Personal computers used for some calculations and simulations. 3 class and 6 laboratory hours per week. 5 credit hours. An introduction to the theory and application of instrumental methods of analysis. Areas covered include pH measurement, colorimetry, visible and infrared spectroscopy, polarography, atomic absorption, gas column, high pressure liquid and thin layer chromatography.
Applications are made to energy and environmental problems and individual work is encouraged.
Research Laboratory reports required, personal computers used for some calculation. 2 lecture and 6 laboratory hours per week. 4 credit hours. I A study of the principal classes of aliphatic and aromatic compounds, types of reactions and reaction mechanisms, molecular orbital approach to bonding, and stereo-chemistry. The first semester of a two semester sequence.