Instrumental Analysis: CHEM 3590
Instructor (lectures): Dr.
Hélène Perreault
550
Parker
Instructor (lab): Dr. Tom Ward
318 Parker
Course description: This course introduces
modern instrumental techniques
for the analysis of chemical
substances. The topics examined include important
types of analytical techniques:
spectroscopy, chromatography, electrophoresis,
mass spectrometry, surface techniques
and electroanalytical methods.
Prerequisite: CHEM 2470 (Introductory Analytical Chemistry)
Note for Tests 1 and 2 (midterms):
There are no make up dates
for these tests. The original
of a doctor’s
note will be required to justify any absence.
Course schedule
+ links to class notes
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Lectures:
10:30 - 11:20, MWF, Term 1
MACHRAY HALL Rm: 124
Office Hours:
I am in my office or research laboratory most of each
day but to make sure
you catch me if you don’t see me
around please send me an email to make
an appointment.
Lab Sections:
The labs will be performed in
the MCAL laboratory (MCAL; 318
Parker Building). You should have been registered in ONE of the following lab
sections:
14:30 - 17:30, Mondays
14:30 - 17:30, Tuesdays
14:30 - 17:30, Wednesdays
14:30 - 17:30, Thursdays
Textbook (not
mandatory):
Skoog D.A., Holler F.J., and Crouch S.R.
2017. Principles of Instrumental Analysis.
ISBN-13: 978-1305577213; ISBN-10: 1305577213.
7th Ed., Brooks/Cole.
(the 6th and 5th editions are
acceptable too).
Additional material will be handed out in class or
posted under
Course schedule + links to class notes
Marks:
Test 1 10%
Test 2: 10%
Final Exam: 30%
Labs: 50%
Note: As the lab is a large component of this course,
students have to pass the
lab (i.e. minimum of 25 out of 50%) in
order to pass the course.
The Grading Standard for this course is as follows:
A+ (90-100%) B (72-76%) D (50-59%)
A (83-89%) C+ (66-71%) F (0-49%)
B+
(77-82%) C (60-65%)
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Miscellaneous Information Required by Senate
Regulations:
Policy regarding late assignments: Students will not be permitted to write
make-up tests or hand
in assignments late, except for documented medical or
compassionate reasons.
Evaluative feedback: No evaluation will be provided by the voluntary withdrawal
date.
Academic Dishonesty: Students should
acquaint themselves with the University’s
policy on plagiarism and cheating and
examination impersonation (see University of
Manitoba General Calendar).
The University of Manitoba has a new policy on
electronic contact with students
which
requires all email contact on
university business to use students' official
University email addresses. Read
the policy.
Pandemic Statement:
Should major disruptions to university activities
occur as a result of a pandemic,
the course content, marks breakdown, and other provisions of this document
may be adjusted as
the circumstances warrant.
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