Feb 15, 2025  
PUBLISHED 2025-2026 Credit Catalog 
    
PUBLISHED 2025-2026 Credit Catalog

APSC 202 - Applied Chemistry for Instrumentation


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

Time Guidelines
The standard instructional time for this course is 60 hours.


Equivalents
APSC 220