Analytical Chemistry Certificate
Required Courses
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 | |
Separation Methods | ||
Separation Methods Laboratory | ||
Electrochemistry | ||
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.