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Out of the Lab and Into the Field: Out of the Lab and Into the Field: Using a Real-World Site for Using a Real-World Site for
Instrumental AnalysisInstrumental Analysis
Melissa M. StraitMelissa M. Strait
Alma CollegeAlma College
Alma, Michigan 48801Alma, Michigan 48801
Alma CollegeAlma College
Private, Liberal Arts InstitutionPrivate, Liberal Arts Institution 1300 students1300 students Middle of MichiganMiddle of Michigan Historic strength in scienceHistoric strength in science May Term Opportunities (Overseas travel)May Term Opportunities (Overseas travel) Strong program in Service LearningStrong program in Service Learning
Chemistry at Alma CollegeChemistry at Alma College
Core Program in Chemistry:Core Program in Chemistry: GeneralGeneral Organic IOrganic I Organic IIOrganic II InorganicInorganic PChem IPChem I PChem IIPChem II
BiochemistryBiochemistry InstrumentalInstrumental Upper LevelUpper Level Upper LevelUpper Level
ResearchResearch ResearchResearch
Alma CollegeAlma College College Competencies:College Competencies:
EnglishEnglish• BasicBasic• Writing = QuillWriting = Quill
Quill I - Quill I - >> 25% of grade based on writing 25% of grade based on writing Quill II - In the majorQuill II - In the major
>> 25% of grade based on writing 25% of grade based on writing Opportunity for revision and resubmissionOpportunity for revision and resubmission
MathematicsMathematics Foreign LanguageForeign Language
General EducationGeneral Education Humanities (4 courses)Humanities (4 courses) Social Sciences (4 courses)Social Sciences (4 courses) Natural Sciences (4 courses)Natural Sciences (4 courses)
Chemistry at Alma CollegeChemistry at Alma College
Core Program in Chemistry:Core Program in Chemistry: GeneralGeneral Organic IOrganic I Organic IIOrganic II InorganicInorganic PChem IPChem I PChem IIPChem II
BiochemistryBiochemistry InstrumentalInstrumental Upper LevelUpper Level Upper LevelUpper Level
ResearchResearch ResearchResearch
CHM 320CHM 320Instrumental AnalysisInstrumental Analysis
ObjectivesObjectives Theory behind chemical instrumentationTheory behind chemical instrumentation Operation of chemical instrumentation availableOperation of chemical instrumentation available Use the literatureUse the literature Work in a group and individuallyWork in a group and individually Quill II - Write in the style of a chemistQuill II - Write in the style of a chemist Service Learning - Impact of the work of the Service Learning - Impact of the work of the
chemist on societychemist on society
Instrumental Analysis LabInstrumental Analysis Lab
Original (and Usual)Original (and Usual) AAS - Fe in WhiskeyAAS - Fe in Whiskey IR - Plastics in CrimeIR - Plastics in Crime LC - Caffeine in SodasLC - Caffeine in Sodas ISE - FISE - F-- in Toothpaste in Toothpaste MS - Scents in CerealMS - Scents in Cereal UV - Phenylephrine in UV - Phenylephrine in
Nasal SprayNasal Spray
Self-Determined ProjectSelf-Determined Project
Quill II WritingQuill II Writing
WritingWriting Weekly Lab ReportsWeekly Lab Reports ProposalProposal Technical PaperTechnical Paper AbstractAbstract PresentationPresentation
ProjectProject Involve writingInvolve writing Involve the local communityInvolve the local community
ProjectsProjects Self-SelectedSelf-Selected
Al in teaAl in tea Metals in coinsMetals in coins Fe in plasticsFe in plastics Trace elements in clayTrace elements in clay Fake antiquitiesFake antiquities Water in oilsWater in oils Mo in steelMo in steel Cu in crab bloodCu in crab blood PCB’s n penguin eggsPCB’s n penguin eggs Vitamin E in formulaVitamin E in formula Etc., etc. etc.Etc., etc. etc.
Service ProjectService Project Community - ServiceCommunity - Service Content - LearningContent - Learning Self-DirectedSelf-Directed Use KnowledgeUse Knowledge Positive OutcomePositive Outcome Reflect on OutcomeReflect on Outcome
Project?Project?
Velsicol ChemicalVelsicol Chemical
CompanyCompany Pine RiverPine River Superfund SiteSuperfund Site
• DDT, PBBDDT, PBB
Project?Project?
Total PetroleumTotal Petroleum Horse CreekHorse Creek Pine RiverPine River
• Petroleum Petroleum
Project?Project?
Ultramar-Diamond-Ultramar-Diamond-Shamrock PetroleumShamrock Petroleum Horse CreekHorse Creek Pine RiverPine River
• Petroleum Petroleum
Project?Project?
Valero PetroleumValero Petroleum Horse CreekHorse Creek Pine RiverPine River
• Petroleum Petroleum
Project?Project?
Oxford AutomotiveOxford Automotive Pine RiverPine River
• ChromiumChromium• Heavy Metals Heavy Metals
Project?Project?
Vestaburg CommunityVestaburg Community Bass LakeBass Lake Rock LakeRock Lake
• 2,4-D2,4-D• CuSOCuSO44
Problem SolvedProblem Solved Weevils to eat the Weevils to eat the
watermilfoil watermilfoil
Project?Project?
Alma Iron and MetalAlma Iron and Metal Pine RiverPine River
• Heavy MetalsHeavy Metals
Project?Project?
Saginaw Valley FieldSaginaw Valley Field
and Stream Cluband Stream Club Shooting ClubShooting Club
• LeadLead
ProjectsProjects
Lead at the Gun ClubLead at the Gun Club SurfaceSurface DepthDepth VegetationVegetation FishFish Lake WaterLake Water
Service ProjectService Project Community - ServiceCommunity - Service Content - LearningContent - Learning Self-DirectedSelf-Directed Use KnowledgeUse Knowledge Positive OutcomePositive Outcome
Instrumental Analysis LabInstrumental Analysis Lab
Original (and Usual)Original (and Usual) AAS - Fe in WhiskeyAAS - Fe in Whiskey IR - Plastics in CrimeIR - Plastics in Crime LC - Caffeine in SodasLC - Caffeine in Sodas ISE - FISE - F-- in Toothpaste in Toothpaste MS - Scents in CerealMS - Scents in Cereal UV - Phenylephrine in UV - Phenylephrine in
Nasal SprayNasal Spray Self-Determined ProjectSelf-Determined Project
CurrentCurrent Lead on the BorderLead on the Border
• AASAAS• HPLCHPLC• UV/VisibleUV/Visible• ISEISE
Scent ComponentsScent Components• GCGC• NMRNMR• MSMS• IRIR
Service ProjectService Project Aspects of the Gun ClubAspects of the Gun Club
The WritingThe Writing
ProposalProposal Multiple draftsMultiple drafts
1 proposal “funded”1 proposal “funded” SampleSample Analyze SamplesAnalyze Samples Write “paper”Write “paper” Write AbstractWrite Abstract ““Conference”Conference”
ProposalsProposals
Survey of SurfaceSurvey of Surface Grab samples in LakeGrab samples in Lake 1 foot cores1 foot cores FishFish VegetationVegetation Resurvey of SurfaceResurvey of Surface Acid Digestion - TotalAcid Digestion - Total TCLP - SolubleTCLP - Soluble
Trap and Skeet Range ResultsTrap and Skeet Range Results
Practice Station #2
Field Station #3
Skeet Station #4
Distance (ft.)
Lead (mg/kg)
Distance (ft.)
Lead (mg/kg)
Distance (ft.)
Lead (mg/kg)
1 108 1 28 1 37
150 127 150 >500 150 44
300 >700 300 38 300 14
450 >12000 450 70 450 >4000
590 141 563 3 522 38
594 135 564 13 523 133
596 0 566 0.002 525 0
Quality ControlQuality Control
Relative Error +0.23 mg/kg
Relative Standard Deviation +0.046 mg/kg
Detection Limit 0.040 mg/kg
Sensitivity 0.058
Linear Range 0.11 - 20 mg/kg
True Values Blank 10.0 mg/kg
0.0 mg/kg9.9 mg/kg
OutcomesOutcomes
Real World ProblemReal World Problem Real World AudienceReal World Audience Application of Classroom Application of Classroom
Skills LearnedSkills Learned ThoughtfulThoughtful
RecommendationsRecommendations Jobs for StudentsJobs for Students GrantGrant ScholarshipsScholarships
AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements CHM 320-InstrumentalCHM 320-Instrumental
20042004• Karen Ault, Theresa Guinther, Karen Ault, Theresa Guinther,
Brandon McNally, Ben Murray, Brandon McNally, Ben Murray, Dan Rito, Paul Sibbald, Jim Dan Rito, Paul Sibbald, Jim WegenerWegener
20052005• Kevin Beggs, Andy Brzezinski, Kevin Beggs, Andy Brzezinski,
Josh Rosenthal, Ashley WidrigJosh Rosenthal, Ashley Widrig 20062006
• Kyle Gilde, Kelly Marks, Tom Kyle Gilde, Kelly Marks, Tom Montgomery, Jon Naile, Erica Montgomery, Jon Naile, Erica Sandel, Melissa Sjostrom, Matt Sandel, Melissa Sjostrom, Matt Stempki, Tim Swanson, Caleb Stempki, Tim Swanson, Caleb Woods, Tessia ZawilinskiWoods, Tessia Zawilinski
CHM 499 - ResearchCHM 499 - Research Jonathon NaileJonathon Naile Jeremy HixJeremy Hix Erik LarsenErik Larsen
AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements
Alma College Chemistry DepartmentAlma College Chemistry Department Alma College Geology and Environmental Alma College Geology and Environmental
Studies DepartmentStudies Department Saginaw Valley Field and Stream ClubSaginaw Valley Field and Stream Club Jerry FaubelJerry Faubel Murray BorrelloMurray Borrello Alanah FitchAlanah Fitch