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Out of the Lab and Into the Field: Using a Real-World Site for Instrumental Analysis

Out of the Lab and Into the Field: Using a Real-World Site for Instrumental Analysis. Melissa M. Strait Alma College Alma, Michigan 48801. Alma College. Private, Liberal Arts Institution 1300 students Middle of Michigan Historic strength in science

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Out of the Lab and Into the Field: Using a Real-World Site for Instrumental Analysis

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  1. Out of the Lab and Into the Field: Using a Real-World Site for Instrumental Analysis Melissa M. Strait Alma College Alma, Michigan 48801

  2. Alma College • Private, Liberal Arts Institution • 1300 students • Middle of Michigan • Historic strength in science • May Term Opportunities (Overseas travel) • Strong program in Service Learning

  3. Chemistry at Alma College • Core Program in Chemistry: • General Organic I • Organic II Inorganic • PChem I PChem II Biochemistry Instrumental • Upper Level Upper Level Research Research

  4. Alma College • College Competencies: • English • Basic • Writing = Quill • Quill I - > 25% of grade based on writing • Quill II - In the major > 25% of grade based on writing Opportunity for revision and resubmission • Mathematics • Foreign Language • General Education • Humanities (4 courses) • Social Sciences (4 courses) • Natural Sciences (4 courses)

  5. Chemistry at Alma College • Core Program in Chemistry: • General Organic I • Organic II Inorganic • PChem I PChem II Biochemistry Instrumental • Upper Level Upper Level Research Research

  6. CHM 320Instrumental Analysis • Objectives • Theory behind chemical instrumentation • Operation of chemical instrumentation available • Use the literature • Work in a group and individually • Quill II - Write in the style of a chemist • Service Learning - Impact of the work of the chemist on society

  7. Original (and Usual) AAS - Fe in Whiskey IR - Plastics in Crime LC - Caffeine in Sodas ISE - F- in Toothpaste MS - Scents in Cereal UV - Phenylephrine in Nasal Spray Self-Determined Project Instrumental Analysis Lab

  8. Quill II Writing • Writing • Weekly Lab Reports • Proposal • Technical Paper • Abstract • Presentation • Project • Involve writing • Involve the local community

  9. Self-Selected Al in tea Metals in coins Fe in plastics Trace elements in clay Fake antiquities Water in oils Mo in steel Cu in crab blood PCB’s n penguin eggs Vitamin E in formula Etc., etc. etc. Service Project Community - Service Content - Learning Self-Directed Use Knowledge Positive Outcome Reflect on Outcome Projects

  10. Project? • Velsicol Chemical Company • Pine River • Superfund Site • DDT, PBB

  11. Project? • Total Petroleum • Horse Creek • Pine River • Petroleum

  12. Project? • Ultramar-Diamond-Shamrock Petroleum • Horse Creek • Pine River • Petroleum

  13. Project? • Valero Petroleum • Horse Creek • Pine River • Petroleum

  14. Project? • Oxford Automotive • Pine River • Chromium • Heavy Metals

  15. Project? • Vestaburg Community • Bass Lake • Rock Lake • 2,4-D • CuSO4 • Problem Solved • Weevils to eat the watermilfoil

  16. Project? • Alma Iron and Metal • Pine River • Heavy Metals

  17. Project? • Lead in the Home • Lead • After School Program

  18. Project? • Saginaw Valley Field and Stream Club • Shooting Club • Lead

  19. Lead at the Gun Club Surface Depth Vegetation Fish Lake Water Service Project Community - Service Content - Learning Self-Directed Use Knowledge Positive Outcome Projects

  20. Original (and Usual) AAS - Fe in Whiskey IR - Plastics in Crime LC - Caffeine in Sodas ISE - F- in Toothpaste MS - Scents in Cereal UV - Phenylephrine in Nasal Spray Self-Determined Project Current Lead on the Border AAS HPLC UV/Visible ISE Scent Components GC NMR MS IR Service Project Aspects of the Gun Club Instrumental Analysis Lab

  21. The Writing • Proposal • Multiple drafts • 1 proposal “funded” • Sample • Analyze Samples • Write “paper” • Write Abstract • “Conference”

  22. Proposals • Survey of Surface • Grab samples in Lake • 1 foot cores • Fish • Vegetation • Resurvey of Surface • Acid Digestion - Total • TCLP - Soluble

  23. Trap and Skeet Range Results

  24. Quality Control

  25. Outcomes • Real World Problem • Real World Audience • Application of Classroom Skills Learned • Thoughtful Recommendations • Jobs for Students • Grant • Scholarships

  26. CHM 320-Instrumental 2004 Karen Ault, Theresa Guinther, Brandon McNally, Ben Murray, Dan Rito, Paul Sibbald, Jim Wegener 2005 Kevin Beggs, Andy Brzezinski, Josh Rosenthal, Ashley Widrig 2006 Kyle Gilde, Kelly Marks, Tom Montgomery, Jon Naile, Erica Sandel, Melissa Sjostrom, Matt Stempki, Tim Swanson, Caleb Woods, Tessia Zawilinski CHM 499 - Research Jonathon Naile Jeremy Hix Erik Larsen Acknowledgements

  27. Acknowledgements • Alma College Chemistry Department • Alma College Geology and Environmental Studies Department • Saginaw Valley Field and Stream Club • Jerry Faubel • Murray Borrello • Alanah Fitch

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