Introduction of a Computer-Controlled Gas Chromatograph/ Mass Spectrometer (GC/MS) into the Chemistry Curriculum

该项目引入到化学课程在哈姆林 一台台式GC/MS，配有计算机操作系统， 软件 介绍了该仪器的用途和应用 在几个层次的课程，影响广泛的科学 学生 GC/MS在六个本科实验室使用， 本科研究。具体的课程改进包括 传统的定性有机分析的增强，计算机- 数据的受控采集和处理， 聚合物表征的热分析技术 聚合动力学、危险废物分析和环境 样品，并在合成的化合物的表征 先进的无机和有机实验室。

This project introduces into the chemistry curriculum at Hamline University a benchtop GC/MS complete with computer operating system and software. The use and applications of this instrument are introduced into the curriculum at several levels, affecting a wide range of science students. The GC/MS is utilized in six undergraduate laboratories and undergraduate research. Specific course improvements include the enhancement of traditional qualitative organic analysis, the computer- controlled acquisition and processing of data, applications of the technique of thermolysis to the characterization of polymers and polymerization kinetics, analysis of hazardous waste and environmental samples, and the characterization of synthesized compounds in the advanced inorganic and organic laboratories.