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Chemical Sciences
CHSC 5634 - Analytical Instrumentation

Basic principles involved in the operation of instruments commonly found in analytical laboratories. Included are absorption spectrometers (atomic absorption, etc) emission spectrometers (arc, ICP and DCP), X-ray fluorescence spectrometer, electrochemical instruments (polarography, anodic stripping, coulometry, ion selective electrodes) and fluorometer. The description and function of the various instrument components will be presented to assist in discussions about the relative advantages and disadvantages of an instrument for a given analytical problem, errors and error avoidance, and instrument calibration. Prerequisites: CHSC 5633 (3 Credits)

Winter 2012


Jan 30-Jan 2152 Weeks$77.02CRN: 78713
Jan 30-Jan 21  DIS
Note: Departmental Approval Needed - Re-registration section for Assayer Training students who require an extension for CHSC 5634. Eligible students will be approved by Elaine Woo to register. For more information, contact Gigi Machtaler at 604-432-8237.
Note: Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
Note: This course is in progress. For more information on the availability of this course, please contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF].
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Mar 26-Mar 1852 Weeks$811.02CRN: 73990
Mar 26-Mar 18  DIS
Note: Departmental Approval Needed - For information on this course, please contact Elaine Woo at 604-432-8393 or email Elaine_Woo@bcit.ca. This is a Guided Learning, Distance Education course. Course delivery is through internet, fax, phone, CD, mail and labs.
Note: Guided learning format.
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