CHM-2050 Instrumental Analysis

Credits 4
The use of scientific instruments in forensic testing is the focus of this course. Lectures and laboratories cover instrumentation theory, data systems, method development, and qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques. Techniques discussed with laboratory activities include gas chromatography (GC), infrared spectrometry (IR), ultraviolet-visible spectrometry (UV-VIS), high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS).
Prerequisite(s): CHM-1020 and CHM-1030 completion with grade of C or higher.
3 class/4 lab hours.
(Offered spring only.)

Course Outcomes

Explain how spectroscopic and analytical methods are used to analyze forensic samples.
Determine the accuracy and reproducibility of scientific methods studied in this subject.
Examine the strengths and weaknesses of the various scientific methods used to analyze forensic samples.