Chemistry 5725, Advanced Analytical Chemistry I, Course Syllabus, Fall 2009. DRAFT 06 July 2009.

Bulletin Description

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.

General Information

Instructor:

D. Poe; 726-7217; dpoe@d.umn.edu; 333 Chem; Office Hrs TBA. Home page:  www.d.umn.edu/~dpoe

Class Meetings:

TBA

Text and Materials

Skoog, Holler and Crouch, Principles of Instrumental Analysis, sixth edition, Thomson Brooks/Cole, 2007.  Readings from the current literature.

Recommended Reference Materials

CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics (printed or online) or equivalent source of chemical and physical data.

Goals

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.

Topics

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.

Final Exam:  TBA.

Evaluation

Examinations (2 hour exams plus final): 70%.

Papers and assigned exercises:  30%

Access and Conduct Policies

Academic Integrity and Student Conduct Code

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.

Equal Access Policies

The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, handicap, age, veteran status, or sexual orientation.  Specifically, the instructor of this course is committed to the maintenance of a non-discriminatory environment in the delivery of this course.

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.