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. Work in the spring term emphasizes application of instrumental methods to the study of physical chemistry.

Taught: Annually.

Prerequisites: Fall term: CHEM 3240, CHEM 3460, co-registration with CHEM 3330. Spring term: CHEM 3550, co-registration with CHEM 3560.

Credits: 2 credits fall term, 2 credits spring term