Enhancement of the Chemistry Curriculum by Fourier TransformInfrared Spectrophotometry

本项目将通过给予学生相关的指导和使用最先进的傅里叶变换红外分光光度计（FT-IR）的实践经验，显著改善化学实验课程。此外，学生将有第一手的机会使用计算机控制的数据处理和收集技术。该项目将允许学生调查、识别和表征未知化合物和他们合成的化合物的结构。计算机和相关软件将允许学生控制仪器并选择数据收集、存储、搜索和操作的方法。该项目将通过扩大现有实验和开发和/或纳入新的实验来实施。FT-IR将用于有机化学实验室、动力学技术、化学仪器、无机合成和表征、仪器分析和高级研究经验。通过操作计算机控制的傅里叶变换红外光谱仪，增强学生的实验室经验，将为学生在研究生院的继续学习和在工业实验室的职业生涯提供更好，更相关的准备。

This project will improve significantly the chemistry laboratory curriculum by giving students relevant instruction and hands-on experience with a modern state-of-the-art Fourier transform infrared spectrophotometer (FT-IR). Also students will have a first-hand opportunity to use computer-controlled data manipulation and collection techniques. The project will allow students to investigate, identify, and characterize the structures of unknown compounds and compounds which they synthesize. The computer and associated software will permit students to control the instrument and select methods of data collection, storage, search, and manipulation. The project will be implemented by expansion of current experiments and development and/or incorporation of new experiments. The FT-IR will be used in Organic Chemistry Laboratory, Techniques of Dynamics, Chemical Instrumentation, Inorganic Synthesis and Characterization, Instrumental Analysis, and Senior Research Experience. Enhancement of student laboratory experience through the operation of a computer-controlled FT-IR will provide students with a better, more relevant preparation for continued study in graduate school and for careers in industrial laboratories.