Analytical Data Treatment
Basic concepts in statistics such as mean, median, standard deviation, relative standard deviation, error analysis, confidence interval and confidence limit, t-distribution and its application, Q-test, F-test and their applications, regression analysis, natural population concept, quantitative measurements.

Introduction to Separation Science
An introduction to various methods of separation, basic concept involved in separation, classification of various separation methods, techniques, objectives and the field of separation science in general. The basic concepts and various definitons of solution concentrations. An introduction to the concept of solubility, solubility products, calculations.

Precipitation techniques: conditions for formation of precipitates, the various types of precipitates formed, formation of impurities and their purifications.
Solvent extraction: distribution law/coefficient, solvent selection, extraction process, pH effects especially on metal ion extraction, the various techniques of extraction.

Titration and gravimetric analysis: theory, mechanism and relevant techniques.

Chromatographic Methods and Electrophoresis
Chromatographic methods of separation will be addressed: GC, LC, size exclusion, ion exchange, HPLC and electrophoresis. Principles involved, instrumentation, applications of those techniqies in solving chemical problems will be discussed.