Incorporation of Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy into the Chemistry Laboratory Curriculum

该项目通过将几个新的实验纳入采用FT-IR光谱的课程，增加了专业和非专业学生对化学实践的兴趣和理解。 通过更广泛地使用现代仪器，及早引入化学的实际实践，预计将吸引更多的学生主修化学，并培养更多具有科学素养的非理科大学毕业生。 此外，正在开发新的实验，包括应用FTIR方法进行环境污染监测、聚合物分析以及有机金属和配位化合物的结构测定。

This project is increasing interest in and understanding of the practice of chemistry among both majors and non-majors through the incorporation of several new experiments into the curriculum which employ FT-IR spectroscopy. The early introduction to the actual practice of chemistry through broader use of modern instrumentation is expected to attract additional students to major in chemistry and generate more scientifically literate non-science college graduates. Additionally, new experiments are being developed that include the application of FTIR methods for environmental pollution monitoring, polymer analysis and structure determinations of organometallic and coordination compounds.