Instrumental Analytical Chemistry

 

Instructor: Professor Peter Nemes

Office: TBD

Phone: TBD

E-mail: nemes [AT] umd [dot] edu

 

Objectives

This course provides an overview of the principles and methods of chemical analysis. The fundamentals of contemporary techniques and their applications in solving biomedical, environmental, and forensic problems are emphasized. The course includes the theory of instrumental methods in qualitative and quantitative analysis, determination of structure, with emphasis on atomic and molecular spectrophotometry, infrared spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectrometry, chemical separations, and electrochemical analysis.

 

Learning Outcomes

As a result of completing this course, students will be able to:
1. Know the diversity of available instrumental analytical techniques and their working principles.
2. Select the most appropriate technique to solve an analytical problem.
3. Interpret the results of analytical measurements.
4. Meaningfully answer technical and societal questions based on the outcome of rigorous instrumental analysis.

 

Text

D. A. Skoog, F. J. Holler and S. R. Crouch, Principles of Instrumental Analysis Sixth Edition, Brooks Cole, 2007, ISBN: 0495012017, ISBN-13: 978-0495012016

 

Grading

The final score is calculated based on the sectional test scores (Test I: 20% and Test II: 20%), classroom activity (20%) and the final comprehensive test (40%). Note: In accord with university policy, the final exam will be given during the final exam period and not the last week of the semester.

 

Class Policy

Regular class attendance is expected.

 

Academic Integrity

You are required to comply with the UMD Code of Academic Integrity, which is available here. Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated, and will result in a failing grade for that assignment and/or failing the entire course. Furthermore, incidents of academic misconduct may also be reported for further disciplinary action.