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Applications of Analytical Tools to Environmental Sustainability
Description: This course will highlight the use of analytical methods for studying our environment. Projects will include: 1) spectrophotometric analysis of food colors, 2) gas chromatographic analysis of fuel components, 3) FT-IR identification of plastics, 4) High Performance Liquid Chromatography of hydrocarbons in the water supply, 5) water quality analysis using take-home kits, 6) phytoremediation: removal of zinc from a water source, and 7) determining aluminum concentration in natural water. Each participant will rotate through all seven projects during the 3-day course. Addresses Pennsylvania Department of Education Academic Standards for Science & Technology: 3.2 Inquiry and Design, 3.4 Physical Science, 3.7 Technological Devices. Limited to 10 participants. Course Coordinator: Suzanne Varimbi, Ph.D., Chemistry Department |
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