CHEM 55 - Introduction to Chemical Instrumentation

    Recent Professors
    Kurtoic S.
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    2
    Prerequisite
    CHEM 12.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This laboratory course will introduce students to instrumentation commonly used in chemistry research in preparation for careers in chemical analysis, manufacturing, and quality assurance. The course explores the basic principles for qualitative and quantitative analysis, the basic principles of chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques, and the strengths and limitations of analytical methods and instrumentation. The lectures will discuss the theory and techniques that relate to the experiments that are performed, including High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), Infrared Spectroscopy (IR) , Ultraviolet–Visible Spectroscopy (UV-vis), and various methods of analysis and separation of mixtures. Emphasis will be placed upon understanding the fundamental principles of analytical instrumentation, data acquisition and analysis, and scientific communication.
    Usually Held
    Fri 12:30pm–4:35pm