Instructional Improvements in Analytical Instrumentation Used for Environmental Studies

卡尔·F. Topper 梅萨州立学院 大章克申，CO 81501 ILI -仪器 项目名称： 跨学科 标题：分析仪器的教学改进 用于环境研究 梅萨州立学院通过在本科环境教育中开发跨学科课程来发挥领导作用。 该计划的优势之一在于为学生提供广泛的实验室经验。 重点是正确使用分析仪器，以协助环境现场评估。 结合使用现场便携式仪器和更传统的分析化学是确保对污染地区进行有效评估的关键。 我们将开发一系列实验室，使学生了解如何在现场和实验室内有效使用现代仪器。学生将通过实践练习和课堂讨论学习科学评估环境系统的重要性。 这也将为学生了解影响污染物环境命运的化学和物理因素提供基础。 该项目中的仪器将以综合方式用于检查环境基质的金属组成。 该项目的成果将通过介绍、编写实验室手册、教科书和研究出版物传播。 该项目还将改善地质学研究和新的化学学位。

Karl F. Topper DUE 9552363 Mesa State College FY1995 $ 53,475 Grand Junction, CO 81501 ILI - Instrumentation Project: Interdisciplinary Title: Instructional Improvements in Analytical Instrumentation Used for Environmental Studies Mesa State College is providing leadership through its development of an interdisciplinary curriculum within undergraduate environmental education. One of the program strengths lies in the extensive laboratory experiences for students. There is an emphasis on the proper use of analytical instrumentation to aide environmental site assessments. The use of field portable instrumentation in conjunction with more traditional analytical chemistry is the key to insuring effective assessments of contaminated areas. We will develop a series of laboratories which will provide students with an understanding of how to effectively use modern instrumentation both in the field and within the laboratory. Students will learn through hands-on exercises and classroom discussions the importance of scientifically assessing environmental systems. This will also provide students with a basis for understanding the chemical and physical factors which affect the environmental fate of contaminants. The instrumentation in this project will be used in an integrated manner to examine the metal composition of environmental matrices. The results of this project will be disseminated through presentations, preparation of lab manuals, textbooks and research publications. This project will also improve geology studies and a new chemistry degree.