Enhanced Applications of Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy in the Chemistry Curriculum

傅里叶变换红外光谱是现代化学实验室中鉴定化合物最有效的工具之一。该项目的目的是教育理科（化学、生物、环境科学）专业的学生，以及选定的非理科专业的学生学习该技术的理论和应用。介绍了FT-IR仪器和理论到入门和高级课程的选择。入门课程将着重于官能团鉴定，而更高级的课程将研究光谱学理论、仪器优化和定量分析。使用漫反射光谱和红外显微镜来检查真实的，有趣的样品（例如，鞋跟，高尔夫球盖，汽水瓶）使学生在目标学科的各种课程中受益。除了伦道夫-梅肯学院的学生外，使用当地数学和科学中心资源的中小学生也受益于该设备。

Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy is one of the most effective tools available in the modern chemistry laboratory for identifying chemical compounds. The objective of this project is the educate science (chemistry, biology, environmental science) majors, and selected non-science majors in the theory and use of this technique. The introduction of FT-IR instrumentation and theory into introductory and selected advanced courses is described. Introductory courses will stress functional group identification, while the more advanced courses will investigate spectroscopy theory, instrument optimization and quantitative analysis. The use of DRIFT (diffuse reflectance) spectroscopy and IR microscopy to examine real, interesting samples (e.g., shoe heels, golf ball covers, soda bottles) benefits students in a variety of courses in the targeted disciplines. In addition to the students at Randolph-Macon College, primary and secondary school students using resources of the local Mathematics and Science Center benefit from this equipment.