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Instrumental Analysis

The objectives of this course are to provide a conceptual understanding of instruments and instrumental methods and to provide hands-on experience in the lab. Four major topics are covered: spectrophotometric methods including ultraviolet-visible, atomic absorption, inductively coupled plasma and fluorescence spectroscopy; chromatographic separations including high-performance liquid chromatography and gas chromatography; electroanalytical methods including potentiometry, amperometry, coulometry and voltammetry; and mass spectrometry. Prerequisite: grade of C or better in CHEM 211. Spring semester.

Grade Basis: Letter Grade
Credits: 4.0