CHEM 3330 - Instrumental Methods

Goals: To develop in depth the theory, scope, and limitations of the most commonly applied instrumental techniques of chemical analysis.

Content: Theory and techniques of infrared, ultraviolet, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, gas and liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, potentiometry, and other spectral and electrical methods of analysis, emphasizing relations among such factors as noise, resolution, sensitivity, error, and economics; applications of computers to analytical systems.

Taught: Annually, fall

Prerequisites: CHEM 3240 and CHEM 3450 (grades of C- or better), and co-registration with CHEM 3940

Note: The department recommends that students complete MATH 1180 and PHYS 1240 before taking this course.

Credits: 4