Chemistry 541

Spectrochemical Analysis

Fall, 2000

Instructor: Dr. Neil Brotherton                                                   Office: CNSB 111

E-mail: hbrotherton@alpha.ulm.edu                                          Phone: 1829 

Office hours: MWF (10:00 - 10:50)

Lecture: CNSB 243, MWF (9:00-9:50)

Prerequisite: CHEM 407 ("C" or better)

Lecture Text: Spectrochemical Analysis, J. D. Ingle, Jr. and S. R, Crouch, Prentice Hall

Course Objective: This course will introduce students to the theoretical fundamentals of spectrophotometry and discuss the theoretical basis of the sources, basic monochromators, and detection devices used in modern analytical instrumentation. Students will also study the principles behind quantitative applications of modern analytical techniques.

Grading: Current plans are for five examinations, two open notes examinations, and three regular classroom exams. Dates are to be scheduled. Each test will be graded on a basis of 200 points. At the end of the semester, all grades will be assigned based on the following percentages:

90-100 A 80-90 B 70-80 C 60-70 D 0-59 F

Attendance is strongly encouraged in the lecture and based on University policy.

Absences from tests: If the absence is unexcused, the grade on the examination is a zero. If the absence is excused, you will be administered a makeup test at the end of the semester. Excuses for missed examinations must be submitted to the instructor within one week of the examination date unless you are physically unable to do so.

 

 

Tentative Lecture Outline

I. Introduction

          A. General Concepts 

          B. Terminology

II. Signal Intensities 

          A. Absorption 

          B. Emission 

          C. Luminescence

III. Signals and Noise 

          A. Types 

          B. Calibration

IV. Optical Systems 

          A. Prisms 

          B. Gratings 

          C. Interferometers

V. Detectors of Light

VI. Atomic Spectroscopy

VII. Molecular Spectroscopy