CHEM 5725 - Advanced
Analytical Chemistry I
(3.0 cr; Prereq-Grad
student or 4242 or equivalent; A-F only, fall, every year)
Intended for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students in chemistry
and related fields. Augment basic coursework in wet and instrumental analytical
chemistry. Topics include statistical and chemometric
methods for experimental design and data analysis, electronics and computers in
chemical instrumentation, and selected techniques of instrumental analysis such
as mass spectrometry, inductively coupled optical emission spectroscopy and
analytical gas chromatography.
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Instructor: |
D. Poe; 726-7217; dpoe@d.umn.edu; 333 Chem; Office Hrs TBA. Home page: www.d.umn.edu/~dpoe |
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Class Meetings: |
TBA |
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Text and Materials |
Skoog, Holler and Crouch, Principles
of Instrumental Analysis, sixth edition, Thomson Brooks/Cole, 2007. Readings from the current literature. |
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Recommended Reference Materials |
CRC Handbook of Chemistry
and Physics (printed or online)
or equivalent source of chemical and physical data. |
The Fall 2009 offering is designed to provide beginning graduate students with extended and advanced coverage of topics in instrumental analysis. Topical coverage will be based on current trends in modern analytical chemistry, as well as student background and needs.
1. Measurement Basics. Skoog Ch 1-5.
2. Chromatographic Methods. Skoog Ch 26-30.
3. Mass Spectrometry. Skoog Ch 11, 20
4. Additional topics to be determined.
Examinations (2 hour exams plus final): 70%.
Papers and assigned exercises: 30%
This course will adhere to UMD's
Student Academic Integrity Policy, which can be found at www.d.umn.edu/assl/conduct/integrity.
The instructor will enforce and students are expected to follow the University’s Student Conduct Code (http://www.d.umn.edu/assl/conduct/code). Appropriate classroom conduct promotes an environment of academic achievement and integrity. Disruptive classroom behavior that substantially or repeatedly interrupts either the instructor’s ability to teach, or student learning, is prohibited. Disruptive behavior also includes inappropriate use of technology in the classroom. Examples include ringing cell phones, text-messaging, and watching videos, playing computer games, doing email, or surfing the Internet on your computer instead of note-taking or other instructor-sanctioned activities.
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Individuals who have any disability, either permanent or temporary, which might affect their ability to perform in this class are encouraged to inform the instructor at the start of the quarter. Adaptation of methods, materials, or testing may be made as required to provide for equitable participation.