Module designationSEDC2024 Chemical Quantitative Analysis
Semester(s) in which the module is taught4th Semester
Person responsible for the moduleDr. Ibnu Khaldun, M.Si
LanguageIndonesian, English (for lecture material)
Relation to curriculumMandatory modules for 4th semester students.
Teaching methodsLecture, small group discussion, project
Workload (incl. contact hours, self-study hours)2 x 45 hours per semester, comprising:   100 minutes lecture and discussion per week120 minutes structured tasks per week120 minutes learn to be independent per week
Credit points2 SKS = 3.34 ECTS
Required and recommended prerequisites for joining the module
Module objectives/intended learning outcomesExplain the basic principles and applications of various quantitative analysis methods
Students are able to explain the chemical principles and fundamental reactions behind gravimetric methods, acid-base titration, redox titration, complexometric titration, and argentometric titration, as well as their applications in content determination.Analyze and differentiate titration types based on reaction mechanisms
Students are able to identify and distinguish types of titration (neutralization, redox, complex formation, and precipitation) and select the appropriate indicators.Perform quantitative calculations based on titration or precipitation data
Students are able to calculate the concentration or amount of a substance in a sample using titration and gravimetric data with proper accuracy and precision.Evaluate the validity of quantitative analysis results based on chemical principles and experimental data
Students are able to assess the correctness of calculations and data reliability using reaction stoichiometry, equivalence point interpretation, and criteria for quantitative precipitation.Integrate basic chemical concepts in solving quantitative analysis problems
Students are able to apply concepts such as stoichiometry, chemical equilibria, and solution properties to solve problems related to substance determination using quantitative analytical methods.
ContentQuantitative Analytical Chemistry is a branch of analytical chemistry that focuses on determining the amount or concentration of a substance in a sample through well-defined chemical reactions. The course content covers the fundamental principles and applications of various quantitative methods, including gravimetric analysis, acid-base titration, redox titration, complexometric titration, and argentometric titration. Each method is examined based on the type of reaction involved, optimal reaction conditions, selection of appropriate indicators, and accurate calculations using stoichiometric principles. Students learn to distinguish suitable methods for specific analytes, perform quantitative calculations from titration or precipitation data, and evaluate the accuracy and precision of analytical results by considering sources of error and uncertainty. This knowledge forms a critical foundation for developing analytical thinking and scientific decision-making in both academic and industrial chemical contexts.
Exams and assessment formatswritten examinations, assignment, and team based project
Study and examination requirementsQuiz: 15%Assignment: 20%Midterm: 20%Project: 25%Final exam: 20%
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Date of last amendmentJanuary 13, 2025