CHEM 325 - Chemistry Lab Instruments and Applications

3 Credits
This course is an introduction to modern methods of chemical analysis and will provide the hands-on experience in theory, design, operation, and application of instrumental techniques. Electrochemical, spectroscopic, chromatographic methods will be used to qualitatively and quantitatively assess chemically and biologically significant molecules.

Grade Note(s): All CHEM prefixed courses required for the BS Biological Sciences degree program require a C or better grade for successful completion. All CHEM prefixed courses taken as requirements in the Nursing programs require a C or better grade for successful completion.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 255 and CHEM 255L
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Compare the strength and limitations of the different analytical instruments.
2. Evaluate analytical data, assessing sources of error to determine how changes in samples or experimental parameters affect the results.
3. Determine which spectroscopic and chromatographic analytical instrument is needed for the chemical analysis.
4. Explain the principles of accuracy and precision of analytical instruments and how the electrical components work to analyze the samples.
5. Sketch the block diagram of the components of analytical instruments.
6. Explain the function of each key component of the block diagram.