This project is purchasing laboratory equipment (HPLC, GC-MS) and four 486 PC computers for the first course of a new integrated laboratory sequence. Laboratory experiments are organized around themes that relate mathematical concepts to chemistry through data analysis and focus on the analysis of natural products with modern separation and spectroscopic methods. MathCad is used extensively in the course, as is the Vemier Lab Interface, a user-friendly computer interface for collecting and displaying data in real time. The laboratory experiments are conducted in a "workshop" environment, where students take a more active part in experimental design and data analysis. The experiments that utilize the new equipment take place in a five- week integrated laboratory project at the end of the course. The project involves the separation, purification, and analysis by HPLC and GC-MS of some of the active components of the ginger root.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9551535
Program Officer
Herbert H. Richtol
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1995-07-01
Budget End
1998-12-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1995
Total Cost
$43,416
Indirect Cost
Name
CUNY City College
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
New York
State
NY
Country
United States
Zip Code
10031