Description: Use of spectroscopic data to identify an analyte.

Terminal Competency:

Describe the use of spectra to identify an analyte.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Describe the use of spectral libraries to identify an analyte.

2. Discuss the use of spectral data to determine compound structure.

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Description: Basic principles that serve as the foundation of spectroscopic analysis.

Terminal Competency:

Describe spectroscopic analysis principles.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Describe the role of wavelength as it applies to spectroscopy.

2. Describe how absorption spectra are created.

3. Describe how emission spectra are created.

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Description: Equipment and components that are used in spectroscopic analytical methods.

Terminal Competency:

Describe the types of equipment applied in spectroscopic methods.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Describe how different light sources are applied for specific analytical requirements.

2. List different types of sample holders/containers used in spectral methods.

3. Describe how different detector types are applied in specific spectral methods.

4. Describe how detectors are used to convert signals to outputs.

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Description: Method selection issues.

Terminal Competency:

Describe issues related to method selection.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Recognize the limitations of spectral analysis techniques.

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Description: Considerations which can affect spectroscopic methodologies.

Terminal Competency:

Explain considerations which can affect spectroscopic methodologies.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Recognize the impact of environmental conditions.

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