An introduction to the theory and application of modern chemical instrumentation is presented. General topics covered are elementary electronics, electrochemistry, spectroscopy, and other instrumental techniques. CHEM 525 Techniques in Water Analysis 2 hrs. Analytical techniques and methodology commonly used to determine water quality are presented. Modern instrumental methods are stressed with particular emphasis on spectroscopic and chromatographic measurements.
Laboratory provides practical experience in application of principles discussed in lecture.
Not available to Chemistry majors. Chemical Separations 3 hrs. Principles and applications of chemical separations, including distillation, crystallization, extraction, electrophoresis and a variety of chromatographic techniques. Laboratory exercises illustrate typical applications of the methods. Fall Theory and applications of chemical structure, energetics, and rates and mechanisms of processes as a basis for understanding the principles of chemistry.