CHEM 201 - Instrumental Analysis

Semester Offered: Second Semester
Credits (Range): 3 hours
Attribute: 3NS

The course will introduce chemical analysis with a focus on environmental samples. Samples may include foods, surface water, household dust, and indoor air. In the classrooom, the practice of analytical chemistry will be emphasized over theory, touching on quantitative methodology, sample preparation, detection techniques, and data analysis. In the laboratory, students will put these topics into practice and gain hands-on experience with sophisticated instrumentation. Enrollment Limit: 6 per section.
Instructor: R. Thompson
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: C- or better in Chem 102.
This course is designed for science majors other than chemistry and biochemistry majors (who must take CHEM 211 instead).
Juniors planning chemical analysis projects for senior year are particularly encouraged to enroll.