CHEM 630 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry

(4 units)

Expands upon CHEM 330 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 U.S.EPA certified methods. Fulfills the “environmental analytical chemistry” course requirement for the American Chemical Society certified environmental chemistry degree.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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 U.S.E.P.A.’s SW846 methods for environmental analysis.
5. interpret the U.S.E.P.A.’s SW846 methods for environmental analysis.
6. do dilution calculations for the preparation of standard solutions of precisely known concentrations and use devices of appropriate precision to physically prepare those solutions in the laboratory.
7. design/create an analysis method for analytes/matrices for which there are no well established procedures

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