Course Overview
This course covers the principles and practice of modern instrumental methods of organic chemical analysis. Major topics include ultraviolet, visible and infrared spectroscopy; chromatography (gas, liquid and supercritical fluid) and electrophoresis. Hyphenated techniques such as gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) will also be covered in detail. Extraction techniques such as liquid-liquid extraction, headspace sampling, solid phase extraction and solid phase microextraction that are commonly used in instrumental organic analysis will be discussed. Specific emphasis will be given to the correct operation and troubleshooting of all instruments used in this course.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Outline the principle of operation of instruments being used for instrumental organic analysis.
- Assess the advantages and the limitations of instruments used for instrumental organic analysis.
- Apply the principles of analysis to instrumental analytical methodology through proper standard and sample preparation.
- Complete calculations and solve problems pertaining to instrumental analytical methods.
- Prepare samples for instrumental analysis using common preparative organic techniques such as solid phase extraction, headspace sampling, liquid-liquid extraction, derivatization and solid phase microextraction.
- Operate specified analytical instruments and set instrument operating parameters for optimum performance.
- Demonstrate the steps involved in instrument troubleshooting for gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, GC-MS and LC-MS.
- Perform analysis using the following instrumentation: visible, ultraviolet and infrared spectrometers, gas, liquid and ion chromatographs, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry.
- Interpret data pertaining to instrumental organic analysis.
Effective as of Winter 2012
Related Programs
Instrumental Organic Analysis (CHEM 4427) is offered as a part of the following programs:
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School of Energy
- Chemical and Environmental Engineering Technology
Diploma Full-time
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