ENVS 2215

(3 Credits) 3 Lecture hours, 3 Laboratory hours This course offers a fundamental understanding of field screening techniques and practices of instrumental measurements for the qualitative determination of substances. The main methods of analysis taught are Atomic Absorption and Emission Spectroscopy, Infrared Spectroscopy, Ion Chromatography, High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography, Gas Chromatography. Students are also introduced to the scientific practice of expressing results and error analysis. The lab component provides hands-on experience with the analytical techniques. Note: This course can not be used as a General Science Option.