Teaching

Instrumental Methods of Analysis

Prism CHEM 377
Spectroscopic methods of analysis will be studied with respect to fundamentals, operational aspects and instrument design. Topics will range from UV-visible to x-ray spectrometry. Methodologies will be evaluated with respect to their application in spectrometric systems. Laboratory automation will be studied and applied in the laboratory.

Credits: 3
Format: 2 lectures and 4 hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: CHEM-367

Laboratory Automation

STAMPS CHEM 547
Automation and data handling with respect to modern chemical laboratory instrumentation. Basic electronics, data acquisition, evaluation of laboratory needs, data processing methodologies.

Credits: 3
Format: Two 1.5 hour lectures per week, laboratory.
Prerequisites: CHEM-377 or equivalent or permission of the instructor.

Analytical Spectroscopy

Plasma Source CHEM 597
The design and analytical use of spectroscopic instrumentation will be examined with respect to fundamental and practical limitations. Classical emission, fluorescence, absorption and chemical luminescence will be discussed. Contemporary topics may include photo-accoustic spectroscopy, multielement analysis, X-ray fluorescence and modern multiwavelength detector systems.

Credits: 3
Format: 2 lectures per week and laboratory.
Prerequisites: CHEM-367 and CHEM-377 or equivalent.