CHEM 3940 - Advanced Laboratory Techniques

Goals: To provide instruction in some practical skills commonly used by professional chemists.

Content: Experimental design, laboratory manipulations, data analysis, searching the scientific literature, preparation and presentation of oral and written reports. Work in the fall term is coordinated with CHEM 3330 and emphasizes student-driven small group research projects along with instrument design, capabilities, and limitations.

Taught: Annually, fall term

Prerequisites: CHEM 3240, CHEM 3450, and co-registration with CHEM 3330

Credits: 2