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CHEM 302
Analytical Chemistry

Faculty Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Semester Spring 2025-2026
Course CHEM 302 - Analytical Chemistry
Time/Place
Time
Week Day
Place
Date
10:40-11:30
Mon
FENS-G025
Feb 16-May 22, 2026
13:40-15:30
Thu
FASS-G048
Feb 16-May 22, 2026
Level of course Undergraduate
Course Credits SU Credit:4, ECTS:7, Basic:5, Engineering:2
Prerequisites -
Corequisites CHEM 302L
Course Type Lecture

Instructor(s) Information

Selmiye Alkan Gürsel

Course Information

Catalog Course Description
Fundamentals of analytical chemistry; quantitative chemical analysis and stoichiometric calculations; aqueous solutions and chemical equilibria; acid–base chemistry, buffer solutions, and solubility equilibria; neutralization titrations and titration curves; basic principles of electrochemistry and electrode potentials; basic analytical and instrumental techniques and their limitations; laboratory practices; solution preparation and experimental measurements; quantitative data analysis; and scientific report writing
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Analyze and perform quantitative calculations commonly used in analytical chemistry, including stoichiometry and concentration units
2. Analyze and interpret the behavior of aqueous solutions, solubility and chemical equilibria
3. Analyze the concepts of acids and bases, pH and pOH of aqueous solutions and buffer solutions and perform calculations for them
4. Derive and interpret the principles of neutralization titrations and analyze titration curves for strong and weak acid?base systems
5. Develop and apply a foundational understanding of electrochemical cells and perform calculations of cell potentials
6. Compare and interpret the principles of common analytical and instrumental techniques used in chemical analysis
7. Demonstrate practical skills in analytical chemistry, including laboratory techniques, data analysis, and scientific report writing
Course Objective
• teach calculations used in analytical chemistry
• teach solution preparation and concentration calculations
• teach the basics of aqueous solutions and chemical equilibria
• teach buffer solutions
• teach the principles of neutralization titrations and titration curves
• provide a foundation in electrochemistry which is sufficient for the understanding of many basic phenomena.
• provide a basic understanding of common analytical and instrumental techniques
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Related to This Course:
Affordable and Clean Energy

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