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: