CHEM 420 - Quantitative Analysis

3 Credits
This course introduces the principles and techniques in proper quantitative chemical analysis: including gravimetric, volumetric, spectrophotometric, and potentiometric analyses. It includes use of instruments such as gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer (GC/MS), high‐performance liquid chromatograph (HPLC), open‐flame atomic absorption spectrometer (FAAS), FTIR, and others.

Grade Note(s): All CHEM prefixed courses required for the BS Biological Sciences degree program require a C or better grade for successful completion. All CHEM prefixed courses taken as requirements in the Nursing programs require a C or better grade for successful completion.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 161 and CHEM 161L
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Analyze the reliability of experimental data using appropriate instruments and concepts of precision, standard deviation, mean, standard error, and relative error.
2. Determine the quantitative concentration of the analyte using the knowledge of chemical reactions and equilibrium constants.
3. Apply accepted standards to maintain quality laboratory reports.
4. Apply the principles and techniques of quantitative gravimetric, potentiometric, and volumetric methods of analysis.
5. Differentiate the various types of chromatographic separations GCMS, HPLC.
6. Explain the purpose, principle, and significance of calibration techniques for quantitative determination of analyte.
7. Identify which analytical method should be used to quantitatively determine certain level of a target analyte in various matrices.