The Analytical Chemistry Certificate is designed for students in STEM fields to gain specialized expertise in analytical chemistry focusing on laboratory techniques and instrumental analysis skills. The coursework provides the theory and hands-on skills for excelling in the modern laboratory workforce. The certificate is a stackable program for various undergraduate majors, including chemistry, biochemistry, chemical and bioengineering, medicinal and biological chemistry, and other College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics majors

 Required Courses

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
CHEM 3310	Analytical Chemistry	2
CHEM 3360	Analytical Chemistry Laboratory	2
CHEM 4300	Instrumental Analysis	2
CHEM 4880	Advanced Laboratory III	2
Select Four (4) credit hours from the following course options*		4
CHEM 4310	Separation Methods
CHEM 4350	Separation Methods Laboratory
CHEM 4320	Electrochemistry
CHEM 4340	Mass Spectrometry
*CHEM 4310 and 4350 must be taken concurrently.
Total Hours		12

• Demonstrate an in-depth mastery of fundamental concepts, principles and hands-on laboratory methodology in the field of analytical chemistry.
• Develop skills and strategies for proper sampling, sample preparation and data analysis including accuracy, precision and error analysis.
• Understand theory and application of classical wet analytical chemistry methods in gravimetric and titrimetric analysis.
• Understand theory and application of instrumental methods focusing on spectroscopic methods, chemical separations, mass spectrometry, microscopy and electrochemistry.
• Design and conduct experimental procedures, analyze and interpret data, including models and statistical analysis to critically evaluate and interpret data.
• Communicate technical information clearly and accurately in written, oral and visual formats.
• Understand and apply proper experimental safety, ethical and professional analytical laboratory practices.