Instrumental Analysis for Chemical Engineers

Instrumental Analysis for Chemical Engineers covers spectroscopic, optical, electrochemical, chromatographic, thermal, and microscopic methods for chemical and physical processes.

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Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Eric Codner3.7/5

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2019: 3.75 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=14 letter grades); Spring 2020: 3.81 GPA, 87.5% A/AB (n=16 letter grades); Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Analyze measurement devices and circuits

  • Interface sensors to electronic systems

  • Use electromechanical devices to automate chemical engineering equipment

  • Fabricate instrumentation for processes and research

Source: UW Guide

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CBE 324 or member of Engineering Guest Students

    • CBE 324
    • member of Engineering Guest Students
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CBE 575

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2019: 3.75 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=14 letter grades); Spring 2020: 3.81 GPA, 87.5% A/AB (n=16 letter grades); Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades).

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

ERIC CODNER is recorded teaching in Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Calendar & sections

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Student experience

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2019: 3.75 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=14 letter grades); Spring 2020: 3.81 GPA, 87.5% A/AB (n=16 letter grades); Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Spectroscopic, optical, and electrochemical methods
  • Chromatography, differential thermal analysis, and microscopy
  • Application of instrumental methods to chemical and physical processes

Skills

  • Analyzing measurement devices and circuits
  • Interfacing sensors to electronic systems
  • Using electromechanical devices to automate chemical engineering equipment
  • Fabricating instrumentation for processes and research

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CBE 575 · Spring 2027

Instrumental Analysis for Chemical Engineers

Recorded 2026-10-14
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