The Introduction of Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy into an Undergraduate Chemistry Curriculum

本科课程正在通过提供 学生访问傅里叶变换红外（FTIR） 光谱在整个课程，包括课程 非科学专业以及本科研究。 这 项目将允许学生使用专业技术， 进行否则不可能进行的调查。 例如，非理科学生使用衰减的总 识别未知织物样品的反射率;有机物 化学学生使用漫反射和薄层 色谱法，用于识别和分析复杂的有机物 混合物;物理化学学生分析气相 光谱，包括振动同位素位移;和分析 化学系学生进行改良气相色谱分析， 接口实验

The undergraduate program is being strengthened by providing student access to Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy throughout the curriculum, including courses for non-science majors as well as undergraduate research. This project will allow students to use specialized techniques to conduct investigations that would not be possible otherwise. For example, non-science students use attenuated total reflectance to identify unknown fabric samples; organic chemistry students use diffuse reflectance and thin-layer chromatography to identify and analyze complex organic mixtures; physical chemistry students analyze gas phase spectra, including vibrational isotope shifts; and analytical chemistry students carry out a modified gas chromatography interfacing experiment.