2023-2024 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Sep 16, 2024  
2023-2024 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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CHEM 430 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry


Credits: 4
Description
Expands upon CHEM 330 - Analytical Chemistry  to include details of more advanced calibration methods and specific instrumentation. Prepares students for employment in a commercial analytical laboratory with special emphasis on the analysis of environmental samples using USEPA certified methods.

Student Learning Outcomes
  1. Describe the main methods used for organic analysis in a commercial setting.
  2. Describe the main methods used for inorganic analysis in a commercial setting.
  3. Differentiate between quality control and quality assurance as they apply to analytical chemistry in a commercial setting.
  4. Interpret the USEPA’s SW846 methods for environmental analysis.
  5. Design an analysis method by picking and choosing from known established methods.
  6. Formulate dilution calculations for the preparation of standard solutions of precisely known concentrations.
  7. Use devices of appropriate precision to prepare solutions in the laboratory.

Prerequisite: CHEM 241  and CHEM 330  
Corequisite: None
Graded: Letter Grade



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