Other Analytical Methods Overview

0.5 credits · Graduate

This advanced course has been designed to study modern techniques commonly applied in qualitative analysis and chemical structure characterization of organic and inorganic substances. Several techniques will be discussed, namely IR spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, NMR spectroscopy, X-Ray spectroscopy, thermal analytics, and surface analysis. Mass spectrometry is a unique technique which has two dedicated courses in the MICA program (ICAN 5001 and ICAN 5121H), and therefore it is not discussed in this course. This course will provide students with an overview of the theory, instrumentation, and operating practice of each technique. Special emphasis will be given to the practical applications, and hands-on experience in operating each technique. Upon completion of the course, successful students will be familiar with the discussed techniques, and be able to apply their knowledge and skills to organic and inorganic qualitative analysis and chemical structure elucidation.