Experimental Chemistry II, CH 461 & CH 461H
Department of Chemistry

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This is the first term of the Junior level Integrated Laboratory sequence for chemistry majors. Students learn to integrate experimental techniques and ideas from analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry to solve multidiscipline problems. Small class size of 18 students.  The concurrent requisites are CH 421 and CH 440.  This course is taught by Dr. Christine Pastorek Fall 2008.

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(updated 05/12/2008)


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The Special Project is an important component of CH 461.
For a list of titles for other special projects done by past Experimental Chemistry II students click here.  A real world sample is chosen by the student for analysis. Student projects from the last few years include:

  • HPLC Determination of Pseudoephedrine HCl and Dextromethorphan HBr in common cold remedies.
  • HPLC Determination of theobromine and caffeine in chocolate and RedBull (uses SPE.)
  • Gamma-Tocopherol determination in Vitamin E fortified and unfortified Chicken Feed by RP-HPLC.
  • The Demineralization of Teeth by Soda Pop.(microwave digestion and ICP-AES)
  • Analysis of Dual Stage Sanitary Landfill Leachate Treatment of Heavy and Toxic Metals.(ICP-AES)
  • Determination of Free Glutamate Using HPLC.
  • Determination of Caffeine in Various forms of Tea using SPE/HPLC.
  • Determination of Lactose:  A Comparison of Concentration in Dairy Products.(Kinetic)
  • BEER: Determination of Ethanol content in Three Beers using two Different Methods. (Enzymatic and GC)
  • Selenium Blood Level of the Cows at the Moser Farm. (ICP-AES)
  • Determination of Seven Elements in Apples, Oranges and Bananas. (microwave digestion and ICP-AES)
  • Determination of the Concentration of Minerals in Taters. (microwave digestion and ICP-AES)
  • Determination of the Presence of Benzylsuccinic Acid in Ground Water. (derivatization and GC/MS)
  • Analysis of Octane Boosters.  (GC/MS)
  • Determination of Menthone in Peppermint Oil and Altoid Candy by GCMS.
  • Fluoride in Cattle Bones by Ion Selective Electrode.
  • Flame AA Analysis for Mg2+, Sr2+ and Na+ in Natural Water Samples from Newport Bay, OR.
  • Determination of Nickel Toxicity in the Coos Bay Slough. (AA)


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CH 461 & CH 461H material updated on May 12, 2008 by C. Pastorek