CHEM 275 Introduction to Instrumental Analysis • 6 Cr.
Description
Designed for students interested in a career in molecular biosciences. Topics include measurements and calculations in analytical chemistry, interaction of radiation with matter, spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and separation techniques. Format includes lecture, discussion, and laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM& 163, and BIOL& 160 or BIOL& 211. Recommended: ENGL& 235 and BTS 147.
Outcomes
After completing this class, students should be able to:
- Record, analyze, report, and present scientific data.
- Choose appropriate instrumentation or techniques based on sensitivity and precision required.
- Calculate concentrations in solution, stoichiometric amounts, equilibrium constants, and other problem solving related to analytical chemistry.
- Explain how molecular absorption of radiation is related to electronic, vibrational, and rotational transitions and how the process of emission of radiation occurs via fluorescence and phosphorescence.
- Describe the major principles of spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and separation techniques.
- Identify and describe the major components of various types of analytical instrumentation, including spectroscopy instruments, mass spectrometers, and separation instruments.
- Interpret spectroscopy data, mass spectra, and chromatography data for qualitative and quantitative analysis.
Offered
- Fall 2020 (current quarter)
- Spring 2020