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Microprocessors and Minicomputers: Interfacing and Applications Blacksburg, VA
June 6-11,1982
Five ACS Short Courses with HANDS-ON Lab Sessions This hands-on course is designed to acquaint the scientist and engineer with the software and hardware principles involved in the application of microprocessors and minicomputers in the laboratory and process control environments. It is a new course built around the versatile DEC LSI-11, a 16-bit mini-based microprocessor which emulates the DEC PDP-11 family of computers. The participant learns micro- and minicomputer interfacing at the hardware level using the major portion of the LSI-11 input/output bus brought out by cable to a breadboard/ patch wire unit. S/he learns software using the powerful, yet easy to use instruction set of the PDP-11 family which permits sophisticated programming and fast execution. FACULTY: Dr. Raymond E. Dessy, Professor of Chemistry, VPI & SU and the Dept. of Chemistry Instrument and Design Group.
Polymer Characterization: Thermal, Mechanical, and Optical
Thermal, mechanical, and optical principles are utilized in three major characterization methods for polymer systems. These principles are commonly employed to obtain an understanding of the basic structure-property relationships which define the utilization or applicability of a material. The course provides the participant with the fundamentals necessary to make these mechanical, thermal, or optical characterization measurements on polymer systems.
Blacksburg, VA
FACULTY: Dr. James E. McGrath, Professor of Chemistry, VPI & SU; Dr. Thomas C. Ward, Professor of Chemistry, VPI & SU; and Dr. Garth L. Wilkes, Professor of Chemistry, VPI & SU.
June 6-11,1982
Gas Chromatography: Theory and Practice Blacksburg, VA
June 22-25, 1982
Polymer Synthesis: Fundamentals and Techniques Blacksburg, VA
June 20-25, 1982
This course is designed for beginners in gas chromatography who want practical laboratory experience. The lectures, supplemented by problem sets, slides and films, provide the fundamentals needed to understand the techniques and instrumentation. The hands-on laboratory sessions will expose the student to a representative cross-section of the commercially available GC equipment and will provide plenty of time to try new ideas or repeat experiments. Library facilities including major GC references and textbooks will be available for study, and time will be provided for literature searching on individual problems. There will also be lecture demonstrations of specialized techniques according to student interest and available facilities. FACULTY: Dr. Harold M. McNair, Professor of Chemistry, VPI & SU. One of the most comprehensive courses currently offered by ACS, this six-day experience gives participants exposure to the fundamentals and up-to-date technology of the major types of polymer synthesis. The scientist or engineer seeking a refresher course or just entering the polymer chemistry field will find this program to be valuable as an intensive overview of polymer synthesis. Discussions and questions will be encouraged, as well as the exchange of information and ideas among participants. FACULTY: Dr. James E. McGrath, Professor of Chemistry, VPI & SU; Dr. Thomas C. Ward, Professor of Chemistry, VPI & SU; Dr. J.P. Wightman, Professor of Chemistry, VPI & SU; Dr. T.L. Hanlon, Ethyl Corporation; and Dr. Paul M. Hergenrother, NASA-Langley.
Liquid Chromatography: Emphasis — Selective Detectors Chicago, IL area June 15-17,1982
To register, or to obtain more detailed information on these courses, write to:
This intermediate-level, lecture-laboratory course teaches participants the latest word on modern — high speed, high efficiency — liquid chromatography. In particular, the course includes in-depth discussions and demonstrations of the newest selective detectors. Commercially available equipment as well as several modular systems are used during the laboratory periods. Free lab time is also available to participants. Registrants should have the equivalent of a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering, and one year's working experience with HPLC systems. FACULTY: Dr. Harold M. McNair, Professor of Chemistry, VPI & SU, and Dr. Claude A. Lucchesi, Professor of Chemistry, Northwestern University.
Education Division American Chemical Society 1155 Sixteenth Street, NW Washington, DC 20036
or CALL COLLECT:
(202) 872-4508 Class size for each course is limited, so act now! April 26, 1982 C&EN
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