CHEM13080 Analytical Science

Topics studied in this course include: fundamental principles of analytical science; selected applications of chemical equilibria; quantitative molecular spectrophotometry; atomic spectrometry including atomic absorption and ICP- optical emission techniques; ELISA assays; modern chromatographic methods including high-performance liquid chromatography and gas chromatography; introductory mass spectrometry; ion-selective and gas-sensing electrodes; analysis of trace metals by stripping voltammetry; flow injection analysis; radioisotopes; automated chemical, pathology and environmental instrumentation; error analysis; data handling and manipulation; and quality assurance. Distance education students will be required to attend a residential school for this course.