Environmental Analytical Chemistry (2,3)
General
Prefix
CHEM
Course Number
440
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Description
Theoretical and practical aspects of chemical analysis of soils, water, and air samples. Emphasis on sample preparation. Lab.
Prerequisites
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Use and understand analytical chemical instrumentation relevant to environmental chemistry measurements including GC, HPLC, pH measurements, Atomic Absorbance/Emission, fluorescence, titration equipment.
Outcome
Present a class seminar or project to peers & professor on an environmentally related subject within the realm of chemistry.
Outcome
Apply solution preparation techniques, calibrations and calibration standards.
Outcome
Maintain a proper laboratory notebook which records data, demonstrates data processing, and presents results in an articulate manner.
Outcome
Address analytical measurement and equilibrium issues related to earth's soil, atmosphere, and water resources.
Outcome
Understand the role of emergent chemicals in the environment.
Outcome
Understand the role of basic statistical processes such as error measurement and sampling variability.
Dependencies
Programs
CHEM440
is a
completion requirement
for: