Basic Analytical Chemistry (MCH-001)

This is the first course of Analytical Chemistry programme and addresses to the basics of Analytical techniques in the first few units. The first unit gives a general perspective of the analytical chemistry on the whole. The second and third units are devoted to concepts like accuracy, precision types of measurements and evaluation of analytical data. Unit 4 deals with Sampling- the most important initial step crucial for any analytical measurement. As a chemical laboratory is prone to a number of hazards, a practicing chemist needs to and must adhere to the laboratory safety norms. The Unit 5 addresses the safety aspect of the laboratory in requisite details so that the learners are equipped with the information required for the safety of their own as well as the fellow workers in the laboratory. Sixth Unit deals with an introduction to the instruments used for analytical measurements as the modern means of analysis are instrument based.

The rest of the course from seventh unit onwards deals with a number of conventional analytical techniques. These include kinetic methods, neutralisation titrations, redox titrations, complexometric titrations, precipitation titrations and the gravimetric analysis.