A one semester, one-credit laboratory course that covers advanced physical chemical methods. The course includes experiments in molecular spectroscopy, thermodynamics, surface chemistry and electrochemistry. Students are introduced to and are expected to use advanced data handling and error treatment methods.
Personal computers are available for use in data analyses.
Computer skills are not a prerequisite but students who do not know how to do basic computer spreadsheet operations should see the instructor as soon as possible to get special tutoring in these skills. Students must get their lab notebooks signed during each period. Makeup labs will not be administered without a valid written excuse. Labs that are missed with a valid excuse may be made up at a time determined by the instructor. The experiments are designed with safety as a major consideration.