APSC 202 - Applied Chemistry for Instrumentation

Course Description:
This course will provide a foundation in basic chemistry and physics used in the design and operation of analytical instrumentation. You will study a number of topics related to analytical instrumentation:

Apply light behaviour and electrochemistry concepts to gas and liquid analysis.
Study the importance of corrosion prevention as it relates to the application of instrumentation.
Identify some common hydrocarbon chains and relate them to hydrocarbon refining and combustion.
Study why sample handling is the root cause in over 80% of “analyzer problems”.
Introduce water quality measurement and its importance within water treatment processes.
Explore gas detection devices as they are used for safety purposes.

1.5 Credits

Equivalent(s):
APSC 220