Shuowei Cai, PhD

Introduction to chemical and instrumental analytical techniques. The theory of neutralization reactions in aqueous and nonaqueous systems. Oxidation-reduction and complex formation equilibria. Basic theory of electronic circuitry. Introduction to electrochemical methods. Introduction to chromatographic and spectrophotometric techniques.

The theory and practice of modern analysis utilizing optical and electrochemical instrumentation in the solution of chemical problems. Topics discussed include ultraviolet, visible, and infrared spectrophotometry, fluorimetry, flame emission and atomic absorption spectroscopy, plasma emission spectroscopy, potentiometry utilizing ion specific electrodes, radiochemistry, thermo-analytical methods, voltammetry including polarography, amperometry, and coulometry; liquid chromatography, electron spectroscopy, x-ray fluorescence analysis, and neutron activation analysis.

The theory and practice of modern analysis utilizing optical and electrochemical instrumentation in the solution of chemical problems. Topics discussed include ultraviolet, visible, and infrared spectrophotometry, fluorimetry, flame emission and atomic absorption spectroscopy, plasma emission spectroscopy, potentiometry utilizing ion specific electrodes, radiochemistry, thermo-analytical methods, voltammetry including polarography, amperometry, and coulometry; liquid chromatography, electron spectroscopy, x-ray fluorescence analysis, and neutron activation analysis.

Original chemical research and preparation of thesis. Required for Plan A master's degree. Graded P/F.