Teaching Labs

Analytical Chemistry Labs

Faculty Contact

Abdul Malik
Professor
SCA 426 (Lab: SCA 415, 440)
813-974-9688

Analytical Chemistry Undergraduate Lab Objectives

The analytical chemistry undergraduate labs at the University of South Florida (USF) are designed to provide students with comprehensive and hands-on experience in modern analytical techniques. Our primary objective is to equip students with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary to succeed in a wide range of scientific and industrial careers.

Key Objectives

• Mastering Instrumental Techniques: Students will gain proficiency in operating and understanding a variety of cutting-edge analytical instruments, including gas chromatography (GC), high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), UV-Vis spectroscopy, and infrared spectroscopy (IR).
  
  
• Developing Critical Thinking Skills: The labs emphasize experimental design, data analysis, and problem-solving. Students will learn to critically evaluate results, identify sources of error, and draw sound scientific conclusions.
  
  
• Ensuring Quality and Accuracy: We focus on the principles of quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC). Students will learn to perform calibrations, validate methods, and ensure the accuracy and precision of their measurements, which are crucial skills in any professional setting.
  
  
• Applying Concepts to Real-World Problems: Our curriculum connects theoretical concepts from lectures to practical applications. Students will analyze real-world samples, such as environmental water samples, food products, and pharmaceuticals, to understand the relevance and impact of analytical chemistry in everyday life.
  
  
• Fostering a Culture of Safety and Responsibility: A core part of our mission is to instill safe laboratory practices and promote a culture of responsibility and ethical conduct in scientific research.

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