Christian Brothers University
CHEM 415L Departmental Syllabus
Analytical Chemistry Laboratory

Catalog Data Experiments dealing with basic electronics, optical spectroscopy, non-optical spectroscopy, electrochemical analysis, and chromatography are performed. Offered in the spring semester. One semester; two credits.
Textbooks Condren, S. M. Analytical Chemistry: Instrumental Analysis, 2002.
Prerequisite: CHEM 415
Calculator Policy You must have a graphing calculator available during laboratory.
Goals The course is designed to:
1. Equip the student basic statistical techniques for analyzing the quality of laboratory data.
2. Equip the student with basic techniques for instrumental chemical analysis and interpretation of data.

Syllabus
Experiments:
Basic Electronics
Computer Interfacing
Determination of Spectral Response of Photosensitive Detector
Diode-Array Spectrometer
Simultaneous Determination of Binary Mixture Atomic Absorption
Dispersive Infrared Analysis: Unknown Determination
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer: Sample Preparation Techniques and Operation FT-NMR: Spectral Determination
FT-NMR: Spin Decoupling
Mass Spectrometer
Gas-Liquid Chromatography
High Performance Liquid Chromatograph
Resources Dr. S. M. Condren's page for CHEM 415
CBU Internet Resources
Analytical Chemistry Resources
Useful Links
PowerPoint Lectures
Attendance All experiment must be performed during the scheduled semester.
Coordinator Dr. S. Michael Condren
Computer Useage Most of the modern instruments in the chemistry department are computer controlled. Laboratory reports are submitted through WebCT. Students can use WebCT to access their grades. Laboratory techniques can be viewed on the computer using CD-ROMs or web resources.


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