This course provides an intensive study of instrumental analysis for the evaluation, separation, isolation and identification of the chemical components of a variety of both pharmaceutical and environmental samples. Introductory topics covered are measurement, sampling protocol, methods involving preparation of standards and the basic components common to most instruments. Specific topics deal with sample preparation, instrument design, calibration, operation, data collection, spectral analysis and troubleshooting for each instrument being studied. The instruments used in this course are UV/VIS, FITR, AA, GC/MS and HPLC. There are two hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisites
CHE 112 or equivalent
Semester Offered
Offered upon sufficient demand