CHEM 3201

Analyt Spectro & Separation

Lec 01 and Lab B01 selected

The most commonly employed instrumental techniques in chemical analysis use spectroscopy in some form or involve separations. Qualitative and quantitative analysis and the instrumentation involved are discussed in some detail for mass spectrometry. Methods of separation including solvent extraction and the various types of chromatography are presented. Laboratory experiments illustrate the above techniques with practical examples.

Sections

Lecture
Lab, pick one

From the syllabus

From the Winter 2026 syllabus by Malama Chisanga, Alan Doucette, and Mark Wall. Open the PDF

Grading

20%Term Test 1Feb 26
10%Part 1 quizzes (3)Jan 9, Jan 30, Feb 13
15%Term Test 2Mar 31
5%Part 2 quizzes (3)Mar 6, Mar 13, Mar 20
20%Final examSpectroscopy only; scheduled by Registrar
1%Pre-labsDue before each lab
20%Lab reportsDue one week after each lab
5%Research project presentationMar 30–Apr 2
1%Research project proposalDue Mar 1
2%NotebookAssessed at the end of each lab

Textbooks

  • An Introduction to Analytical Chemistry, 8th Ed., Ramaley, Wentzell, Doucette and Guy (optional, free)
  • Infrared & Raman – Principles and Spectral Interpretation, 2nd Ed., Peter J. Larkin (optional)
  • Enhancing disease diagnosis: biomedical applications of surface-enhanced Raman scattering, Malama Chisanga, Howbeer Muhamadali, David Ellis and Roy Goodacre (optional)

Course rules

Missed tests
Submit a student declaration of absence form and contact the instructor; make-ups or grade transfers are at the instructor’s discretion.
Missed labs
The first missed lab needs no documentation; later missed labs require a declaration and a makeup request to the lab instructor.
Late reports
Each group may use one one-week extension; after that, reports incur a 15% penalty for up to one week, then are no longer accepted.
Lab reports
Submit reports as a group in PDF format through Brightspace.
Academic integrity
AI and online resources may help with practice problems but cannot be used for lab reports or pre-lab questions.
Safety
Complete WHMIS and Laboratory Safety training and wear approved safety glasses and a knee-length lab coat.
Electronics
Turn off cell phones during lectures and labs.

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