Analytical Chemistry Certificate

• Program Overview
• Certificate Requirements

Program Overview

College of Natural and Health Science

Chemistry and Biochemistry

The Analytical Chemistry Certificate exposes students to the fundamental principles of chemical methods of analysis and competency in the various aspects of chemical analysis, from sampling to acquisition of data and statistical treatment of data to assess quality and reliability. The program also provides proficiency in instrumental methods of analysis, including electrochemical analysis, spectroscopy, mass spectrometry and separation techniques such as chromatography.

Certificate Requirements — 18 Credits

Required Certificate Coursework — 18 credits

CHEM 111	Principles of Chemistry ILAS1	4
CHEM 111L	Principles of Chemistry I LaboratoryLAS1LASL	1
CHEM 112	Principles of Chemistry II	4
CHEM 112L	Principles of Chemistry II Laboratory	1
CHEM 321	Chemical Analysis	4
CHEM 421	Instrumental Analysis	4

Note:

For SAT Mathematics before 2016, the minimum score of 460 is acceptable. Students scoring between 30-39 on ALEKS MATH test must co-register MATH 124/127 along with CHEM 111, or take CHEM 103 prior to CHEM 111. Students scoring below 30 on ALEKS MATH test must take CHEM 103 or MATH 124/127 as prerequisite. Please consult the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry for more information.