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Audio/Video Course Descriptions
AppIied Problem Solving Through Creative Thinking
This course emphasizes proven techniques for solving problems through creative thinking. Shows how to use group ideation techniques for solving problems. Discuses the evaluation of ideas, group judgment techniques, selling an idea to management and implementing it, and enhancing creativity. It covers methods for the solution of analytical and judgmental problems. Audio Tape: 5.7 hr., 200 pg. study guide, and 75 pg. booklet
Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
This course emphasizes practical aspects covering burners, nebulizers, and atomizers; components of the spectrometer (lamps, monochronometers, detectors and readout devices); sources of and solutions to interference problems; background correction; sample preparation techniques; and determination of unknown metal concentrations. Audio Tape: 7.6 hr., 240 pg. study guide.
Basic Chemical Kinetics
Presented by Dr. Ed King, Professor Emeritus at CU, this course offers you an understanding of the kinetics of reactions. It covers many aspects of chemical kinetics, including rate laws, experimental establishment of rate laws, evaluation of rate constants, mechanisms of reactions, theories of reactor kinetics, and homogeneous catalysis of reactions. Audio Tape: 9.0 hr., 500 pg. study guide.
Basic Gas Chromatography, 2nd Edition (audio)
Teaches basic principles required to understand and improve GC separations, and selecting equipment and operating parameter to obtain good separations. Present procedures to enable the student to accurately interpret chromatographic data. Advanced sections cover special liquid phases, capillary columns, temperature programming, and selective detectors. Includes an extensive bibliography and glossary. Audio Tape 5.0 hr., 218 pg. study guide.
Basic Gas Chromatographv, 2nd ed. (video)
This recently revised, two part best-selling video is targeted for GC beginners and for those who wish to fine tune their skills. All the essentials are explained by Dr. Harold McNair, an acclaimed instructor for GC for more than 15 years. Video Tape: 50 minutes, 98 pg. study guide.
Chemical Abstracts: An Introduction to Its Effective Use
uses a problem solving posing a series of information retrieval problems similar to ones you may encounter in your own work, to illustrate key aspects of using printed CA to correctly and effectively find information. You are shown the correct way to tackle each problem, how to proceed in a logical systematic manner. The course is divided into three sections: subject-oriented, formula-and-ring, and bibliographic indexes. Note: Does not cover CAS On-line/computer searching techniques. Audio Tape: 2.3 hr., 203 pg. study guide.
Chemical Engineering for Chemists (video}
Each part of this three part video course deals with chemical engineering principles, focusing on the basics while using many examples and problems, laboratory experiments, and descriptions of useful equipment. Part 1: Fluid Flow, covers fluid dynamics, friction, and mixing. Part 2: Heat Transfer, discusses heat conductor, convection, and radiation. Part 3: Mass Transfer, covers separation and purification processes such as distillation and extraction VHS Video tape: 4.3 hr., 240 pg. study guide.
Chemical Laboratory Techniques (video)
The step by step approach to good laboratory practice using a variety of apparatus and techniques is detailed in a series of 11 units contained on 3 videos. The rational for employing each particular technique is fully explained. The tapes encourage you to consider all the implications of safety and accuracy that pertain to any techniques. Techniques covered include using beakers and tongs, digestions, weighing bottles volumetric flasks, wash bottles filtering dessicators, crucibles, pipettes and burettes. VHS video tapes: 155 minutes, 30 pg. study guide.
Chemistry for the Non-Chemist
Introduces important chemical principles and applications for the non-chemist. Begins with an overview chemistry and modem chemical activities. Covers basic inorganic principles, properties and behavior of the elements, organic chemistry structure and reactions, and biological compounds. Introduces the sources and processing of chemicals, and the basic techniques to separate and analyze organic compounds. Audio Tape: 8.0 hr., 170 pg. study guide.
Close-up on Chemistry
This unique video features 22 exciting chemical demonstrations that would be either too dangerous or too expensive for you to conduct in class. Filmed in extreme close-up - students will see the exact details of how catalysts, oscillating reactions, chemiluminescence, chemical reactivity and oxidation/reduction work. Video tape: 70 minutes, 28 pg. teacher's guide.
Complying with the OSHA Lab Standard
This is a tape of the recent ACS satellite seminar. An overview and a brief explanation of the OSHA lab standard are covered, as well as the requirements for a Chemical Hygiene Plan. A thorough explanation of the training requirements and how to meet them are also explored. The relationship between the lab standard and other OSHA regulations which effect a laboratory are also discussed. This tape also includes an intense call-in question and answer session. VHS Video Tape: 2 hr., 46 pg. Study Guide.
Effective Management for the Chemical Analysis Laboratory
This valuable course offers an in-depth treatment of problems and solutions involved in the day to day management of analytical chemistry laboratories. Review topics such as character & image, operations, communication, productivity the laboratory manager the employee, delegation and financial analysis. Audio Tape: 3.8 hr., 114 pg. study guide.
The Effective Manager: Getting Things Done Through Others
Study proven methods for improving employee motivation elements of effective communication, the role of listening in management, and ways to conduct positive and constructive performance appraisals. A major portion deals with management by objective - how to set realistic objectives, establish an action plan, and review results. The course contains exercises to help you better understand yourself as manager and aid in developing better management practices. Audio Tape: 2.3 hr., 104 pg. study guide.
Effective Oral Presentations (video)
The ability to give effective oral presentations becomes increasingly important as you climb the higher rungs of the academic or corporate ladder. It opens doors, helps you to get your ideas across forcefully, and makes you more valuable to your organization. This new video course will provide you with the tips you need to give effective oral presentations and will show you how to avoid the pitfalls and traps that await all public speakers. You'll learn the crucial steps of preparing and giving a successful technical talk. You'll have the knowledge and confidence you need to fearlessly communicate ideas and steadfastly hold the audience's attention. With this program, you'll learn how to involve your audience, sell your ideas and get the results you want. You'll find yourself transformed into an assertive, confident speaker. VHS Video Tape, 35 min., 75 pg. course study Guide.
The Effective Utilization of Time
Course discusses the philosophy involved in the effective utilization of time and teaches techniques to improve your time utilization The course guides you through an analysis of your present time utilization practices, and the identification of the key factors that underlie those practices. It provides a step-by-step procedure to design your own time to identify and deal with common time management problems. Audio Tape: 2.5 hr., 47 pg. study guide.
Electroanalvtical Chemistry
This course covers many areas in electroanalytical chemistry, including Faraday's Law, voltammetry (single-sweep and cyclic), controlled potential electrolysis, coulometric titrations polarography (DC, NPP, DPP, AC), chronoamperometry, chronocoulometry, and chronopotentiometry Rotating disk electrodes and spectroanalytical methods are described. The course can serve both as an introduction to the subject and as a spring-board for research. Audio Tape: 5.1 hr., 145 pg. study guide.
Essentials of Organic Chemistry
This course presents the basic principles of organic chemistry in a condensed form. Emphasizes concepts, not rote memorization of organic reactions. It begins with the basic principles of structure and bonding, then builds toward more complex reactions. Covers topics including acids and bases, thermodynamics vs. kinetics, transition states, addition and elimination reactions, SN1 and SN2 reactions. Also covers chemistry of the "alpha" position in carbonyl compounds, aromatic substitution reactors, rearrangements, sugars and amino acids. Audio Tape: 8.1 hr., 334 pg. study guide.
Epoxy Resins: Chemistry & Technology
This comprehensive course is designed as a complete overview. Detailed, yet easily digested materials describe molecular structures, explain how and where epoxy resins are used, and details the chemistry used to convert them into Useful forms. You'll delve into the historical development of epoxy resins and learn the facts and figures pertaining to current markets, product types and sales volume. Particularly fascinating is the involved discussion of the chemistry of the curing reactions and network formations. Audio Tape: 3.6 hr., 140 pg. study guide.
Fundamentals of Biochemistry
This course provides a comprehensive overview of biological chemistry. It is ideal for the organic or analytical chemists or administrators and others who need to know basic biochemical principles to function effectively It teaches the structures and functions of the most important biomolecules and how living organisms obtain energy from the environment and uses it for life supporting processes. Also covered is information about how genetic information is stored, reproduced and expressed in a living cell, and the strategies of molecular biologists working in genetic engineering. Audio Tape: 10.5 hr., 411 pg. study guide.
Fundamentals of Effective R&D Management
This practical course covers funding of R&D, detecting and defining potentially profitable technology, developing idea sources, and new venture analysis. Other topics include organization of industrial R&D divisions, technological obsolescence, new product opportunities, sources of new product ideas, and establishing technical feasibility. Audio Tape: 4.7 hr., 35 pg. study guide.
Fundamentals of Experimental Design
This course is a sound introduction to the basic concepts of experimental design. Learn about the strengths and limitations of popular experimental design techniques. You'll be able to determine which experimental designs are appropriate for particular situations. You'll become more confident in your ability to create appropriate experimental designs that meet your needs. Covers basic statistical data treatment in experiments. Audio Tape: 4.1 hr., 225 pg. study guide.
Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Designed as a basic introduction to the operating principles and applications of GC/MS, this course offers a sound understanding of the analytical potential of the technique, and gives directions on accomplishing the desired results. The course describes the instrumentation, including the mass analyzer, data system, and sample inlet. Analyses of actual samples are presented to demonstrate the concepts involved, including strategy for data interpretation. Introduces chemical ionization and high resolution MS. Audio Tape: 5.0 hr., 134 pg. study guide.
Handling and & Transporting Hazardous Materials: (General Awareness Training)
This videotape education program is part of a comprehensive series created to meet employee training requirements of specific OSHA and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. This course was created to assist facilities in training their personnel to meet the General Awareness portion of DOT HM 1 26F. A Trainers guide, "fill-in-the-blank" written tests and certificates of completion are included. Video Tape.
Interpretation of IR Spectra, 2nd Edition
This course is useful to anyone who uses IR spectroscopy to solve a wide variety of problems. Learn how to successfully interpret IR spectra of organic compounds and master the basic theory and vibrational principles behind IR absorption. Covers instrumentation, sample preparation, current techniques, quantitative analysis, and group frequencies of common functional groups. Focuses on interpretation of spectra with emphasis on the nature of the vibrations involved. This updated edition also includes 75 unknown spectra for analysis. Audio Tape: 4.3 hr., 152 pg. study guide.
Interpretation in Infrared Spectra (video)
Both students and professionals who wish to development new skills in IR spectrum interpretation will find this four-tape course of immense value. It's illustrated with animation and computer graphics, and you'll actively participate by working on problems in spectral interpretation. The course covers elementary theory: nature of normal modes and their interaction with electromagnetic fields, the nature of vibrational interaction and coupling effects, group frequencies of alkanes, olefins and triple bonds, group frequencies of aromatic compounds, carbonyls, ethers, alcohols and amines. Knowledge of general and organic chemistry is a prerequisite. No knowledge of IR Spectroscopy is required, but a rudimentary familiarity is helpful. VHS Video Tapes: 210 min., 220 pg. Study guide.
Interpretation of Mass Spectra
This totally revised course offers an in-depth look at mass spectrometric instrumentation. It covers a wide variety of topics from the fundamental principles of mass spectrometry to newer electronic forms of ionization and interpretation of the corresponding spectra. This course shows how to couple mass spectrometry with other spectroscopic techniques and how to effectively design experiments to provide a wide range of information. It provides a better understanding of ancillary instrumental techniques such as library search and accurate mass measurement, and ancillary chemical techniques, including the use of stable isotopes and derivative formation. Audio Tape: 5 hr., 239 pg. study guide.
Interpretation of NMR Spectra
Receive invaluable information on basic NMR theory, methods of interpreting NMR Spectra and practical applications. The course covers the following subjects: elementary NMR theory, proton NMR sample requirements, characteristics of spectrum, integration curves, chemical shift range, spin-spin coupling, first order spectra interpretation and multiple patterns, appearance of non-first order spectra and MORE! Audio Tape: 5.9 hr., 117 pg. study guide.
Introduction to Chemical Laboratory Safety (video)
This four part video course gives chemists an overview of safety regulations. techniques, and procedures. This new course not only teaches safety techniques, it shows why safety is important Learn the regulated and accepted ways of safeguarding yourself, coworkers, and the environment. Covers basic concepts of chemical safety, hazard elimination and containment techniques. Practical techniques to minimize risk, prevent accidents, and meet various safety regulations. VHS Video Tape: 2.4 hr., study guide and related materials
Introduction to Mass Spectrometry
Presents a detailed, visual explanation of the mass spectrometer. Includes ion sources, fragmentation patterns, spectral analysis, and provides a pictorial overview of the theory and use of MS. Covers operating principles, instrument construction, magnetic sector and quadrupole designs, and GC and direct inlets with close-ups of components and computer animation. Then covers spectral analysis, fragmentation mechanisms, and how to analyze spectral lines and decipher molecular structure. VHS Video Tape: 1.0 hr., study guide.
lon-Exchange Chromatography
This course gives an overview of the diverse field of Ion Exchange Chromatography. Covers basic theory in an effective manner by providing practical examples and exercises. Combines theory and applications with many illustrations of uses of IEC. Learn about ion-exchange, its uses, basic techniques, and future prospects. Select columns, eluents, and detectors. Choose between suppressed or non suppressed systems. Decide between different methods for a particular analysis. Audio Tape: 4.9 hr., 123 pg. study guide.
Laboratory Electronics for Scientists: Hands On
This versatile course is designed to increase users effectiveness in the scientific lab. Skills acquired enable users to utilize, maintain, and modify their equipment A working understanding of modem electronics is provided by hands-on lab experiments. Terminology and concepts learned facilitate interaction with electrical engineers/technicians. Learn to read schematics understand analog and digital circuits including power supplies, op amps, flip-flops, counters, logic circuits, A/D converters. The program consists of ten sections; each section is covered by tape, then students use the experimenter's kit to perform related experiments. The course is rented with study guides, tapes and experimenter's kit of parts (which must be returned with all parts in good condition). The only additional item needed is a digital multimeter. Audio Tape: 6.0 hr., 165 pg. study guide, 82 pg. experiment study guide, and experimenter's kit.
Laboratory Safety and Health
A good course for anyone working in an industrial or academic lab, this course addresses the vital need for an effective safety and occupational health program. Introduces basic guidelines for safe laboratory practices and offers helpful suggestions on prudent safety methods. Covers a variety of safety and health related topics, including safety philosophy, federal regulations, occupational illness, known carcinogens, and more. This course provides much needed guidelines for dealing with accidents in the lab, and for making health and safety an integral part of effective lab practices. Audio tape: 4.0 hr., 168 pg. study guide.
Metallurgical Chemistry
This highly regarded course emphasizes the chemical reactions and mechanisms involved in metallurgical chemistry and covers such topics as methods used to enrich ores, chemical processes used to treat ores and refine metals and the theoretical bases of energetic and kinetics. Topics include metals and the mineral industry, benefaction of ores, hydrometallurgy, pyrometalluragy, electrometallurgy and pollution abatement. Audio Tape: 5 hr., 263 pg. study guide.
Microcomputers and Electronic Instrumentation: Making the Right Connections (video)
A complete training package of a textbook, video training tapes and Lab electronics experiment kit designed to give you with practical working knowledge of microcomputers, and scientific instrumentation. Whether you're a novice or experienced in electronics, these tools will give you new insight and creativity with your instrumentation. The course is rented with study guides, tapes and experimenter's kit of parts (which must be returned with all parts In good condition). The only additional item needed is a digital multimeter. VHS Video Tapes: 2.5 hours, 464 pg. text, 82 page experimenters study guide and experimenter's kit.
Modern Liquid Chromatography. 2nd Edition
This course provides a practical approach to modem liquid chromatography. Learn how to assemble the required equipment, select a proper solvent, pack columns, run a sample correctly, and interpret dab. Basic principles are presented with special emphasis given to resolution the general elution problem and quantitation. The advantages and disadvantages of the six types of LC - bonded phase, liquid-liquid, size exclusion, ion exchange, and ion pair - are discussed in detail The course will teach how to select a particular LC method and apply it to analytical problems. Audio Tape: 8.1 hr., 416 pg. study guide.
Modern Liquid Chromatography Special Topics
This supplements Modem Liquid Chromatography, 2nd edition. it begins with an introduction to troubleshooting equipment problems and diagnosing peculiar band shapes. Also discusses advanced techniques that can be applied to difficult separations. Teaches how to choose and apply the technique to common separations. Audio Tape: 6.7 hr., 309 pg. study guide.
Molecular Characterization of Polymers
This course introduces methods frequently used to characterize polymers. Techniques discussed include membrane and vapor phase osmometry light scattering, centrifugation, viscosity, and gel permeation chromatography. For each method, treatment of raw data, experimental techniques, and basic instrument design are covered. Learn to apply each method to calculate molecular weight and size, thermodynamic interaction parameters, and particle size distributions. Audio tape: 6.5 hr., 216 pg. study guide.
Physical Chemistry of Polymers
This introductory course provides a survey of physical polymer chemistry for chemists and technicians without formal training in this area. This is a good course for those with an undergraduate course in physical chemistry who are working with polymers, and for those who want to brush up or gain new insights into the physical properties of polymers. The material covered deals with basic structure-property relationships and polymer applications. The topics discussed include determining molecular weights and their distribution, solution thermodynamics, chain configuration, polymer crystallinity, thermal analysis, mechanical properties, and more. Audio Tape: 3.7 hr., 156 pg. study guide.
Physical Properties of Polymers
Hear about recent advances in five of the most dynamic areas of polymer materials, including rubber elastic state, glassy state and glass transition, viscoelasiticity and flow in polymer liquids, crystalline state and spectroscopy. Audio Course: 7.5 hr., 292 pg. study guide.
Practical Approach to Laboratory Waste Management
This is a tape of the recent ACS satellite seminar. Learn how to dispose of wastes for the least cost, discover practical and valuable ways to accumulate waste in your laboratory. Learn how to design and implement a comprehensive waste management program. Learn when to use on-site treatment, and what common wastes are appropriate for municipal disposal. Find out how to get you staff committed to proper waste disposal. VHS Video: 3 hr., 40 pg. study guide.
Practical Technical Writing
This course gives detailed instruction on the fundamental principles of writing techniques for main text and for preface and appendix sections. Analyzes the internal structure and mechanics of technical reporting, and includes directions and examples for the preparation of visual and graphic material. Also covers writing directions, instructions, and proposals. Discusses the characteristics, outlines, and support material for technical papers. Audio Tape: 5.3 hr., 172 pg. study guide.
Probability and Statistics for Chemists
This course provides scientific professionals and students with a firm basis in probability and statistics while avoiding complex mathematical derivations. The first half is devoted to probability, covering fundamentals, frequency functions, and distributions. The second half deals with statistics, including discussions of hypothesis testing, best estimates, goodness-of-fit confidence intervals, weighing, propagation of errors, and curve fitting. Numerous examples from chemistry, as wall as from poker games and dice, are used to illustrate fundamental principles. Audio tape: 7.2 hr., 112 pg. study guide.
Polymer Chemistry and Technology
You'll learn about the physical aspects of polymers, technologically important polymerization reactions and polymer technology. Areas covered include polymer structure, solubility, rheology, molecular weight, natural polymers, polymerization reactions, blends and copolymers, inorganic polymers, processing, additives characterization and testing and synthesis reactions. Audio Tape: 5.2 hr., 385 pg. study guide.
Radiochemistry
Receive an introduction to general nuclear concepts with this unique course. Topics include general nuclear concepts, nuclear stability and radioactivity, detection and measurement of radiation, counting statistics and calibration, radionuclide and activation analysis, tracer methodology and liquid scintillation counting. Audio Tape: 5.3 hr., 332 pg. study guide.
Sequential Simplex Optimization
This course shows how to use efficient experimental design strategy to improve or optimize your system response, e.g. product yield. Sequential simplex optimization is a technique not based on traditional factorial designs. It can be used to optimize several factors in a single study, and does not require detailed math or statistical analysis of experimental results. Gives a sound understanding of the use of simplex designs in R&D, enabling you to improve processes/methods, work more efficiency and decrease project development time/cost. A computer disk is provided to assist with exercises (but a computer is not required for the course). Audio Tape: 4.6 hr., 200 pg. study guide.
Technical Writing (video)
In this course, scientists and engineers learn to convey technical material with specific audiences in mind including nontechnical audiences. Participants develop an organizational approach to writing that communicates effectively. Learn how to avoid mistakes that obscure the message, the basics of various types of technical writing, and how to address each type properly. VHS Video Tape: 150 min.
Techniques in Basic Infrared Spectra (video)
This course covers the basic methods in infrared spectrometry You'll begin by teaming the theory behind IR radiation and how it interacts with molecular systems to produce an IR Spectrum. Then you'll receive step-by-step directions on how to operate and troubleshoot instruments and on the most commonly used sampling techniques for liquids, solids and gases. VHS Video Tapes: 85 minutes, 32 pg. study guide.
World of Chemistry (video)
Designed as a college course for liberal arts majors consisting of 26 half hour programs on 13 videotapes with a textbook and study guide. The material stresses a humanistic approach to chemistry. Graphics, animation, demonstrations, research & development. interviews with scientists, environmental issues, and glimpses into the future support the instructional content of each program. The video course presents a unified view of the science and practice of chemistry. On-site footage illustrates application of reactions, computer animation reveals changes at the molecular level, and interviews shed light on historical foundations and recent developments. The series is hosted by Roald Hoffmann, and is designed to add active illustrations of chemistry concepts. This video course is relatively "easy going", and is useful for adult or continuing students, for technician or non-chemist education, or as a resource for high school students or teachers. VHS Video Tape: 13 hr., textbook.
X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry
This comprehensive treatment of the theoretical and practical aspects of XRF is designed as an introduction to this analytical technique. Reviews x-ray physics, then discusses instrumentation including wavelength and energy dispersive spectrometers and the strengths and weaknesses of each. Also discusses qualitative, semi-qualitative, and quantitative methods; trace analysis; techniques for the detection of x-ray radiation; theory and use of the SiLi detector; specimen preparation; and sources of random and systematic error in quantitative analysis. Audio Tape: 7.3 hr., 201 pg. study guide.
Eminent Chemists Series
Dr. Melvin Calvin: In this relaxed interview, Dr. George Pimentel of U. Cal. - Berkeley, and David Ridgway of Lawrence Hall of Science, detail Dr. Melvin Calvin's early porphyrin studies with Michael Polanyi in England, his research with G.N. Lewis and his Nobel Prize-winning work on photosynthesis. VHS Video Tape: 45 min.
Dr. Roald Hoffmann: Interviewed by Dr. Andrew Streitwieser, Jr. of the Univ. of Calif., Dr. Roald Hoffmann of Cornell University reflects on some of the key accomplishments that led to his receipt of the Nobel Prize-shared with Dr. Kenichi Fukui in 1981-for their work on quantum mechanical studies of chemical reactivity. Dr. Hoffmann also recalls his early collaborations with Dr. R.B. Woodard on the development of some basic tenants of orbital symmetry. VHS Video Tape: 57 minutes.
Dr. Izaak Kolthoft: Interviewed by Dr. Herbert Laitinen of the Univ. of Florida, Dr. Izaak Kolthoff reflects on his life and work beginning with his days at the Univ. of Utrecht. Dr. Kolthoff reviews the major influences in the development of his career and his collaborations and contributions to analytical chemistry. VHS Video Tape: 47 min.
Dr. Glenn T. Seaborg: In this interview, Dr. Glenn T. Seaborg, acclaimed Nobel Laureate, discusses with Dr. George Pimentel and David Ridgway of the Univ. of Calif., his work with plutonium and atomic fission, the discovery of the transuranium elements, the Manhattan Project, and the revision of the periodic table. VHS Video Tape: 42 min.
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