iflCS Short Courses American Chemical Society
JUNE SESSIONS
LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY, THEORY A N D PRACTICE June 1-4, 1 9 7 5 — W e s t Lafayette, Ind. Drs. Harold McNair, Jonathan Amy, Richard Henry, and Kurt Hostettmann. Fee: ACS m e m b e r s , $295; non-members, $330 This laboratory course provides a basic introduction to m o d e r n — h i g h speed, high efficiency—liquid chromatography. No background in liquid chromatography is assumed. Lectures and laboratory are integrated to cover theory, instrumentation, and applications, including LLC (partition), LSC (adsorption), ion exchange, and gel permeation. The latest commercially available equipment as well as several custom-built systems are used during the 16 hours of scheduled laboratory work. A bachelor's degree is chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering is sufficient background. Technicians with some experience in chromatography will also benefit. Enrollment limited to 25. DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AUTOMATION AND INSTRUMENTATION
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J u n e 1-6, 1 9 7 5 — B l a c k s b u r g , Va. D a v i d G. L a r s e n , Dr. P e t e r R. R o n y , a n d J o n a t h a n A. Titus Fee: ACS members, $395; non-members, $430 This in-depth laboratory/lecture course provides hands-on experience with the wiring of digital circuits of modest complexity involving the popular and
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inexpensive TTL integrated circuit chips. Included in the course fee is the purchase of a breadboarding station, set of integrated circuit chips, and self-instructional material that each participant will use during the week and retain thereafter. Upon completion of the five-day course, the typical participant will be able to understand the jargon of digital electronics; wire a wide variety of digital circuits; read pin configurations from manufacturer's specifications; purchase state-of-the art circuit chips, hybrid modules, and digital instruments with reasonable confidence; and discuss projects with electronics design and instrumentation engineers. No prior knowledge of digital or analog electronics is required. The course will benefit anyone who desires to participate in the exciting digital electronics revolution. Enrollment limited to 24. MICROPROCESSORS AND MINICOMPUTERS: INTERFACING AND APPLICATIONS June 8 - 1 3 , 1975—Blacksburg, Va. D r . R a y m o n d E. D e s s y a n d t h e Chemistry Department Instrument Design and Automation Research G r o u p , V a . Poly. T e c h . Fee: ACS m e m b e r s , $325; non-members, $360. This hands-on course is designed to demonstrate the software and hardware principles involved in the application of microprocessors or minicomputers in the laboratory and process control environments. Enrollment is intended for scientists and engineers who wish to use microprocessors or minicomputers in their work, as well as for the manager who wishes to be better informed as to alternatives in automation design and control. Twelve hours of lecture and 15 hours of laboratory focus on the philosophies and jargon of
microprocessors, which are revolutionizing the areas of laboratory and plant automation. The course utilizes a phenomenological approach, rather than a detailed e l e c t r o n i c / t h e o r e t i c a l one. Some familiarity with small computers is desirable, but not essential. Enrollment limited to 24.
At the ACS Northwest Regional Meeting LABORATORY SAFETY—RECOGNITION AND M A N A G E M E N T OF H A Z A R D S June 9 - 1 1 , 1975—Honolulu, HI. N o r m a n V. Steere and M a u r i c e G o l d e n Fee: ACS m e m b e r s , $175; non-members, $200 A recent addition to the ACS Short Courses Program, this course is designed for laboratory supervisors, research personnel, instructors, and others who have been assigned responsibility for formalizing or improving safety efforts in the laboratory. While emphasis is placed on compliance features of the 1970 Occupational Safety and Health Act and standards in development, greater attention is directed to prevention of incidents and situations which may result in personal injury, occupational illness, fire, equipment damage, or interference with laboratory operations. Adequate question-answer periods are provided. Extended time for problem discussion is available during optional evening sessions. To register or obtain complete information on the courses, student discounts, and free enrollment for unemployed ACS members, write or call the Education Department, ACS, 1 1 5 5 — 1 6 t h Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036. During the two-week period prior to a course, registrations should be made by telephone: (202)872-4508.
