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Five Intensive ACS Short Courses PHILADELPHIA —SEPTEMBER/In conjunction with FACSS-6 Laboratory Automation: Micro-, Mini-, or Midicomputers The course shows, through the use of governmental and industrial examples, how to decide on proper laboratory automation equipment under specific circumstances and how data acquisition and utilization can be accomplished. Participants will learn the basic philosophies and jargon involved, from simple data logging through fully implemented real-time foreground/background computer systems involving multi-programming and multi-tasking. The course is intended for scientists who are involved with laboratory
automation at either the bench or managerial level. INSTRUCTORS: Dr. Raymond E. Dessy, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and the VPI & SU Chemistry Department Instrument Design and Automation Research Group. FEE: ACS Members, $225.00; Nonmembers, $265.00. DATES: September 15-16, 1979.
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High Pressure Liquid Chromatography Apparatus Workshop This introductory course provides an opportunity for participants to learn all of the basic design concepts and experimenter skills needed to make, modify, repair and use LC apparatus. Participants will be taught some novel advantages of low pressure programming, as well as such techniques as how to make connections between union fittings and high pressure tubing, how to sieve and prepare column packings, and how to develop a separation at the analytical,
preparative and trace levels. INSTRUCTOR: Dr. David H. Freeman, University of Maryland, Course Director. FEE: ACS Members, $250.00; Nonmembers, $290.00. DATES: September 15-16,1979.
Thermal Methods of Analysis Designed to introduce chemists to techniques of thermal analysis, the course covers various thermal methods (TG, DSC, DTA, EGD, and EGA). Each technique is discussed in terms of a brief historical survey, principles, instrumentation, and practical applications. Beneficial to scientists concerned with physical research, synthesis, characterization, and quality and process control.
INSTRUCTORS: Dr. Wesley W. Wendlandt, University of Houston and Dr. Ilya M. Sarasohn, Dupont Company. FEE: ACS Members, $225.00; Nonmembers, $265.00. DATES: September 15-16, 1979.
Electroanalytical Chemistry In addition to providing a basic understanding of the principles of electrochemical methods of analysis, the course includes essential information for the successful application of the methods. Potentiometric methods are covered with particular emphasis on ion-selective membrane electrodes. A number of additional topics are discussed including principles and practice of voltammetric instrumentation.
INSTRUCTORS: Dr. Dennis Evans, University of Wisconsin and Dr. Paul E. Whitson, Innova, Inc., Clearwater, FL. FEE: ACS Members, $325.00; Nonmembers, $365.00. DATES: September 14-16,1979.
Design and Analysis of Industrial Experiments This new course provides the experimenter with the fundamental statistical concepts underlying experimental designs. These designs offer immediately applicable strategies of proven value for optimizing operating conditions and improving the return on management investment. Methods of estimation, numerical analysis and interpretation of results from factorial and fractional factorial experiments are developed in this course. Some experience with,
and understanding of, the use of basic statistics would be helpful for obtaining maximum benefits from the course. INSTRUCTOR: Dr. John D. Hromi, Lawrence Institute of Technology, Southfield, Ml. FEE: ACS Members, $325.00; Nonmembers, $365.00. DATES: September 14-16, 1979.
All five courses will be held at the Benjamin Franklin Hotel. To register or to obtain a detailed brochure on any of these courses, call or write now. Class size is limited, so early action is advised. Students and unemployed ACS members: write for information on special discounts. Department of Educational Activities, American Chemical Society, 1155 Sixteenth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 or CALL COLLECT (202) 872-4508 Aug. 13, 1979 C&EN
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