To be able to discern the best analytical technique to apply to a specific chemical problem. Skoog, D.A., Holler, F.J., and Nieman, T.A., Principles of Instrumental Analysis , 5th Ed., Saunders College Publishing, 1998. Attendance - Success in the course will rely heavily upon class attendance. Assigned readings will be announced in class and posted on the website. You are strongly encouraged to read the text prior to attending the lecture covering the assigned material.
Attendance is mandatory on the test dates below.
Make-up tests will only be granted in the event of an illness accompanied by a doctor s note. These problems will reinforce fundamental concepts covered in class and, occasionally, provide exposure to new ideas that are in the assigned reading but not discussed in lecture. To reinforce the fundamental concepts found in the reading and homework unannounced closed book quizzes will be administered in class. You are encouraged to use your homework on the quizzes. No make-up quizzes will be administered.