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Return to Homepage application databases(15)  bioanalytical(38)  environmental(26)  forensic(27)  quantitative analysis(13)  lab manuals(4)  research practices(4)   RCSB Protein Data Base   by Research Collaboratory for Structural Bioinformati Details This website is an "Information Portal To Biological Macromolecular Structure". It is a protein data bank that contains a very large structural database in addition to providing a variety of tools and resources for studying the structure of biological macromolecules and their relationships to sequence, function and disease. A good starting point is to take the tutorial which explains how to use the site and its contents. This site contains meritorious information on biological macromolecules and can be used as a pedagogical resource by teachers, advanced students and practitioners. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Spectroscopic Tools   by Steffen Thomas Potsdam University Details This website provides resources that can aid in the interpretation of NMR proton shifts, identification of IR features and mass loss identification in mass spectrometry. The original site is in German, but most (but not all) the content is translated on the English version of the site. From the left hand menu under Spektroskopei-Tools choose Wizards. From here you can enter a chemical shift in ppm and the NMR tool will identify likely protons and environments that could cause the shift. Enter a mass and it can identify likely mass loss sources. Enter a frequency in cm-1 and it can tell you likely functional groups that could cause an IR absorption. It is a useful tool for those interpreting IR, MS or NMR spectra. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Enivronmental Health and Toxicology   by National Library of Medicine Details This site is packed with information related to the topic of environmental health and toxicology. There is an excellent tutorial section specifically targeted toward aducators and students. The site has a wealth of information about chemicals used in industry and in the average household. This site would be beneficial to students working on environmental problems or trying to understand the chemicals they encounter on a day-to-day basis. The variety of toxicology and environmental health databases assembled and the links provides on this site provide a valuable resource for students to gather information. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Waters Corporation   by Waters Chromatography Details This is an all-inclusive site in terms of information about HPLC. What may be most useful to students, faculty and early practitioners of HPLC are "New Academia Area" and "Life Science Solutions - New Initiatives." The company application notes are available as pdf files, and the application library is available with a link from the home page. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Vydac Application Notes Online   by Vydac Details Short application notes and technical information pertinent for Vydac products. Application and trouble-shooting information for separations of peptides, proteins, oligionucleotides and carbohydrates using liquid and ion-exchange chromatography. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Applications Searchable Site   by Waters Corporation Details This site is a search engine for chromatographic and mass spectral methods in the Waters Corporation database. It searches based on analyte. It pulls up refereed journals(citations only) and company literature (pdf format). The site claims 23,500 documents. The site will be useful to those looking for methods in chromatography, including faculty and students looking for project ideas for either research or laboratory experiments. Currently 1.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 1.0/5 (1 vote cast) Rheodyne - Application Support   by Nine Trees Design Details Application notes, technical information, and on-line trouble-shooting guide pertinent for Rheodyne products (high-pressure valves). Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Selerity Technologies Application Notes   by Selerity Technologies Details Applications and tutorials related to supercritical fluid chromatography and temperature programming in liquid chromatography (PDF). Application area is mainly petrochemicals. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Macherey-Nagel Product Catalog   by Wieczorrek, Carsten Details Database with references for nearly 3000 separation applications. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Application Notes From LECO   by Halminem, Chris Details Application notes and experimental protocols for a variety of inorganic and organic analytes. Topics covered include analysis of food and beverage samples, natural products, pharmaceuticals, environmental contaminants and industrial applications. The main techniques described are near infrared spectroscopy, liquid and gas chromatography, time-of-flight mass spectrometry and glow discharge optical spectroscopy. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Toxicological Profiles   by Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Details The Federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) produces "toxicological profiles" for hazardous substances found at National Priorities List (NPL) sites. These hazardous substances are ranked based on frequency of occurrence at NPL sites, toxicity, and potential for human exposure. Toxicological profiles are developed from a priority list of 275 substances. This site contains a wealth of information, including analytical methods, regarding these very important substances. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) National Environmental Methods Index   by Dan Sullivan, USGS Details The National Environmental Methods Index (NEMI) Is a searchable database of official methods for environmentally significant analytes sponsored by the EPA and the USGS. Methods in the database are either from governmental agencies (EPA, USGS, DOE or NOAA) or from other organizations that develop reliable analytical methods (ASTM, AOAC). Although some of the later methods are proprietary, those from the governmental agencies are freely available for download as pdf documments. The NEMI software is launched from the homepage and methods for analytes can be searched and listed by organization, method number, testing method, and cost or browsed. If you don't have the exact analyte name, there is a separate search page for locating the exact analyte in the database. This is a valuable website for advanced instrumental analysis courses, and capstone/senior projects in chemistry, biology, environmental chemistry, and geology/geochemistry. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Spectroscopy   Details This site describes the theory and practice of IR and NMR spectroscopy for classroom and laboratory instruction. Although it is written for a course at the University of Colorado, Boulder, this site is appropriate for anyone doing analytical measurements with infrared or NMR. Currently 3.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 3.0/5 (1 vote cast) Electrochemical Education   by Marty St. Clair, Coe College, Cedar Rapids, IA Details The purpose of this site is to collect in one location resources useful to educators attempting to incorporate modern electrochemical techniques into the undergraduate chemistry curriculum. Contains links to material on experiments, equipment, proposal writing, etc. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Resources - Tech Tips   by Pierce Biotechnology Details Information on biotechnology primarily related to protein and antibody isolation, purification and analysis as well as some trouble-shooting information. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Affinity Chromatography   by Sapna Deo Details Using exposition, graphics, and commercial videos, this module teaches the theory and application of affinity chromatography in the characterization of proteins, nucleic acids, and other biochemical/biomedical systems. Problems and application examples support the tutorial material. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Receptor Binding Assays   by NIH National Chemical Genomics Center Details A tutorial on receptor binding assays used in bioanalysis. Both scintillation proximity assays and measurements based on fluorescence polarization are discussed. This page also features a good bibliography on related resources. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Veeco Nanotheater   by veeco Details Veeco's Nanotheater provides over 350 images of surfaces acquired using atomic force microscopy and scanning probe microscopy. Images come from a wide variety of samples, including polymers, biologicals such as bacteria, and inorganic crystals. Many of the images contains brief descriptions of what is being shown, although the information is not particularly in-depth. Additional information on atomic force microscopy and scanning probe microcopy, including useful guides and animations, is available using the link for "Library" at the top of the web site. The annotations with each image are limited. This site is best used in conjunction with outer sides on ASDL to explain scanning probe microscopy such as 10043 Introduction to Scanning Probe Microscopy. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) M.E. Müller Institute for Microscopy   by Daniel J. Müller, Ueli Aebi and Andreas Engel Details This website is a nice primer for those who are interested in atomic-level surface imaging of biological samples with atomic force microscopy (AFM). The accompanying graphics are illustrative of what can be done and at what resolution. Note the material is a little dated (1996), but is still very useful. If one is interested in learning about biological imaging with other methods as well, it is recommended to open the home page site (http://www.mih.unibas.ch/Booklet/Booklet96/Intro/Intro.html) and read the introduction. You can chose chapters that describes techniques such as X-ray tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, confocal laser scanning microscopy, etc. as applied to biological surface imaging and manipulation. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Optical Tweezers: Measuring Piconewton Forces   by Mark Williams Details This is a comprehensive reference article for optical tweezers technology. It outlines application of this technique in the piconewton force measurement for biological samples. The article includes principle of the technique, calibration, and examples of the use of this technique in one single article. The paper is easy to read, self-contained, and complete. It supplies a good mix of theory and application, with interesting descriptions involving measurements with RNA and DNA. One needs to have a basic background in physics and biology to understand the theory and applications. The article is written at the senior level for undergraduates as well as graduate students. The content is acceptable for ASDL. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Busy Researchers Guide to Chromatography   by Perseptive Biosystems Details The Busy Researchers' Guide to Chromatography is a pdf book focused on the vendor's (PerSeptive Biosystems) products (perfusion-based chromatography) with an eye toward their application in bioanalysis. The book is a nicely written and practical introduction to chromatography suitable for use with undergraduates. The last several chapters define the basics of liquid chromatographic separations and the first few give a nice overview of how one does a method development for a specific biological separation. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) A Biosensor for Fullerenes and Carbon Nanotubes   by A. N. Kirschner, B. F. Erlanqer, S. R. Wilson Details This site contains an article that describes the use of surface plasmon resonance (SPR) spectroscopy to monitor real-time protein binding with fullerenes and carbon nanotubes. The introductory section provides a brief description of SPR and how it works. It next talks about the features of the Texas Instrument's SPR, known as Speetra, which is a small self-contained apparatus for light measurements. It is followed by sections discussing the properties of fullerenes and carbon nanotubes, and the methods of surface binding with monoclonal antibodies. Experimental procedures are discussed followed by example results. An analysis and explanation of results in the concluding discussion section provides useful guidance to students and practitioners. Currently 5.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 5.0/5 (1 vote cast) Biological Animation Library   by Dolan DNA Learning Center, Cold Springs Harbor Lab Details This site produced by the Dolan DNA Learning Center of the Cold Springs Harbor Laboratory contains a number of high quality animations that explain processes important in bioanalytical chemistry. For example, one animation illustrates the process of Sanger sequencing and another explains what Gene Chips are and how they work. PCR, gel electrophoresis, cloning, model organisms and stem cell lines are also treated. The site allows the animations to be viewed or downloaded for PC or Mac, which means that they can be easily incorporated into lectures. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) ELISA Animated Virtual Laboratory   by Howard Hughes Medical Institute Details This animated virtual laboratory, produced by HHMI, addresses concepts related to analytical immunoassay including the basis of humoral immunity,the foundation of ELISA, potential errors in conducting an ELISA and the sensitivity and specificity of diagnostic tests. This site has several layers including a laboratory notebook that provide experimental protocols for each step. This animation requires Shockwave to view, which is available as a free download. Currently 4.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 4.0/5 (1 vote cast) primer on microscopes   by Olympus Details This website is sponsored by Olympus company. It is similar to two other sites (one by Florida State University, the other by Nikon) already in asdlib whereby a common group of authors contributed to the development of all three sites. Thus, these sites are similar in content although differences exist. This Olympus site has a "virtual microscopy" that contains links to interacdtive tutorials that demonstrate the operation of different types of microscopes. Thus, one can compare how various types of microscopes work, play with controls, see how some settings can cause errors, etc. Optical microscopy per se is underutilized in the teaching of chemistry but is very important industrially. The site's applets and the way they are connected work well - a virtual lab that can be used effectively for instruction and learning. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Exclusion Chromatography   by Kimball, John W. Details This site contains a brief description of the separation mechanism in size exclusion chromatography. The picture helps visualize the separation, but is a simplified and idealized presentation. A companion site, http://users.rcn.com/jkimball.ma.ultranet/BiologyPages/A/AffinityChrom.html, describes affinity chromatography. The two sites together may be helpful in a biochemistry course where such techniques are used or discussed. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Kinetic Capillary Electrophoresis(KCE): A conceptual Platform for Kinetic Homogeneous Affinity Methods   by Sergey Krylov Details Kinetic Capillary Electrophoresis is a family of methods for studying binding of biopolymers, measuring rate constants, binding constants, and in some cases providing mechanistic details. This Online Article is a presentation by the originators of this family of techniques ready for classroom or independent use. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Affinity Chromatography   by DiResta, Dan Details This is an experiment showing the application of affinity chromatography to the separation of albumin from horse serum. A brief introduction of affinity chromatography and how it is being used in this specific experiment is given. This appears to be a good experiment to show the advantages of affinity chromatography in separating specific proteins from a complex matrix and would be useful in a biochemistry course or a course that is specifically looking at differing types of chromatography. Currently 4.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 4.0/5 (1 vote cast) Micromechnical Biosensors and their Integration with Aptamer-based Receptor Molecules   by Cagri Savran, Purdue University Details This site is one of many on \\\"nanoHUB.org\\\" which highlights availability of on-line simulations. This particular one provides a video of a research seminar on the topic of micromechanical biosensors focusing on aptamer-based receptor molecules. The quality of the graphics in the video is not high - mainly, the smallness of the visuals makes it difficult to decipher the contents. However, the information content, as delivered and described verbally, is coherent and useful. The initial download time is fairly long (can be several minutes). Example topics covered are - design and fabrication of sensors, how they work, about DNA and antigen/anti-body. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Biosensors for Analytical Monitoring   by Kim R. Rogers and Marco Mascini Details This is a review of biosensor development for environmental monitoring, covering a wide range of topics up to 1997. Although dated, basic principles remain valid. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Basic Microscopy Concepts   by Nikon Details The site provides introductory information related to optical microscopy. Among the topics addressed are resolution, numerical aperture, depth of field, field of view, illumination and the useful magnification range. A section on fluorescence microscopy is also included. Interactive video is used to demonstrate concepts in some cases. Researchers and educators interested in a brief overview of optical microscope principles may find the site useful. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Introduction to Antibodies   by Millipore/Chemicon Details This site contains a thorough overview of the fundamentals of antibodies. The site starts with an introduction to antigens and antibodies, antibody production and titer including practical information. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Experimental and Teaching Modules   by EAMNET Details The site contains a set of experimental and teaching modules that cover the fundamentals, history and practice of microscopy. Modules on microscopy, FRET, FRAP and Quantitative Multidimensional Microscopy will be of interest to chemists and biologists. Several include great graphics that would be helpful additions for instrumental analysis lectures. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Biosensors and Other Medical and Environmental Probes   by K. Bruce Jacobseon Details This site links an article from the Oak Ridge Nat'l Laboratory that reviews publications dealing with biosensors and their applications. Although limited to work from ORNL's scientists, it contains several examples of cutting-edge sensor devices with sufficient background information linking their use to real-world applications. The narrative is written more in a story-telling fashion than as a journal report that contributes to its readability. The descriptions and graphic illustrations contribute to the understanding of how these biosensors function. Article provies a good overview of new medical sensing technology - a resource for instructors wishing to provide an overview of different types of biosensors and their applications. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Electrochemical Biosensors: Recommended Definitions and Classifications   by D.R. Thevenot, K. Toth, R. A. Durst, G. S. Wils Details This is an IUPAC report on the definition and classification of electrochemical biosensors. It can serve as a primer on biosensors and includes details on construction, different sensor formats and transducer types. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Mass Spectra of Fatty Acids   by W.W.Christie Details This website on lipid mass spectra presents a nice overview of the topic of mass spectrometric determination of fatty acids with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and electron impact ionization sources (including derivatization). at a level that should be accessible to undergraduate analytical students. The site is easy to navigate. The material is well written and generously referenced. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Immunoassay, biosensors and other non-chromatographic methods for agrochemical analysis   by G. Shan, C. Lipton, S. J. Gee and B. D. Hammock Details This site is a comprehensive 58 page book chapter in pdf format on nonchromatographic methods of analysis for agrochemical contaminants (residues). The process of preparing and testing immunoassay tests is also discussed. Both biological and physical-based methods are discussed. In the former, it presents a wide variety of methods including the use of PCR. In the latter, it includes spectroscopy and voltammetry. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Polymeric matrices for DNA sequencing by capillary electrophoresis   by Methal N. Albarghouthi and Annelise E. Barron Details This article reviews a variety of polymer types that have been used for both single and double stranded DNA separations. Comparisons are made in terms of the length of sequences that can be accurately read, the viscosity, ease of column filling, matrix stability, separation time and conditions for optimum resolution. These details are not likely available in another single source. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) SPR : Surface Plasmon Resonance Tutorial   by Arnoud Marquart Details Provides a straightforward introduction to the fundamentals of SPR, the genesis of the plasmon and the evanescent wave, and how SPR can be used to monitor the chemical nature of species adsorbed to the surface of a metal substrate. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Guidance for Industry: Bioanalytical Method Validation   by Food and Drug Administration Details This site is a pdf document for analytical scientists detailing what is necessary to make a methodology acceptable to the FDA. As such it should provide an \\\"eye\\\" opener to students trying to learn the analytical mindset. This site will be especially useful for instructors presenting material on method validation. It is also a valuable resource for students considering employment in the pharmaceutical industry. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Biosensors: Past, Present and Future   by Anthony Turner, Cranfield Biotechnology Center Details A unique website covering material not found in textbooks and provides a balanced viewpoint on relevant properties and characteristics of biosensors. Contents were copyrighted in 1996. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Detecting subsecond dopamine release with fast-scan cyclic voltammetry in vivo   by R. Mark Wightman and students Details This article from Clinical Chemistry describes the technique of fast-scan cyclic voltammetry (FSCV, > 100 V/s) as applied in vivo for the detection of dopamine release and uptake. It is a good follow-up to an earlier paper by Stamford and Justice that is also in asdlib. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Drugs and Human Performance Fact Sheets   by F.J. Couper and B.K. Logan Details This site features forensic toxicological information on commonly abused drugs. Typically, the site specifies a drug with synonyms, describes its source (synthesis), its physiological action (drug class), its medical and/or recreational uses, routes of administration (i.e. oral, intravenous, inhalation), its pharmacodynamics (effects on various body systems), interactions with other drugs,how one can interpret blood concentrations,how to interpret concentrations of the drug in urine, psychological effects, tolerance, and each report concludes with references and recommended reading. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Analyzing Ligand-Protein Binding   by Dr. Harvey Motulsky, President, GraphPad Software Details This website consists of a text file that describes the analysis of radioligand binding experiments in a step-wise, easy to follow sequence. Although this site will be most useful to students trying to understand radioligand binding, the discussion is applicable to other types of ligand-protein binding experiments. The site also discusses the limitations of Scatchard plots for data analysis and the importance of nonlinear fitting of binding data. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Fluorescence Polarization Assays   by Molecular Probes / Invitrogen Details The website contains links to material that describes fluorescence polarization methods and their use in ligand-protein binding assays. It includes a diagram illustrating how the measurements are performed, the relevant equations, and links to several papers describing the use of this technique in protein binding assays. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Short Tandem Repeat DNA Internet DataBase   by John M. Butler Details This website contains comprehensive information relating to forensic DNA analysis. It has material from introductory to advanced level on forensic DNA technology. Provides general information on DNA markers that are of interest to human identification. Site contains both introductory to in-depth discussions of short tandem repeats (STRs) and other DNA markers currently used by the forensic community. Powerpoint and PDF presentations on STR training material are available and can be readily downloaded. Excellent graphics for instructional and learning uses are in these presentations. The authors and NIST are to be commended for making such material available. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) IonSource   by IonSource.com Details This website contains a wealth of information about mass spectrometry for bioanalysis and related subject material for biotechnology. There are four significant components: The Card Index, Featured IonSource Tutorials and Contributions, Resources, and Links. The contents will serve as a learning tool for students, faculty and practitioners alike. You can take what you want, depending on your level of expertise and interest. The Card Index contains information on things like peptide mass calculator, acetylation reaction, protein glycosylation, phosphorsylation and MS lab calculation, etc., will be useful. Learners will find the tutorials helpful to learn about Principles of MS quantitation, Isotopes, Reverse Phase HPLC Basics, etc - and if you look under shareware/freeware, several free softwares available on the Internet are listed. This site contains a compendium of material that is not available in textbooks. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Adsorption and Chromatography in Bioseparations   by Hubble, John Details This material was developed for a final year undergraduate bioseparations module. There are a number of links to sites for modeling adsorption chromatography. For example, a link to an Excel spreadsheet provides a demonstration of varying N, l, and K (or alpha)affect band separation. Other links explain adsorption isotherms in the context of bioseparations. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Immunoassay   by US Environmental Protection Agency Details A discussion of immunoassays in the context of testing for environmental contaminants, including a fairly detailed explanation of how immunoassays are conducted and advantages and limitations in the analysis of environmental problems. There is also a discussion of analytical concerns - interferences, limits of detection, accuracy and precision, calibrating immunoassays, etc. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Immunoassay Animations   by Chung, Kyn Wai Details Animations showing the detailed steps involved in 8 different immunoassays. The focus of the site is primarily on the biochemical aspects of the immunoassays, not on their analytical applications. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) DynaFit - (Bio)Chemical Kinetics and Equilibria   by Kuzmic, Petr Details The freely available software package uses a nonlinear least-squares regression analysis to fit chemical kinetic, enzyme kinetic, or ligand-receptor binding data to a user-defined molecular mechanism represented symbolically by a set of chemical equations. Dynafit is available for Microsoft Windows XP or 2000. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Improving the Art and Practice of Amino Acid Analysis   by Crabb, John W. Details This site presents a very detailed tutorial on amino acid analysis. Topics discussed include analytical methods, calibration, hydrolysis, sample preparation, reduction of background and contamination, calculations and references. This site will be especially useful for faculty and students at all levels interested in bioanalysis and especially in the practical aspects of amino acid analysis. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Resources - Tech Tips   by Pierce Biotechnology Details Information on biotechnology primarily related to protein and antibody isolation, purification and analysis as well as some trouble-shooting information. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Atomic Spectroscopy in a Project-Based Lab   by Dulasiri Amarasiriwardena Details An article published in the "ABCs of Teaching Analytical Science" series of the journal Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry describes a project-based lab in which students investigate the distribution of Pb and As (from pesticides) in a contaminated apple orchard. Students have complete control of the lab, from designing a sampling strategy to using the primary literature to develop procedures for extracting the analytes and for their subsequent analysis by ICP-AES or ICP-MS. Currently 5.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 5.0/5 (1 vote cast) Enivronmental Health and Toxicology   by National Library of Medicine Details This site is packed with information related to the topic of environmental health and toxicology. There is an excellent tutorial section specifically targeted toward aducators and students. The site has a wealth of information about chemicals used in industry and in the average household. This site would be beneficial to students working on environmental problems or trying to understand the chemicals they encounter on a day-to-day basis. The variety of toxicology and environmental health databases assembled and the links provides on this site provide a valuable resource for students to gather information. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) A Dip in the Dribble   by Simon Belt, Tina Overton, and Stephen Summerfield Details This site is exactly the kind of material that is useful in a digital library like ASDL. The site provides detailed information on a problem-based learning analytical environmental case study centered around an industrial accident in the college classroom providing detailed information for interested instructors on how to use it and do it well - questions to ask, and answers to these questions. The case asks students to investigate methods for analyzing the pollutant, to develop a sampling plan, solicit bids from contractors for the necessary analytical work and to finalize the monitoring program. This companion link provides the materials given to the students in the classroom. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Tales of the Riverbank   by Simon Belt, Tina Overton, Stephen Summerfeld, Details This environmental PBL unit can be downloaded as a set of pdf\\\'s that include materials for students and an instructor\\\'s guide. These materials present a compelling environmental problem and analytical data that allow students to be educated as they work through the various tasks associated with identifying potential pollutants responsible for the reduction in fish within the Coley River. In addition, to providing the data necessary to solve the problem, the authors provide simple analytical skill strengthening exercises to direct the students towards the analytical techniques necessary to identify the possible inorganic and/or organic pollutants. This PBL tutorial could be used in an advanced analytical course that applies analytical concepts or for an environmental course. Users should note that this unit does not address concepts such as limits of detection, variability or sampling. That said, this is a creative approach to teach aspects of analytical science through an interesting PBL exercise. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Quality in Environmental Analysis   by U.S. Geological Survey Details Although this website by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) does not contain analytical data or methods per se, it is one that contains a complete compendium of links to material on environmental topics under the pervue of USGS. As such, it can serve as a resource and background material for students, faculty or practitioners interested in learning about environmental issues. For example, there is a link to Hg in the environment that discusses the sources, chemical composition and consequence of Hg as related to land or water species. This site is a library of links to USGS articles and reports, some of which may not open. Otherwise, it is easy to browse and link to topics of interest. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Green Chemistry (2nd edition)   by Stanley Manahan Details Measurement science used to characterize environmentally important species is a central aspect of this textbook and accompanying lecture support/PowerPoint presentations. In addition to discussing the hows and whys of measurement, the discussion of measurements up to 2007 as related to the future of the environment provides a context for learning the material. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Method OIA-1677 Available Cyanide by FIA, Ligand Exchange and Amperometry   by EPA Details This is a pdf version of an official EPA method for the analysis of cyanide. It discusses a variety of quality control procedures a wide range of controls that must be used for method maintenance and development. Within the context of teaching, this site could be viewed as unique in allowing students to work through all contingencies that must be moniitored for a measurement to be deemed valid. It defines and contains a variety of control parameters with mathematical descriptors. The chemistry for the flow injection analysis of cyanide is provided as well as a diagram of the instrumental setup. Cyanide is widely dispersed in the environment and its analysis should be of interest to students. Currently 2.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 2.0/5 (2 votes cast) Teaching Chemical Equilibrium Concepts Using Field-Lab Experiences   by Suzanne Lunsford Details This online article describes an inquiry-based experience designed to integrate concepts in water quality and geology for pre-education science students preparing to become teachers at the primary and secondary level. The field and laboratory exercise could be used to effectively introduce equilibrium chemistry in an introductory or environmental chemistry course, and courses for non-majors. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Lead in DC Water   by Michael J. Clarke Details This site is a PowerPoint presentation describing the problem with lead in Washington, DC, drinking water. The presentation is interesting and well illustrated. It contains a discussion of the basic chemistry involved with this problem. It is potentially useful for a broad range of interests from high school through university level courses in environmental chemistry. It does not contain any significant amount of material on chemical analysis (lead determinations in water are well covered in other sources), but provides excellent rationale for the necessity of doing lead analyses in water. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Gas Chromatography   by Environmental Protection Agency Details This EPA site provides a brief overview of EPA remediation methods and projects. The links "Remediation" and "Characterization and Monitoring" have sub-links that provide analytically relevant materials. Many applications and case-specific studies are presented. Many of the links are related to sampling statistics. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Macherey-Nagel Product Catalog   by Wieczorrek, Carsten Details Database with references for nearly 3000 separation applications. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Surface Acoustic Wave/Gas Chromatography System for Trace Vapor Analysis   by U.S. Department of Energy Details A cost analysis and progress report to the Federal Government's Department of Energy detailing the use of a surface acoustic/wave gas chromatograph for trace vapor analysis. It contains a brief description of surface acoustic wave (SAW) detectors used with gas chromatography. This site is a good example of the detailed reports chemists and engineers might put together to obtain or continue to get funding. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Toxicological Profiles   by Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Details The Federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) produces "toxicological profiles" for hazardous substances found at National Priorities List (NPL) sites. These hazardous substances are ranked based on frequency of occurrence at NPL sites, toxicity, and potential for human exposure. Toxicological profiles are developed from a priority list of 275 substances. This site contains a wealth of information, including analytical methods, regarding these very important substances. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Biosensors for Analytical Monitoring   by Kim R. Rogers and Marco Mascini Details This is a review of biosensor development for environmental monitoring, covering a wide range of topics up to 1997. Although dated, basic principles remain valid. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) National Environmental Methods Index   by Dan Sullivan, USGS Details The National Environmental Methods Index (NEMI) Is a searchable database of official methods for environmentally significant analytes sponsored by the EPA and the USGS. Methods in the database are either from governmental agencies (EPA, USGS, DOE or NOAA) or from other organizations that develop reliable analytical methods (ASTM, AOAC). Although some of the later methods are proprietary, those from the governmental agencies are freely available for download as pdf documments. The NEMI software is launched from the homepage and methods for analytes can be searched and listed by organization, method number, testing method, and cost or browsed. If you don't have the exact analyte name, there is a separate search page for locating the exact analyte in the database. This is a valuable website for advanced instrumental analysis courses, and capstone/senior projects in chemistry, biology, environmental chemistry, and geology/geochemistry. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) GEM: Greener Education Materials for Chemists   by Julie Haack Details This site is a resource for green chemistry principles and literature. It provides links for making green organic experiments and teaching the principles of green synthesis. Although it does not have many links specifically to chemical analysis, it provides an extensive overview and source of information regarding the important area of green chemistry. Currently 3.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 3.0/5 (1 vote cast) Immunoassay, biosensors and other non-chromatographic methods for agrochemical analysis   by G. Shan, C. Lipton, S. J. Gee and B. D. Hammock Details This site is a comprehensive 58 page book chapter in pdf format on nonchromatographic methods of analysis for agrochemical contaminants (residues). The process of preparing and testing immunoassay tests is also discussed. Both biological and physical-based methods are discussed. In the former, it presents a wide variety of methods including the use of PCR. In the latter, it includes spectroscopy and voltammetry. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Persistence, Bioaccumulative , and Toxic Profiler   by U.S. EPA Details Explanation of PBT (persistence, bioaccumlation, and toxicity) profiler used by the U.S. EPA with a link to free profiling system. Describes the chemistry behind the profiling system used. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Environmental Chemistry Library   by Environmental Chemistry Library Clemson University Details An "everything" site for teaching of environmental chemistry, as yet incomplete, but with the potential to be very useful to pedagogy in environmental chemistry. Contains some unique case studies. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Integration of Environmental Analytical Chemistry with Environmental Law: The Development of a Problem-Based Laboratory   by Devon A. Cancilla Details This JCE paper is well written, generous referenced and will serve as an excellent reference for anyone interested in adapting and implementing this problem-based approach to an upper-level environmental analysis laboratory that emphasis QC/QA and performance-based analytical methods. Currently 3.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 3.0/5 (1 vote cast) Using PBL in Teaching Analytical Chemistry (The China Papers)   by Wang Yuzhi Details This paper from July 2003 taken from the China Papers documents the plans that one analytical chemistry professor from Hunan University has for implementing a problem-based learning approach in his undergraduate analytical chemistry course. The paper also provides a unique window into the perspectives of a Chinese educator and his perspectives on the challenges to adoption of PBL. As such the paper should be of great interest to analytical chemistry faculty particularly those interested in adopting a problem-based learning approach in their own classrooms. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Quality in Environmental Analysis   by Arizona State University Details This site contains a PowerPoint presentation that describes the terms and principles of quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) for environmental analysis. The presentation is easy to understand and QA explanations are concise. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Environmental Science   by Syracuse Research Corporation Details This is a website by Syracuse Research Corporation. It contains numerous reference information including a link to the PBT profiler that SRC created for the U.S. EPA - this model predicts risk related data (physical/chemical properties, bioconcentrations, environmental fate, carcinogenicity and toxicity). There is also a link to a childhood lead risk assessment model, environmental fate database, and a physical properties database (> 25,000 chemicals). All the latter requires is a CAS number be entered. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Biological Indicators of Watershed Health   by US EPA Details This is an EPA website that gives information on environmental quality. The one icond labeled as compass provides very useful information. It is an environmental atlas that contains U.S. maps and state and regional maps that display air, land and water quality information. For example, information on CO, NO2, ozone, Pb, PM-10 and SO2 are available showing distribution levels of these air pollutants. With a click you can access full reports on air quality in 1996 and 1997. The land a water parts are also informative - the land site has a link to human and ecological health that links to a map showing pesticide use. The water link includes agricultural runoff maps and pollutant discharge maps. Site is easy to navigate and useful for classroom instruction that has components of environmental science. Material is suited to college level and perhaps upper grade high school students. Maps showing quantitative levels of different land, air and water pollutants stressors provide practical information for students. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Immunoassay   by US Environmental Protection Agency Details A discussion of immunoassays in the context of testing for environmental contaminants, including a fairly detailed explanation of how immunoassays are conducted and advantages and limitations in the analysis of environmental problems. There is also a discussion of analytical concerns - interferences, limits of detection, accuracy and precision, calibrating immunoassays, etc. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Radioanalytical Chemistry   by Hardy, James K. Details Course on the use of radionuclides in analytical chemistry. Types of radioactive decay are discussed as well as the techniques of scintillation counting, neutron activation analysis, and gamma spectroscopy. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Theme-Based Modular Approach for Delivering the Undergraduate Analytical Curriculum   by Michael Samide Details This paper from the ABCs of Teaching Analytical Science in the journal Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry describes the modifications to the analytical curriculum at Butler University. The laboratory associated with the course in Quantitative Analysis was retooled to include a series of projects emphasizing report-writing, data reduction/analysis, method development, method comparison, and a guided-inquiry capstone project. The laboratory for Instrumental Analysis is a semester-long module consisting of four student-designed projects centered on one of four themes (environmental, separations, forensics, bioanalysis). Students working on the modular instrumental analysis lab build on the skills learned in the quantitative analysis lab. The paper is well-written and provides examples for two of the modular topics (environment and forensics), although specific details about the week to week operation of the lab are not included. This paper provides a useful starting point for faculty members interested in revising their analytical chemistry courses to a more student-centered, critical thinking experience. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Population Genetics and Statistics   by C.M. Mailloux and G. LaBerge Details This website is part of the President's DNA Initiative and is devoted to past and current methods of macromolecules such as DNA. This website introduces the student to the subject of population genetics and stresses factors that can alter allele frequencies in a population and calculations associated with the Hardy-Weinberg principle. The student will learn to use acceptable statistical approaches to evaluating DNA data and how DNA databases are constructed and applied. This site is designed as an on-line short course with excellent graphic support. The user must register and secure a readily obtainable password prior to entering the site. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Crime Scene and DNA Basics   by G. Mason, J. Mauro, and B. Tilstone Details This website is part of the President's Initiative and is devoted to past and current methods of macromolecules such as DNA. This is an informative site designed to have the student understand the importance of protecting and preserving the crime scene, as well as comprehending the different types of forensic evidence encountered at crime scenes. The site emphasizes the importance of scene documentation along with collection procedures. The student will learn the history of forensic DNA typing and methodologies currently being used by forensic laboratories to characterize DNA.The site is designed as an on-line short course and the user must register and secure a readily obtainable password prior to entering the site. Recommendation: Excellent Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) DNA Extraction and Quantitation for Forensic Analysts   by Debbie Figarelli and Carrie Sutherland Details This web site is part of the President's DNA Initiative and is devoted to the methodology for the extraction and quantification of DNA obtained from crime scene evidence. The site is designed as an on-line short course. The site identifies potential obstacles in the collection, extraction, and amplification of DNA. Extraction methods covered are organic, Chelex, and other extraction procedures. The site reviews inhibitors of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) process and suggests methods for separating these inhibitors from the sample DNA. The advantages and disadvantages of commonly used quantitation methods for DNA are reviewed. The user must register and secure a readily obtainable password prior to entering the site. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Laboratory Orientation and Testing of Body Fluids and Tissues for Forensic Analysts   by Bill Tilstone Details This web site is part of the President's DNA Initiative and is devoted to an overview of historical and contemporary techniques to characterize body tissues. The first part of the course covers basic laboratory procedures, safety requirements for laboratory personnel and emphasizes quality control and quality assurance in the laboratory. The second section deals with serological techniques for characterizing specimens such as saliva, semen, blood and urine Identification and individual utilizing polymorphic enzymes are also covered. The site is designed as an on-line short course with excellent graphic support. The user must register and secure a readily obtainable password prior to entering the site. Currently 5.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 5.0/5 (1 vote cast) Amplified DNA Product Separaration for Forensic Analysts   by R. Roby and D. Figarelli Details This website is part of the President's DNA Initiative and is devoted to past and current methods of macromolecules such as DNA. This site reviews the analytical technologies of electrophoresis. Discussed are the differences between agarose and polyacrylamide electrophoresis. The basic principles of capillary electrophoresis and its advantages for conducting forensic DNA analysis are detailed. The site is designed as an on-line short course with excellent graphic support. The user must register and secure a readily obtainable password prior to entering the site Currently 4.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 4.0/5 (1 vote cast) Forensics in the classroom   by Court TV Details This site uses crime scene scenarios to introduce concepts of biology, chemistry, and physics in a way designed to excite interest in the applications of forensic investigations. Students conduct a variety of experiments including paper chromatography analysis, hair analysis, pH testing, fingerprinting, and handwriting analysis to experience forensic science technology. The site is a collaboration between the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and Court TV designed for middle and high school curriculums. Currently 5.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 5.0/5 (1 vote cast) Virtual tour of a Forensic lab   by Court TV Details This virtual tour of a forensic laboratory has three floors. Each floor has a number of rooms devoted to a particular forensic specialty. Each room has a slide show of forensic scientists performing their work. All rooms have a video explanation detailing the forensic specialty being visited. Some rooms also have videos of forensic scientists demonstrating analytical techniques. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Lecture Notes On Forensic Law   by Tom O'Connor Details This site offers lecture notes relating to an introductory survey course on forensic science. It is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding and analysis of technical and legal issues involving forensic techniques. The lectures, focus on traditional subjects relating to the services of crime laboratories,but also deals with allied subjects,including forensic psychiatry, forensic pathology, and social science. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) DNA Evidence Training   by National Commission on Future of DNA Evidence Details These training modules are intended to provide interactive training that covers basic information about the identification, preservation, and collection of DNA evidence at virtual crime scenes related homicide, sexual assault, and burglary. Information addressed in this interactive training program is delivered in two modules. The Beginning Level Module focuses on issues that arise for the first-responding law enforcement officer. The Advanced Level Module delivers more in-depth information for the evidence technician. Also included are test questions, a glossary, and references. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Virtual Crime Scene-Autopsy of a Murder   by Montreal Science Centre Details This site is designed to explore the interaction of crime scene investigation and forensic science Visitors are taken to a crime site where a murder took place. Relevant items of physical evidence are identified and the viewer is allowed to transport each item into a virtual crime. In the laboratory the viewer is allowed to select the appropriate technology to examine the selected item of evidence. Explanations are provided to educate the viewer on the theory and applications of a variety of forensic science techniques. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) The Thin Blue Line-Forensic Scientists   by Ian Hunter Details This site draws on, and brings together, many scientific disciplines-identification of hairs and fibers, forensic psychology,DNA testing, photography, bloodstain pattern analysis, and computer forensics-that contribute to the integrated analysis of a crime and the physical evidence left at a crime scene. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Macherey-Nagel Product Catalog   by Wieczorrek, Carsten Details Database with references for nearly 3000 separation applications. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) CASE TEACHING NOTES for Filthy Lucre   by Ed Acheson Details The website presents a case study involving the detection of cocaine on dollar bills. The case study uses GC-MS, but has an introduction appropriate for beginning chemistry students. Currently 2.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 2.0/5 (1 vote cast) An Unusual Arson Case: Polymer Grains   by Gino Van Vaerenbergh Details A case example of determination of an arson accelerant by a variety of analytical techniques. Will make a good case record for an active learning class. Uses a variety of techniques, particularly chromatography and headspace analysis. Currently 3.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 3.0/5 (1 vote cast) Introduction to Mass Spectrometry   by Siuzdak, Gary Details This site contains an on-line text on mass spectrometry at the intermediate level. The text gives good general coverage of mass spectrometry instrumentation and applications in very readable format. It contains nice diagrams that provide a visualization of the ionization and mass selection processes. It also contains an overview of applications of mass spectrometry near the end that is different than most sites related to MS. It is especially appropriate for intermediate students. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Priciples of DNA for Officers of the Court   by National Institute of Justice Details An interactive course designed to inform beginning students of the basic principles of DNA testing. The course covers the biology of DNA,statistics and population genetics, forensic databases, and the presentation of forensic DNA evidence in court. Links are provided so that the viewer can move between major course topics. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Polymeric matrices for DNA sequencing by capillary electrophoresis   by Methal N. Albarghouthi and Annelise E. Barron Details This article reviews a variety of polymer types that have been used for both single and double stranded DNA separations. Comparisons are made in terms of the length of sequences that can be accurately read, the viscosity, ease of column filling, matrix stability, separation time and conditions for optimum resolution. These details are not likely available in another single source. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Virtual Sherlock   by Preetha Ram, Emory U. Details This website developed by Preetha Ram at Emory is intended to provide web-based support for a problem-based learning exercise focused on forensics. Students work in teams to solve a crime using data from a variety of sources (victim's journal, incident reports, coroner's reports). The materials are decidedly unique and the approach is likely to be of interest to a large number of faculty and students because of current popular interest in forensics. It should be noted that there are several broken links on this site and that part of the website is not accessible to outside users. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Detection of Arson accelerants   by Thomas Brettell Details Analysis of arson with detailed information on quality control and methods of transfer, excellent sample chromatograms. Could be used as a problem based learning tool. Illustrates important aspects of headspace analysis Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) The Chemical Detective   by S.W. Lewis Details This site is aimed at high school students interested in forensic science. it introduces the visitor to a spectrum of forensic science disciplines that includes DNA, fire and arson, firearms, fingerprints, document examination, and forensic medicine. Each subject is linked to established web sites to provide the user with detailed insights into each forensic discipline. The site also provides actual cases to exemplify forensic applictions in criminal investigations and explores the role of the forensic expert witness in the courtroom. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Forensic Science Laboratory   by Rob Thompson Details This site has been accepted as the first on-line labbook in ASDLib. It presents analytical instrumentation in a forensic context, so that students learn both about quality measurements and the logic of combining results to draw conclusions. Currently 4.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 4.0/5 (2 votes cast) Drugs and Human Performance Fact Sheets   by F.J. Couper and B.K. Logan Details This site features forensic toxicological information on commonly abused drugs. Typically, the site specifies a drug with synonyms, describes its source (synthesis), its physiological action (drug class), its medical and/or recreational uses, routes of administration (i.e. oral, intravenous, inhalation), its pharmacodynamics (effects on various body systems), interactions with other drugs,how one can interpret blood concentrations,how to interpret concentrations of the drug in urine, psychological effects, tolerance, and each report concludes with references and recommended reading. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Biological science Initative-Forensic science   by University of Colorado Details This website provides middle and high school teachers and students with concepts and techniques of forensic evidence analysis commonly employed in forensic laboratories. This site contains a series of laboratory exercises that can be downloaded for use in middle and high school settings. Experiments are designed to teach students basic principles and methods of forensic science and to motivate the teaching of science in the classroom. Experiments are designed to teach laboratory and data-collection techniques. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) VMSL: Virtual Mass Spectrometry Laboratory   by Joseph J. Grabowski Details This site presents a series of case studies that can be explored using modern mass spectrometry methods. The problem-solving nature of the site provides students a virtual laboratory experience that can supplement access to mass spectrometry instrumentation. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) DNA forensics   by U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science Details This web site provides useful information on the applications of DNA typing in forensic science. The web site lists brief descriptions of different types of DNA profiling methods. The site also offers case examples demonstrating the utilization of DNA typing, as well as a section dealing with ethics, legalities and social concerns. The site also contains an extensive collection of links to other forensic DNA reference materials Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Short Tandem Repeat DNA Internet DataBase   by John M. Butler Details This website contains comprehensive information relating to forensic DNA analysis. It has material from introductory to advanced level on forensic DNA technology. Provides general information on DNA markers that are of interest to human identification. Site contains both introductory to in-depth discussions of short tandem repeats (STRs) and other DNA markers currently used by the forensic community. Powerpoint and PDF presentations on STR training material are available and can be readily downloaded. Excellent graphics for instructional and learning uses are in these presentations. The authors and NIST are to be commended for making such material available. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)   * editor's choice  Analytical Chemistry 2.0   by David Harvey Details A complete textbook for Quantitative Analysis is freely downloadable. Teach yourself Analytical Chemistry, or be part of a class on the subject. Currently 5.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 5.0/5 (2 votes cast) pH Calculation   by Stig Johansson Details This pair of pH calculation programs serves as an excellent tool for anyone wishing to calculate the pH of a solution containing multiple acids and bases. These programs allow practitioners to predict the pH of simple and complex acid/base solutions and buffers. Users are encouraged to carefully read the guides provided by the author. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Teaching Chemical Equilibrium Concepts Using Field-Lab Experiences   by Suzanne Lunsford Details This online article describes an inquiry-based experience designed to integrate concepts in water quality and geology for pre-education science students preparing to become teachers at the primary and secondary level. The field and laboratory exercise could be used to effectively introduce equilibrium chemistry in an introductory or environmental chemistry course, and courses for non-majors. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Applets for Chromatography, Signal Processing and General Analytical Chemistry   by Prof. C. E. Efstathiou Details This site offers Java-based applets as organized in 4 categories: analytical and general chemistry, instrumental chemical analysis, instrumentation/signal processing, data analysis/chemometrics. Each applet includes a short introduction followed by a user controlled input of experimental conditions, such as seen for diffusion in electrochemistry. Currently 5.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 5.0/5 (1 vote cast) Analytical Chemistry   by Henderson, David E. Details This site contains a list of detailed lecture notes covering a wide range of topics including equilibrium, titrations, sample preparation, acids and bases, buffers, spectrophotometry, potentiometry and chromatography. This site is part of a collection of notes from a general chemistry course taught at the State University of West Georgia. This well-linked page gives supplementary material that could be useful to intermediate chemistry majors in an analytical chemistry course or new faculty developing a course. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Spreadsheet Simulations for Analytical and Physical Chemistry   by Dr. Brian Tissue Details A collection of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets that illustrate fundamentals of analytical and physical chemistry. Such fundamentals include acid-base titration curves, ionic strength and activity coefficient calculations, solubility calculations, harmonic oscillator potential wells, Maxwell distributions, and an equation calculator. There are also links to other chemistry spreadsheet resources. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Videos zur Titration und Gravimetrie (Titration and Gravimetry Videos)   by TU Clausthal Details This website provides a set of short videos which demonstrate to quantitative analysis students the basic steps and visual changes encountered for the following experiments: Mohr titration (for chloride), acid-base titrations, and gravimetry for iron and nickel. A cursory knowledge of German is needed. However, individuals with some knowledge in these techniques can interpret these videos with little trouble. Real Player (or other software that can play .ram files) is required. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Chem 212 - Separations Science   by Thomas Wenzel Details Superb website providing instructional materials in support of a problem-based learning approach to Quantitative Analysis (equilibria and separations). Materials available include textbook chapters, in-class, and out-of-class problems, a peer/peer evaluation tool, and a handout in support of a final course lab project report. The majority of materials are provided in an Adobe pdf format - very helpful for adoption by interested faculties. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Coal Sampling   by D. W. Golightly and F. O. Simon Details This USGS method explains the use of fluxes for preparation of coal for elemental analysis. Useful to supplement textbooks concerning sample preparation and may be useful in designing an XRF laboratory experiment. Currently 3.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 3.0/5 (1 vote cast) Titration of an Unknown Acid or Base   by Blauch, David N. Details This website contains a JAVA applet that simulates the titration of an unknown acid or base, and provides a graphical output of the titration curve. The unknown compounds are taken from a list of amino acids. Students set up the parameters of the titration, and then create a simulated pH curve. From this they are able to identify the unknown compound from the list, and determine the acid dissociation constant(s) from the titration data. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Chemistry Experiment Simulation, Tutorials and Computer Animations for College Chemistry   by Tom Greenebowe Details After instructions on what computer programs will be needed, you can simulate chemical processes related to electrochemistry, acid-base chemistry & stoichiometry. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Introduction to Chemical Equilibria   by Blauch, David N. Details An interactive set of applet-based demonstrations (many modeled as experimental measurements) that illustrate the concepts and calculations of chemical equilibria. The site demonstrates equilibrium processes in a reaction vessel by plotting the concentration of reactants and products over time. The site would be a good supplement for a class in general chemistry or quantitative analysis. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Analytical Chemistry   by Hardy, James K. Details Lecture notes for 1st semester are on titrations, gravimetry, kinetics and electrochemistry (redox). Potentiometry, coulometry, voltammetry, spectroscopic and separation methods are presented during 2nd semester, illustrated with QuickTime animations. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Experiments in Electroanalytical Chemistry   by E. Kirowa-Eisner, D. Tzur, M. Brand and Ch. Yarnit Details This website offers educators a set of eight classical electroanalytical experiments suitable for use in a quantitative analysis, instrumental analysis, or electrochemistry course. The materials should be useful for advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students. Experiments include coulometric, conductometric, and potentiometric titrations, stripping analysis, flow injection analysis, and polarography. It is important to note that several of the experiments use mercury or mercury coated electrodes which present safety concerns. Currently 5.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 5.0/5 (1 vote cast) Analytical Electrochemistry: A Laboratory Manual   by Theodore Kuwana Details This labware module contains directions for seven experiments in analytical electrochemistry. The experiments are designed to illustrate fundamentals of electrode reactions as applied to readily accessible redox reactants. They provide insight to dynamic electrochemistry for scientists at all levels of training. Activation procedures to prepare glassy carbon electrodes are provided in a TechNote. Currently 5.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 5.0/5 (1 vote cast) NMR Spectroscopy: Lab 8   by Sergei N. Smirnov Details A complete NMR laboratory exercise from a set of fifteen (15) experiments in various topic areas developed for a physical chemistry laboratory at New Mexico State University. Excellent introductory material is provided, along with links to additional sources of information, including NMR tutorials. Pre-lab questions are presented along with detailed laboratory procedures. The two part experiment has students first measure proton spectra for a set of unknown substances and to match the spectra with the compound in a list provided, followed by a kinetics measurement. While the procedure is specific to Varian instruments, users should be able to easily modify the parameters to their own instrument. Site authorization is required to use some of the embedded links, but even without that access, this experiment should be of interest to instructors in both instrumental or physical chemistry. Currently 3.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 3.0/5 (1 vote cast) Forensic Science Laboratory   by Rob Thompson Details This site has been accepted as the first on-line labbook in ASDLib. It presents analytical instrumentation in a forensic context, so that students learn both about quality measurements and the logic of combining results to draw conclusions. Currently 4.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 4.0/5 (2 votes cast) The Laboratory Notebook   by B. D. Lamp, D. L. McCurdy, A. E. Moody, M. C. Nagan and J. M. McCormick Details This site provides well-organized instructions for keeping a laboratory notebook. In addition to the providing an overview of general rules and organization, the site also discusses organization of conclusions around three central types of outlines for measurement experiments, synthesis experiments and reporting of physical phenomena. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) WebGURU   by Patricial Mabrouk Details This site is a wonderful resource for undergraduate researchers and their mentors. Topics covered include research nuts and bolts, funding your science, scientific ethics, lab safety, communicating your science and mentoring issues. The site makes good use of case studies, self-study questions and references on each topic. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Fundamental measurement PowerPoint   by Mr. Allan Details This site contains good images of basic general chemistry lab equipment and how to use them to make measurements (graduated cylinders, burets, thermometers, and balances). It could be useful for introducing students to laboratory work and measurements. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast) Learning Module: What Chemists need to know about copyright   by American Chemical Society Details This website, developed by ACS Joint Board/Council Committee on Copyrights, provides a learning module for chemists to learn about the legal aspects governing copyright and what constitutes copyright material. It contains a set of five useful resources: (1) an html learning module about copyright for chemists; (2) a set of questions faculty could use to test students' understanding of copyright; (3) a summary of copyright policy; (4) a pamphlet (pdf file) that could be handed out to a class for discussion; and (5) a copy of the ACS copyright transfer form (pdf file) that ACS publications use. Currently 0.00/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)