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CHEM 209 INTRODUCTION TO CHEMICAL ANALYSIS III FALL, 2020 INSTRUCTOR: Prof. Richard Baldwin (Chem Building, Room 238, 852-6975) Office Hours: On-line and to be determined E-mail Address: [email protected] TEXT: No textbook needs to be purchased for this course. All experiment instructions and additional information are available free of charge on Blackboard. The course syllabus, all experiment procedures, and other relevant material have been uploaded onto Blackboard as Course Documents. SAFETY: Safety is of utmost importance. Always read each experiment’s procedures before coming to lab and follow directions carefully. If you are unsure of any aspect of an experiment, ask your TA! Always keep in mind the following specific rules: (1) EYE PROTECTION MUST BE WORN IN THE LAB AT ALL TIMES – even if you have finished your experiment and are only completing your lab report. Approved safety glasses and goggles are available for purchase from the CGSA at the time/location posted in the labs. (2) SHORTS, SHORT DRESSES, AND SANDALS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE attire in the lab as they do not provide adequate protection from accidental spills for the legs and feet. In general, clothing should cover arms, legs, midriff, and feet at all times in lab. (3) NOTHING SHOULD BE DISPOSED OF IN THE SINK! Follow your TA’s instructions on waste disposal for each experiment. INTRODUCTION: Chemistry 209: Introduction to Chemical Analysis III is an introductory course in analytical chemistry. Analytical Chemistry is the branch of chemistry that deals with methods and techniques used to “analyze samples” – that is, identify the chemical substances in a sample (qualitative analysis) and determine how much is present (quantitative analysis). Analytical chemists develop methods of analysis, use and design instrumentation for analyses, and determine the significance of the results obtained from analyses. In this course, beginning chemistry students are introduced to, and provided hands-on experience with, modern analytical instrumentation including pH meters, absorption spectrophotometers, and gas chromatographs. The course consists of one lecture session and one laboratory session per week. The lecture is presented by the faculty instructor while graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) will supervise the laboratory sessions. Grades will be determined by your performance on weekly laboratory experiments, bi-weekly on-line quizzes, completion of a safety exercise, and a final exam. Lecture attendance is required.

COURSE SCHEDULE: Section 01

Lecture – Asynchronous on-line – students must complete lecture each week before attending lab Labs - Tues, 3-5:50pm, Room 112, Chem Building (Section 03A) Tues, 3-5:50pm, Room 116, Chem Building (Section 03B) Wed, 3-5:50pm, Room 116, Chem Building (Section 03C) Thurs, 3-5:50pm, Room 112, Chem Building (Section 03D) Thurs, 3-5:50pm, Room 116, Chem Building (Section 03E)

Section 75

Lecture – Asynchronous on-line – students must complete lecture each week before attending lab Labs – Tues, 6:30-9:20pm, Room 112, Chem Building (Section 75A) Tues, 6:30-9:20pm, Room 116, Chem Building (Section 75B) Wed, 6:30-9:20pm, Room 112, Chem Building (Section 75C) Wed, 6:30-9:20pm, Room 116, Chem Building (Section 75D)

IMPORTANT DATES: Last Day to Withdraw - Friday, September 11 Quizzes: Quiz #1 (Experiment 1) – due on Monday 8/24 Quiz #2 (Experiment 2) – due on Tuesday 9/8 Quiz #3 (Experiment 3) – due on Monday 9/21 Final Exam: Monday, September 28 GRADING SYSTEM: Item Number Points Each Total Points Safety Assignment 1 20 20 Quizzes* 2* 50 100 Lecture Exam 1 100 100 Lab Reports** 3 100 300 Grand Total 520 * There will be 3 quizzes given; the lowest score will be dropped. ** Lab reports are to be turned in to the TA within two working days after completion of the experiment. Reports turned in late may receive a 10-point deduction; reports late by more than one week will normally receive a zero. Final letter grades will be based on the point totals shown below: Letter Grade A B C D F

Total Points 468-520 (90-100%) 416-467 (80-90%) 364-415 (70-80%) 312-363 (60-70%)...