Spring 1997 April Seminar Acrivos Group:

Green Sheet Chemistry 159XAS

Analysis of Environmental Pollutants by X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy

Instructor: J. V. Acrivos-DH16;
Third of a Semester (1 unit)-Tel. 408-924-4971,2; FAX:..4945; e-mail: acrivos@chemibr1.sjsu.edu

OFFICE HOUR PRIVELEGES FOR STUDENTS WHO ATTEND CLASS are determined by the students' schedule for best attendance. e-mail question answered in 24 hours. Students must attend all classes in order to obtain credit. Fifteen hours of classes/laboratory meet during April/May: Theory Seminar @ DH 505: (F 8:30 to 10:00) April 11, 18; Experiment @ SSRL(F 8:30-16:30) April 25; Data Analysis @DH17 (F 8:30-finnish) May 2.

I. Text: Problem Solving Lecture Notes Module 159XAS, by J.V. Acrivos, SJSU

II. Prerequisites by Catalog:

  1. Freshman Chemistry (CHEM 4A,B or 1A,B,and 55 or 11A,B).
  2. Physics (1,2 or equivalent)
  3. Integral and Differential Calculus (Math 30 or equivalent)
  4. Computer Literacy is required
  5. Course contents: A single module(mod159xas) is posted in the www which can be accessed through the Computer Laboratory at One Washington Square:

http://www.sjsu.edu/faculty/Acrivos/front.html "click on philosophy of teaching"

III. Course Description:

Students can not miss any of thE classes: XAS.1 (Introduction); XAS.2 (Experimental Considerations; XAS.3 (Safety and Measurements at SSRL) XAS.4 (Interpretation of Data).

IV. Course Grade:

  1. Attendance 50%
  2. Term Paper 50 %.

V. Study Time:

The usual two hours t per one class hour (15h) of study are required.

VI. The departmental policy on cheating is sanctioned.

VII. EMERGENCIES AND EVACUATIONS:

If you hear a continuously sounding alarm, or are told to evacuate by Emergency Coordinators (colored badge identities), walk quickly to the nearest stairway (end of each hall). Take your personal belongings as you may not be immediately allowed to return. Follow instructions of Emergency Coordinators. Be quiet so you can hear. Once outside, move away from the building. Do not return to the building unless the Police or Emergency Coordinators announce that it is permissible.

VIII. GRADE and REQUIRED PROCEDURE FOR Term Paper:

  1. (15%) Statement of:
    1. The system under study:
    2. The data available:
    3. The objective to be achieved:
  2. (25%) Statement of the pertinent relations with text reference.
  3. (40%) Carry out numerical analysis including all units used. Underline the correct answer. Block diagrams, computer output and graphs are allowed.

4. (20%) State the physical significance of results, i.e., what do the results mean to you, your future?

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