CHEM 4110 - Applied Instrumental Methods

4 unit(s)

The application of modern instrument methods to chemical analysis. Students will learn the strengths and weaknesses of various instrumental methods and how to interpret the data from such methods. Topics include nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectroscopy, infrared, Raman, visible, ultraviolet, and atomic absorption/emission spectroscopy, electrochemical techniques, and applications of chromatography.

Prerequisites: CHEM 2010, Chem 4400, and CHEM 4030 completed with grades of C- or higher.

Hours: (Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours)

Course Learning Outcomes List
By the end of this course, students will be able to: 1. Understand the operation of commonly used instruments in an Analytical Chemistry lab; 2. Interpret data produced by instruments commonly used in an Analytical Chemistry lab; 3. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses for various instrument techniques; 4. Select an appropriate instrument technique for a specific chemical analysis application; 5. Report results obtained from an instrument in a concise and dear written report; and 6. Report results obtained from an instrumental method in a concise and clear oral presentation.

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