ChE Tulsa University

CHEM 4081 Analytical Chemistry I Laboratory
Required course for ChE program

Catalog Description:  Laboratory experiments supplementing Chem 4083 with emphasis on methods development, sample handling, and instrument usage.

Prerequisites:  Chem 3013, 3011

Corequisites:  None

Prerequisites by Topic: Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry I laboratory.

Textbook:  None

Other Required Material:  Composition style notebook, plotting software.

Course Objectives:   

Gain experience with analytical tools and instrumentation

Develop skills in writing in an analytical chemist’s laboratory notebook

Learn to present results clearly and effectively

Develop critical thinking skills on how to approach an “analytical problem” in the laboratory

Topics Covered:

Referencing of and utilization of chemistry literature.

Proper handling of volumetric glassware

Instrumental uncertainty

Acid/base, redox, and complexation titrations.

Gas Chromatography, high-performance liquid chromatography, ion chromatography and capillary electrophoresis. 

Class/Laboratory Schedule:  Laboratory meets for one 2 hour and 50-minute session each week for 14 weeks.

Professional Component Contribution:  This course provides one hour of general education, specifically advanced chemistry to complement the chemical engineering content.

Relationship to Program Outcomes: 

• Outcome a:  this course requires students to apply knowledge of chemistry.
• Outcome b:  this lab requires students to conduct experiments and analyze and interpret data.    

Prepared by:  Ken Roberts (June, 2006)

Modified by:  Laura P. Ford (June 2006)