Analytical Chemistry CHEM 523
Course Description
Chem 523 deals with quantitative chemical analysis. The contents in Chem 523 include
fundamentals of analytical chemistry, chemical measurements, experimental errors,
quality evaluation of data, basic statistics for analytical chemistry, chemical equilibrium,
acid-base titration, fundamentals of electrochemistry, and chemical separations. The
major goal of this course is to educate students about the importance and basic principles
of analytical chemistry that are widely used in chemical, environmental, food, and
pharmaceutical industries; moreover, this course is to set a solid foundation for
students to pursue further study and research in the multidisciplinary field which
involves chemistry, physics, mathematics, engineering, and biology.
Suggested Texts/Readings
Quantitative Chemical Analysis, 8th Edition, Written by Daniel C. Harris
Reference Textbook: Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry, by Skoog et al.
Chemical Separations CHEM 809T
Course Description
Chem 809T deals with chemical separations. The contents in Chem 809T include distillation,
extraction, chromatography, electrophoresis, and other miscellaneous techniques for
chemical separations. The major goal of this course is to assist students in systematically
learning and understanding the principles of the chemical separation technologies
including theory and practical issues. Chemical separations involve practical techniques
commonly used in quantification and identification of chemical components as well
as purification and preparation of chemicals.
Suggested Texts/Readings
Textbook: Chemical Separations: Principles, Techniques, and Experiments
Written by Clifton E. Meloan, K-State University
Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. in 1999
Reference Textbook: Separation Process Principles, by Seader, Henley, and Roper.