CHEM 5552 Advanced Methods in Chemistry I
This course discusses the principles, methods, and applications of instrumental techniques such as calorimetry, chromatography, lasers, and optical spectroscopy in modern chemistry, along with techniques for the analysis and interpretation of experimental data. It is intended mainly for third year students. The accompanying laboratory includes experiments with these methods and emphasizes experimental design, data interpretation, and the presentation of results in written and oral formats.
Course overview
- Department
- Chemistry
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 4
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Spring
Catalog details
Requirements fulfilled
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.60 / 5 · Excellent
- Instructor rating
- 4.80 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 5
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Kenneth R Metz | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4–6 hrs/week | 15 of 16 |
| Spring 2025 | Kenneth R Metz | 4.4 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.5 | 4–6 hrs/week | 15 of 18 |
| Spring 2024 | Kenneth R Metz | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4–6 hrs/week | 15 of 18 |
| Spring 2023 | Kenneth R Metz | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4–6 hrs/week | 13 of 18 |
| Spring 2022 | Kenneth R Metz | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4–6 hrs/week | 11 of 16 |