Incorporating Analytical Chemistry into an Introductory Course in Chemistry

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-2007

Abstract

This paper highlights a new introductory level course entitled "Thermodynamics, Equilibria, and Kinetics" that provides students with an early introduction to incorporating analytical chemistry into their laboratory work. The rationale for creating the course and the course's format are outlined. Examples highlighting the use of spectroscopy illustrate the development of a student's ability to think as an analytical chemist.

Comments

The author was invited to contribute this paper to a special issue of the journal entitled "Undergraduate Research and Education in Spectroscopy." This special issue was organized by Associate Editor David J. Butcher, Professor of Chemistry at Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, North Carolina, USA.

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