ACADEMIC PROCEDURES
This document forms part of the Academic Procedures series
Developed by the Directorate of Academic Planning
COURSE SPECIFICATION
Course code
CHM 213
Course title
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 1
Department
CHEMISTRY/MICRO. BIO./GEO
Credit unit
3
Level (UG)
Level 2
Course leader
Dr O.N .OMAKA
Official phone number and email Mobile-08061281122
address
Email- omaka.ndukaku@funai.edu.ng
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Office Hours
Other staff (if applicable)
Dr R. C. EHIRI
Mr F I OFFOR
Official phone number and email Dr R. C. EHIRI. 08037985949
address
Email:richee2003@yahoo.com
Mr F I OFFOR:08063280098
Email:offorifeanyi@gmail.com
Office Hours
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Lecture Time
Time: Thursday 10:00 am to 16:00pm
Lecture Venue
Venue: Block C Room C1
For academic year
2013/14
Contact hours for the semester
Lectures
[22 hours ]
Labs/Seminars
[11 hours]
Assessment
Method
Proportion of marks
Mid Semester Exams [15]%
Coursework
[15]%
Examination
[70]%
This course is to be taken as part of the B.Sc. Geology
B.Sc. Microbiology
following programmes:
B.Sc. Chemistry
COURSE AIMS- ALIGNMENT WITH FUNAI VISION AND MISSION
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The course aims to produce very sharp and brilliant minds who will in the future participate
actively in national and global discourse in the area of chemical Science and Technology.
This course is specifically designed to develop conceptual understanding of analytical
chemistry. To this end, the meaning and importance of analytical Chemistry,
expression of analytical results, preparation of solutions. Theory of errors in
quantitative measurements and analysis, theory of sampling, detection and elimination
of errors. Statistical treatment of data. Theory of sampling, theoretical basis for
quantitative inorganic analysis, separation methods. Gravimetric analysis, volumetric
methods of analysis including acid-base equilibria, complexometric titration and
redox titration. Electroanalytical methods of chemical analysis, introduction to
electrode processes, electrode potential, conductometric methods of titration and
potentiometric titration. The main driver to the course lies in the need to equip students with
a level of understanding (through practical skills) that will enable them to critically analyze
issues based on methods, procedures and research developments at national, industry and
workplace levels whilst simultaneously acknowledging increasingly influential, international
contexts in relation to Nigerian environment. The incorporation of practical skills enables and
also equips the students with the research skills and knowledge necessary for them to compete
favourably with their counterparts locally and internationally in terms of labour and
employment generation and also as key players in industry.
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Having completed this course the student is expected to:
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Understand key concepts, guiding principles, contemporary developments and current
trends in analytical chemistry.
2
Understand how and why the study of analytical Chemistry is important and the
abundant opportunities available in the chemical sciences sector.
3
Display appropriate knowledge and offer analytical insights that will make him or
her employable locally or internationally in any sector.
4
Demonstrate an awareness of the types of practical skills and knowledge vital for
handling competently and confidently equipment and hence employment
relations and HRM-linked matters arising in the field.
5
Be confident and willing to take up challenges.
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The unit employs a strategy based on lectures, tutorials and internet supported activities,
group and individual activities. The mode of delivery differs and will be designed by individual
lecturers following intended learning outcomes (ILOs).
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Lecture/seminar programme
FUN
AI
Wk
Lecture
Session
Topic/Reading for private study
Tasks/Think points for
private study
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Lecturer
1
2
3
Meaning and importance of
analytical chemistry, expression of
analytical results, preparation of
solutions
Theory of Errors in quantitative
measurements and analysis, theory
of sampling, detection and
elimination of errors
Statistical treatment of data
4
Theoretical basis for quantitative
inorganic analysis
5
Separation methods.
6
Gravimetric analysis
7
Learning Skills Development Week
8
9
Mid –Semester Examination
Volumetric methods of analysis
including acid-base equilibria
Complexometric and redox titration
10
11
12
Electroanalytical methods of
chemical analysis, introduction to
electrode processes, electrode
potential
Conductometric methods of titration
13
Potentiometric titration
14
15
16
Revision Week
Exams
Exams
For an overview of this
topic read chapters 1 of the
core textbook.
Dr ON
Omaka
For an overview of this
topic read chapter 2 of the
core textbook.
Dr ON
Omaka
The core textbook and
others.
The core textbook and
others.
Dr R C
Ehiri
Dr R C
Ehiri
The core textbook and
others.
The core textbook and
others.
Learning Skills
Development Week
Mid–Semester Examination
The core textbook and
others.
The core textbook and
others.
The core textbook and
others.
Dr Omaka
The core textbook and
others.
The core textbook and
others.
Mr IF
Offor
Dr R C
Ehiri
Dr FI
Nwabue
Mr FI
Offor
Dr Omaka
Dr Ehiri
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
Core reading list
This course is in part based around notions and/or material that can be found in the core
text(s) listed below. It is therefore likely that you will use, or refer to, in your lecture/seminar
sessions the notions and/or material in the books listed here. You will likely be directed to
study aspects of these texts in your out-of-classroom time, that is, in your private study.
R. kellner, J.-M. Mermet, M. Otto, H. M. Widmer (1998). Analytical Chemistry.
Wiley-VCH, London.
Supplementary reading
G. D. Christian (2006). Analytical Chemistry, 6th ed Wiley London.
D C. Harris (2003). Quantitative Chemical Analysis. 4th Freeman, NY.
Skoog/West/Holler/Crouch (2004). Fundamentals of Chemical Analysis, 8th Edition,
Thomson, Brooks/Cole.
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In addition students are encouraged to explore relevant e-journals such as:
 Royal Society of Chemistry Review (e.g. www.rsc.org)
CONTINIOUS ASSESSMENT
The Intended Learning Outcomes are assessed through:
Assessment
Mid semester Exams
Coursework
Semester Exams
Weight
15%
15%
70%
Deliverables - important dates
Ensure that you make a careful note of when the assessment tasks are due in for this course. Try not to
leave working on these tasks until the last minute – this is stressful for you and tends to lead to poor
quality work. Remember that you have several assessments (for different courses) due the same week
and you will need to plan for this.
Assessment
Mid semester exam-
Due date
Lecture session 8
Feedback & Result
14 days after the assessment
Lecture session 10
14 days after the assessment
Session 15 and 16
14 days after the assessment
To be held at the regular
class time and place
Coursework
Semester Exam
Feedback on your work
The university is committed to providing you with written feedback for all assessed coursework within
14 days from the submission date. You will get feedback on your performance on a feedback form
which will be returned to you. If you do not receive feedback within this time, then you should first
contact the course leader. If it proves necessary, you should then contact the Head of Department.
Submitted coursework, including your final year project, will not be returned to you. This is true for
all coursework, in all courses and at all levels, and does not apply to only this course. We must keep
the original copy of all coursework to provide the external examiners with a complete record of your
work.
Late coursework
It is the University policy to accept and grade all late items of coursework (up to the published latest
date for submission). There is no such thing as 'an extension'. You cannot negotiate new deadlines,
and you do not need to get agreement about handing in your work late from the course leader or any
other member of staff. Late coursework submissions are, however, subject to penalties (capping) that
determine the maximum grade that you can achieve depending upon how late the work is. The current
penalty scale can be found below:
The following caps to be uniformly applied, in the absence of relevant mitigating circumstances
accepted by the BoE:
Up to 1 working day late
Mark capped at 70%
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Up to 2 working dayslate
Up to 5 working dayslate
Up to 10 working days late
Up to 15 working days late
More than 15 working days late
Mark capped at 60%;
Mark capped at 50%;
Mark capped at 40%;
Mark capped at 30%;
Mark capped at 0%.
A working day is here defined as Monday to Friday at any time of year, with the exception of Nigeria
national holidays.
Students with mitigating circumstances can apply to have penalties removed via submission of the
appropriate form and evidence. How to do this is explained in the Student’sHandbook.
Planning your time
i.
Students are expected to attend all classes including seminars and laboratory
sessions for each course. It is mandatory for students to have a minimum attendance of
75% in this course to be eligible to take the final semester examination.
ii.
Learning Skills Development Week is a break from formal subject-specific teaching
activities (lectures and seminars) and applies to all undergraduate courses in the
University. During that week the university offers a number of very useful free sessions
on topics such as essay and dissertation writing, exam technique and job applications.
You are strongly encouraged to attend sessions relevant to your studies.
iii.
Note: Instructors are not required to provide mid semester examination make-up.
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