Chemistry (CHEM) 313

Overview

Chemistry 313: Analytical Chemistry II is the second of two three-credit courses designed to give students a thorough grounding in the principles of analytical chemistry at the undergraduate level. Together, Chemistry 311 and Chemistry 313 are equivalent to an eight month, two-semester course in a traditional university.

The topics covered in the course include electrodes, potentiometry and electroanalytical techniques; the fundamentals and applications of spectrophotometry; atomic and mass spectrometry theory and applications; the theory of chromatography and the common gas and liquid chromatography methods; and important aspects of sampling and sample preparation.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to

• discuss the background theory of instrumental analytical methods.
• perform calculations related to the analytical methods discussed.
• evaluate analytical data using selected statistical methods.
• perform instrumental analytical procedures, determine the concentrations of analytes in unknowns using those procedures, and evaluate the data obtained.

Evaluation

To receive credit for CHEM 313, you must achieve a course composite grade of at least a D (50 percent). You must achieve a combined average of 50 percent on the exams, a weighted average grade of at least 60 percent on the assignments, and a weighted average grade of at least 60 percent on the laboratory work. The weighting of the components that comprise the composite grade is as follows:

To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.