This laboratory course is devoted to physical chemistry experiments, which involve the use of modern spectroscopic instrumentation to probe the optical and magnetic properties of molecules. The experiments include the use of high-resolution infrared, laser Raman, NMR, EPR, fluorescence, and UV-visible spectroscopies. Additional experiments demonstrate methods for measuring phase equilibria and enzyme-catalyzed reaction rate constants, and develop skills in error analysis, basic electronics, and vacuum techniques. 2 hrs. lec., 6 hrs. lab.
