The students' basic understanding of molecular emission phenomena and the measurement applications which contribute to knowledge of excited states and energy transitions is being improved. Through the use of a computer-controlled luminescence spectrophotometer and a stopped-flow accessory, new experiments are being incorporated in organic, biochemistry, and physical/analytical laboratories for both majors and non-majors. Students in lower and upper division courses are having an enhanced experience with fundamental principles of excitation- emission, chemiluminescence, intermolecular energy transfer, excited- state lifetimes, and analytical applications of luminescence in elucidating biochemical reactions. The undergraduate research program is also being facilitated, as well as a secondary school chemistry teacher's Staff Development Program under the auspices of a grant from the Georgia States Department of Education. The entire project is promoting a significant advance in unifying concepts related to structure and energy transitions. The grantee is matching the award from non-Federal sources.
