Out of the Lab and Into the Field: Out of the Lab and Into the Field: Using a Real-World Site for Using a Real-World Site for

Instrumental AnalysisInstrumental Analysis

Melissa M. StraitMelissa M. Strait

Alma CollegeAlma College

Alma, Michigan 48801Alma, Michigan 48801

Alma CollegeAlma College

Private, Liberal Arts InstitutionPrivate, Liberal Arts Institution 1300 students1300 students Middle of MichiganMiddle of Michigan Historic strength in scienceHistoric strength in science May Term Opportunities (Overseas travel)May Term Opportunities (Overseas travel) Strong program in Service LearningStrong program in Service Learning

Chemistry at Alma CollegeChemistry at Alma College

Core Program in Chemistry:Core Program in Chemistry: GeneralGeneral Organic IOrganic I Organic IIOrganic II InorganicInorganic PChem IPChem I PChem IIPChem II

BiochemistryBiochemistry InstrumentalInstrumental Upper LevelUpper Level Upper LevelUpper Level

ResearchResearch ResearchResearch

Alma CollegeAlma College College Competencies:College Competencies:

EnglishEnglish• BasicBasic• Writing = QuillWriting = Quill

Quill I - Quill I - >> 25% of grade based on writing 25% of grade based on writing Quill II - In the majorQuill II - In the major

>> 25% of grade based on writing 25% of grade based on writing Opportunity for revision and resubmissionOpportunity for revision and resubmission

MathematicsMathematics Foreign LanguageForeign Language

General EducationGeneral Education Humanities (4 courses)Humanities (4 courses) Social Sciences (4 courses)Social Sciences (4 courses) Natural Sciences (4 courses)Natural Sciences (4 courses)

Chemistry at Alma CollegeChemistry at Alma College

Core Program in Chemistry:Core Program in Chemistry: GeneralGeneral Organic IOrganic I Organic IIOrganic II InorganicInorganic PChem IPChem I PChem IIPChem II

BiochemistryBiochemistry InstrumentalInstrumental Upper LevelUpper Level Upper LevelUpper Level

ResearchResearch ResearchResearch

CHM 320CHM 320Instrumental AnalysisInstrumental Analysis

ObjectivesObjectives Theory behind chemical instrumentationTheory behind chemical instrumentation Operation of chemical instrumentation availableOperation of chemical instrumentation available Use the literatureUse the literature Work in a group and individuallyWork in a group and individually Quill II - Write in the style of a chemistQuill II - Write in the style of a chemist Service Learning - Impact of the work of the Service Learning - Impact of the work of the

chemist on societychemist on society

Instrumental Analysis LabInstrumental Analysis Lab

Original (and Usual)Original (and Usual) AAS - Fe in WhiskeyAAS - Fe in Whiskey IR - Plastics in CrimeIR - Plastics in Crime LC - Caffeine in SodasLC - Caffeine in Sodas ISE - FISE - F-- in Toothpaste in Toothpaste MS - Scents in CerealMS - Scents in Cereal UV - Phenylephrine in UV - Phenylephrine in

Nasal SprayNasal Spray

Self-Determined ProjectSelf-Determined Project

Quill II WritingQuill II Writing

WritingWriting Weekly Lab ReportsWeekly Lab Reports ProposalProposal Technical PaperTechnical Paper AbstractAbstract PresentationPresentation

ProjectProject Involve writingInvolve writing Involve the local communityInvolve the local community

ProjectsProjects Self-SelectedSelf-Selected

Al in teaAl in tea Metals in coinsMetals in coins Fe in plasticsFe in plastics Trace elements in clayTrace elements in clay Fake antiquitiesFake antiquities Water in oilsWater in oils Mo in steelMo in steel Cu in crab bloodCu in crab blood PCB’s n penguin eggsPCB’s n penguin eggs Vitamin E in formulaVitamin E in formula Etc., etc. etc.Etc., etc. etc.

Service ProjectService Project Community - ServiceCommunity - Service Content - LearningContent - Learning Self-DirectedSelf-Directed Use KnowledgeUse Knowledge Positive OutcomePositive Outcome Reflect on OutcomeReflect on Outcome

Project?Project?

Velsicol ChemicalVelsicol Chemical

CompanyCompany Pine RiverPine River Superfund SiteSuperfund Site

• DDT, PBBDDT, PBB

Project?Project?

Total PetroleumTotal Petroleum Horse CreekHorse Creek Pine RiverPine River

• Petroleum Petroleum

Project?Project?

Ultramar-Diamond-Ultramar-Diamond-Shamrock PetroleumShamrock Petroleum Horse CreekHorse Creek Pine RiverPine River

• Petroleum Petroleum

Project?Project?

Valero PetroleumValero Petroleum Horse CreekHorse Creek Pine RiverPine River

• Petroleum Petroleum

Project?Project?

Oxford AutomotiveOxford Automotive Pine RiverPine River

• ChromiumChromium• Heavy Metals Heavy Metals

Project?Project?

Vestaburg CommunityVestaburg Community Bass LakeBass Lake Rock LakeRock Lake

• 2,4-D2,4-D• CuSOCuSO44

Problem SolvedProblem Solved Weevils to eat the Weevils to eat the

watermilfoil watermilfoil

Project?Project?

Alma Iron and MetalAlma Iron and Metal Pine RiverPine River

• Heavy MetalsHeavy Metals

Project?Project?

Lead in the HomeLead in the Home LeadLead After School ProgramAfter School Program

Project?Project?

Saginaw Valley FieldSaginaw Valley Field

and Stream Cluband Stream Club Shooting ClubShooting Club

• LeadLead

ProjectsProjects

Lead at the Gun ClubLead at the Gun Club SurfaceSurface DepthDepth VegetationVegetation FishFish Lake WaterLake Water

Service ProjectService Project Community - ServiceCommunity - Service Content - LearningContent - Learning Self-DirectedSelf-Directed Use KnowledgeUse Knowledge Positive OutcomePositive Outcome

Instrumental Analysis LabInstrumental Analysis Lab

Original (and Usual)Original (and Usual) AAS - Fe in WhiskeyAAS - Fe in Whiskey IR - Plastics in CrimeIR - Plastics in Crime LC - Caffeine in SodasLC - Caffeine in Sodas ISE - FISE - F-- in Toothpaste in Toothpaste MS - Scents in CerealMS - Scents in Cereal UV - Phenylephrine in UV - Phenylephrine in

Nasal SprayNasal Spray Self-Determined ProjectSelf-Determined Project

CurrentCurrent Lead on the BorderLead on the Border

• AASAAS• HPLCHPLC• UV/VisibleUV/Visible• ISEISE

Scent ComponentsScent Components• GCGC• NMRNMR• MSMS• IRIR

Service ProjectService Project Aspects of the Gun ClubAspects of the Gun Club

The WritingThe Writing

ProposalProposal Multiple draftsMultiple drafts

1 proposal “funded”1 proposal “funded” SampleSample Analyze SamplesAnalyze Samples Write “paper”Write “paper” Write AbstractWrite Abstract ““Conference”Conference”

ProposalsProposals

Survey of SurfaceSurvey of Surface Grab samples in LakeGrab samples in Lake 1 foot cores1 foot cores FishFish VegetationVegetation Resurvey of SurfaceResurvey of Surface Acid Digestion - TotalAcid Digestion - Total TCLP - SolubleTCLP - Soluble

Trap and Skeet Range ResultsTrap and Skeet Range Results

Practice Station #2

Field Station #3

Skeet Station #4

Distance (ft.)

Lead (mg/kg)

Distance (ft.)

Lead (mg/kg)

Distance (ft.)

Lead (mg/kg)

1 108 1 28 1 37

150 127 150 >500 150 44

300 >700 300 38 300 14

450 >12000 450 70 450 >4000

590 141 563 3 522 38

594 135 564 13 523 133

596 0 566 0.002 525 0

Quality ControlQuality Control

Relative Error +0.23 mg/kg

Relative Standard Deviation +0.046 mg/kg

Detection Limit 0.040 mg/kg

Sensitivity 0.058

Linear Range 0.11 - 20 mg/kg

True Values Blank 10.0 mg/kg

0.0 mg/kg9.9 mg/kg

OutcomesOutcomes

Real World ProblemReal World Problem Real World AudienceReal World Audience Application of Classroom Application of Classroom

Skills LearnedSkills Learned ThoughtfulThoughtful

RecommendationsRecommendations Jobs for StudentsJobs for Students GrantGrant ScholarshipsScholarships

AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements CHM 320-InstrumentalCHM 320-Instrumental

20042004• Karen Ault, Theresa Guinther, Karen Ault, Theresa Guinther,

Brandon McNally, Ben Murray, Brandon McNally, Ben Murray, Dan Rito, Paul Sibbald, Jim Dan Rito, Paul Sibbald, Jim WegenerWegener

20052005• Kevin Beggs, Andy Brzezinski, Kevin Beggs, Andy Brzezinski,

Josh Rosenthal, Ashley WidrigJosh Rosenthal, Ashley Widrig 20062006

• Kyle Gilde, Kelly Marks, Tom Kyle Gilde, Kelly Marks, Tom Montgomery, Jon Naile, Erica Montgomery, Jon Naile, Erica Sandel, Melissa Sjostrom, Matt Sandel, Melissa Sjostrom, Matt Stempki, Tim Swanson, Caleb Stempki, Tim Swanson, Caleb Woods, Tessia ZawilinskiWoods, Tessia Zawilinski

CHM 499 - ResearchCHM 499 - Research Jonathon NaileJonathon Naile Jeremy HixJeremy Hix Erik LarsenErik Larsen

AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements

Alma College Chemistry DepartmentAlma College Chemistry Department Alma College Geology and Environmental Alma College Geology and Environmental

Studies DepartmentStudies Department Saginaw Valley Field and Stream ClubSaginaw Valley Field and Stream Club Jerry FaubelJerry Faubel Murray BorrelloMurray Borrello Alanah FitchAlanah Fitch