Hold on just a sec...
0 or 4 credits
Spring 2026 Lecture Laboratory Upper DivisionPrinciples and application of optical and electrical methods of chemical analysis, including topics in instrumentation.
Learning Outcomes1Able to write scientific reports, with graphical representation of data.
2Able to document scientific information and experimental data.
3Able to use theory to understand/predict experimental observations.
4Able to demonstrate an understanding of the physical properties and a molecular understanding of chemical reactivity and materials.
5Able to develop problem-solving skills: identifying the objective.
6Able to make quantitative/structural measurements and interpret results; evaluate data for quality and reliability.
7Able to recognize and use chemical instrumentation and spectroscopic methods.
8Able to organize data for meaningful interpretation, including causes of experimental error, limitations of data.
9Able to use statistics to judge limitation of data; use math to understand data.
10Able to reduce complex problems into simpler components.
11Able to practice professional behavior: reliability, punctuality, efficiency.