Program Overview

Analytical Chemistry Certificate

The Analytical Chemistry Certificate is designed for students in STEM fields to gain specialized expertise in analytical chemistry, focusing on laboratory techniques and instrumental analysis skills. The coursework provides the theory and hands-on skills for excelling in the modern laboratory workforce. The certificate is a stackable program for various undergraduate majors, including chemistry, biochemistry, chemical and bioengineering, medicinal and biological chemistry, and other College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics majors.

Requirements

• Required Courses
  • Course List Code | Title | Hours ---|---|--- CHEM 3310 | Analytical Chemistry | 2 CHEM 3360 | Analytical Chemistry Laboratory | 2 CHEM 4300 | Instrumental Analysis | 2 CHEM 4880 | Advanced Laboratory III | 2 Select Four (4) credit hours from the following course options* | 4
    • CHEM 4310 | Separation Methods |
    • CHEM 4350 | Separation Methods Laboratory |
    • CHEM 4320 | Electrochemistry |
    • CHEM 4340 | Mass Spectrometry |
  • *CHEM 4310 and 4350 must be taken concurrently.
• Total Hours: 12

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate an in-depth mastery of fundamental concepts, principles, and hands-on laboratory methodology in the field of analytical chemistry.
• Develop skills and strategies for proper sampling, sample preparation, and data analysis, including accuracy, precision, and error analysis.
• Understand theory and application of classical wet analytical chemistry methods in gravimetric and titrimetric analysis.
• Understand theory and application of instrumental methods focusing on spectroscopic methods, chemical separations, mass spectrometry, microscopy, and electrochemistry.
• Design and conduct experimental procedures, analyze and interpret data, including models and statistical analysis to critically evaluate and interpret data.
• Communicate technical information clearly and accurately in written, oral, and visual formats.
• Understand and apply proper experimental safety, ethical, and professional analytical laboratory practices.