CHM 217H1 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry – Course Info

A general introduction to quantitative and qualitative chemical analysis

General Overview:

CHM 217H1 is the first in a series of courses designed to introduce students to the topic of chemical detection and measurement. As well as being a varied and interesting discipline in its own right, analytical chemistry plays an essential role in many other important subjects such as:

This course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles of chemical measurement used in medical diagnosis, quality assurance and control, and research studies. It will teach you how to correctly handle and interpret experimental measurements, compare results and procedures, and calibrate analytical instrumentation. You will also learn how to perform many analytical procedures including volumetric analysis, potentiometry, UV/visible and infrared spectrophotometry, flame atomic spectrometry, and chromatography.

Throughout this course, there will be a strong emphasis on good laboratory practice (GLP), error analysis and the correct use of statistics, and problem-solving skills. As such, it will provide an excellent practical foundation for students interested in research opportunities, regardless of the specific area of interest or program of study.

Current Curriculum and Details:

The current course materials (required and recommended) are:

Current Curriculum:
The current curriculum will be available through Quercus, and includes the course outline, evaluation, expectations, and policies.
Previous years' curricula are available here: Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2012, Fall 2006, Fall 2005
Skoog, West, Holler, and Crouch, “Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry”, 9th ed., Brooks/Cole Publishing.
Note that the text is available bundled with the solutions manual (ISBN 1-285-56816-8). Used copies should also be available, as this has been the text for the equivalent course at UTM for some years.
An electronic version is also available from the publisher’s web site, at a lower cost than the print version.
Harvey, "Analytical Chemistry 2.1".
LibreTexts™ open educational resource on-line open access text book. Note that a print version of this text is also available for purchase.
Supplementary (recommended):
Student solutions manual, “Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry”, 9th ed., rooks/Cole Puhlishing.
Statistics manual (recommended):
D. Brynn Hibbert & J. J. Gooding, Data Analysis for Chemistry, 2nd ed., Oxford University Press
Lab manual (required):
CHM217 Laboratory Manual, available from Chemistry Club Stores - please see their web site for pricing and store hours.