ASIM Chemistry at the University of Montevallo

Amy Murphy, Chemistry Specialist

B.S. in Chemistry–Samford University,
 M.A.Ed. in Science Education–University of Alabama at Birmingham,
Ed.S. in Science Education–University of Alabama at Birmingham,
Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction/Secondary Education-The University of Alabama
National Board Certification

The University of Montevallo ASIM Chemistry program is coordinated by Chemistry Specialist Amy Murphy.  The program provides in-depth professional development, a highly qualified specialist, and high-tech, state-of-the-art lab equipment for teaching Chemistry through inquiry.  When equipment is brought into a laboratory by this program, an entire class set is provided so that all students can participate in lab activities simultaneously.  Equipment available to teachers and students through this program includes (but is not limited to):

Digital spectrophotometers
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrophotometer (FTIR)
Electronic, digital analytical and toploader balances
pH meters
Nuclear Scalars
Melting Point Apparatus
Gas chromatographs
High Performance Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC)
Materials for paper, thin layer, and column chromatography
Microscale kits
HACH Water Analysis Kits
Calculator Based Lab units (CBLs)
Laptop computers with interfaces and probe ware
Micropipets

Over 100 laboratory activities utilizing this equipment can be delivered to your school ready to use.  All materials and solutions, etc., are prepared for you.  Some of the more popular lab activities provided are: SpecsIntroductory lab using chalk and crepe paper

Analysis of acetylsalicylic acid in common brands of aspirin
Analysis of the UV absorbance of various brands of suntan lotions
Equilibrium experiments
Kinetics experiments
Nuclear Scalars
Introduction to Radiation (analysis of a, b, g radiation)
Half-life of Barium-137 pH meters Acid/Base Titrations
Determination of K_a of Weak Acids
GCs Separation of Alcohols
Determination of the % Alcohol in Mouthwash
CBLs Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions
Gas Law Experiments
Electrochemistry experiments
Computers Evaporation Rate and Intermolecular Forces
Strong and Weak Acid/Base Titrations
FTIR Identification of Unknowns (solids and liquids)
Determination of Caffeine in NoDoz tablets
HPLCDetermination of Caffeine in soft drinks
Microscale Kits Simple and Fractional Distillations
Synthesis of Aspirin
Balances Accuracy and Precision
Microdensity
Indirect Measurement
Mel-temp Determination of melting points
Identification of Unknown Substances
Verification of a Chemical Reaction

 

For a more extensive list of available laboratory activities and equipment as well as access to the Chemistry Specialist's contact information and calendar, please CLICK HERE to visit the state web page for the ASIM-UM site.

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