Information Package / Course Catalogue
Basic Analytical Chemistry and Applications I
Course Code: KMY111
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 1
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To learn the fundamental concepts of analytical chemistry, chemical equilibria, analytical methods, and applications

Course Content

The tools of analytical chemistry, calculations, aqueous solutions, chemical equilibria, and classical methods of analysis.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Can explain the field of study of analytical chemistry and its role in science.
2.Can describe qualitative and quantitative analysis methods
3.Can explain the importance of equilibrium reactions in analytical chemistry
4.Can explain gravimetric analysis methods.
5.Can explain titrimetric analysis methods.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry, 9th Edition; D. A. Skoog, D. M. West, F. J. Holler, S. R. Crouch. Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning, 2014.
2.Analytical Chemistry, 7th Edition; G. D. Christian, P. K. Dasgupta, K. A. Schug. John Wiley and Sons, 2014.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Introduction to analytical chemistry: Laboratory equipment and laboratory safety.
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Units, solution preparation and concentration.
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Basic calculations in analytical chemistry: %, Molar, Normal solution calculations.
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Errors in chemical analysis
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Solubility of ionic compounds - chemical equilibrium
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Solubility of ionic compounds - separation by precipitation.
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Buffer solutions; Classical analytical methods
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Electrochemical, spectrochemical, and chromatographic analysis methods
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Gravimetric analyses
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Acid-base balances - strong acids and bases
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Acid-base balances - weak acids and bases
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Acid-base balances - buffers - pH calculations
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Redox reactions
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Statistical analysis of data in analytical chemistry.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%15
Term Assignment1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice140114
Assignment Examination111011
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes