ACS Short Courses American Chemical Society
MARCH 1974 SESSIONS At the 1974 Pittsburgh Conference INTERMEDIATE GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY March 2-3,1974-Cleveiand, Ohio Dr. Harold McNair, Dr. Richard Juvet, Jr., and Dr. Stuart Cram; fee $135 This course is designed for those who already have a basic knowledge of GO or at least a year of GC laboratory experience. Both theory and experimental results are used to illustrate the best way to approach various chromatographic problems. Particular emphasis is placed upon recent developments, including analysis of drugs and steroids, pyrolysisphotolysis, special detectors, and integrators and computers to aid in quantitative analysis. Sufficient time is scheduled for discussion of current literature and problems of general interest. There is no laboratory. The course will benefit research chemists, analysts, technicians, and students who already have some experience in GC and want to study the field in greater depth. At the 1974 Pittsburgh Conference INTERMEDIATE CHROMATOGRAPHIC SYSTEMS: MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING March 8 - 9 , 1974-Cleveiand, Ohio John Walker, M. Jackson, and M. Bradley; fee $135 This intermediate-level course is intended for chemists and technical service persons who have 2-3 years experience in liquid and/or gas chromatography and want to learn more about instrument maintenance and troubleshooting. Liquid chromatography troubleshooting topics will
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include current pump designs, highpressure syringes and valves, gradient elution techniques, high speed column technology, and detection maintenance. Gas chromatography topics include problems associated with derivative formations, sampling and pyrolysis techniques, high resolution columns, analytical preparative scale methods, modern electronics and detectors, interfacing GC with mass spectrometers, interfacing GC with computers, and process instrument maintenance. The principles behind each current troubleshooting and/or maintenance concept are discussed, but emphasis is on instrument systems and how to minimize down time. MINICOMPUTERS AND INTERFACING March 17-22, 1974-Blacksburg, Va. Dr. Raymond Dessy and David Larsen; fee $295 This course provides an opportunity for in-depth training in the design and buildup of interface packages. The course is built around hands-on laboratory sessions each day, for which six computers will be available. Using a unique multi-purpose interface assembly, the participant learns to develop interface packages for use between analytical equipment and a minicomputer. The principles of hardware and software development are stressed. Registrants should have a background in instrumentation. Some familiarity with small computers is desirable but is not a necessity, since their basic operating principles are reviewed. Enrollment limited to 24. At the ACS National Meeting COLUMN SELECTION IN GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY March 3 0 - 3 1 , 1974-Los Angeles, Calif. Dr. Harold McNair and Dr. Waiter Supina; fee $110 This course explores the critical step in gas chromatography, the selection
of the proper column, from both the theoretical and practical point of view. Column material, length, diameter, solid support, and per cent liquid phase are discussed. The results obtained with different columns and different operating parameters are shown in chromatograms. It is assumed that the registrant has been working with a gas chromatograph. No background in higher mathematics is required. At the ACS National Meeting MANAGEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY March 3 0 - 3 1 , 1974-Los Angeles, Calif. Dr. Philip Marvin; fee $145 The course covers concepts essential to the sound management of scientists and engineers, as well as concepts essential to sound management of research and development. It is R&D oriented and as such will not touch upon things of interest to those with production or other non-related responsibilities. The course is designed for those whose organizations are ready to move them into management positions, for those who have newly taken on management responsibility, and for older managers who wish to refresh their thinking. It is not intended for individuals who are primarily interested in technical aspects of production or who plan to remain investigators. Enrollment limited to 30. To register or obtain complete information on the courses, student discounts, and free enrollment for unemployed ACS members, write to Department of Educational Activities, 1155-16th 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.
