreadsheets applied to analytical chemistry problems.

VIII. SYSTEM OF COMPUTING GRADES

Lowest passing score of 50% is equivalent to 3.0. Only major exams shall be given a makeup provided you have an
excuse letter explaining your absence and/or medical certificate if you were ill.

Diagnostic Exam 20%

Major Exams 60%
Short Quizzes 10%
Class participation (Exercises, 10%
Assignments, Attendance)
100%

IX. REFERENCES

Books:
Skoog, D.A.. et.al. Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry, 8th ed.; United States of America, 2004.
Harvey, D. Modern Analytical Chemistry. United States of America. 2000

Websites:

http://www.odu.edu/sci/xu/chem321/chem321.htm
http://rgmlab.chem.uconn.edu/teaching/chem-232/Lecture_Notes/index.html
http://ull.chemistry.uakron.edu/analytical/index.html

Visit http://buchem.weebly.com for updated references

Prepared by:

MICHAEL V. MONTEALEGRE
(Signature Over printed Name of Professor)

Recommending approval:

SAMUEL C. BOBILES
Head, Department of Chemistry

Approved:

LUCY P. ESTIOKO, Ph.D.

Dean

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