Make accurate chemical analyses using a variety of instrumental techniques.

Describe their findings clearly and concisely in writing, including interpretation of results and statistical analysis.

Present data in graph and/or tabular formats effectively.

Apply what they have learned about instrumental analysis to carry out a new procedure of their own design.

Explain observations made during the course of an experiment.

Discuss how experimental variables affect the outcome of a measurement.

Identify appropriate instrumental methods for given chemical analysis problems, taking into account such factors as sample type, interferences, sensitivity, and selectivity.

Identify and resolve problems when they arise in analyses.