Library exercises will include understanding the use of Chemical Abstracts, Science Citation Index, on-line interactive computer files, and other sources. Students will make several oral presentations to the class. Fall of even numbered years. Concurrent registration in or credit for CHEM 351. A study of the theory and application of instrumental methods for separation and analysis.
Emphasis is on spectrometric, electrochemical, and chromatographic methods.
Spring of even numbered years. A detailed study of an area of chemistry not normally covered in the regular chemistry course. Topics may include organic reaction mechanisms, hetrocyclic chemistry, nuclear chemistry, environmental chemistry. May be repeated once for credit when a different topic is offered. Offered on demand.