56-2220 Analytical Chemistry

Analytical Chemistry is best categorized as a compilation of chemistry and instrumental methods of analysis. In this course, we will examine a combination of lecture topics and hands-on laboratory activities, including: sampling; conservation of matter; titrations; visible and ultraviolet/visible spectroscopy; analysis of metals in food; varied separation and purification methods and chromatography, including, but not limited to gas chromatography and mass spectrometry. Special emphasis will be placed on the relationship of common, everyday items to the concepts noted above.

4 Credits
SL
Requisites PREREQUISITES: 56-1720 College Mathematics or 56-1728 Quantitative Literacy or COMPASS Placement Test score >= 67