William Ryan
Lecturer
School of Chemistry and Materials Science
College of Science
585-475-2526
Office Location
William Ryan
Lecturer
School of Chemistry and Materials Science
College of Science
Education
BS, MS, Rochester Institute of Technology; MBA, University of Rochester
585-475-2526
Currently Teaching
CHMA-231
Chemical Instrumental Analysis for Engineers
3 Credits
This course presents a preliminary treatment of instrumental theory and technique as well as hands on experience with modern chemical instrumentation. The course will cover the theory and implementation of spectroscopic, mass spectrometric, and chemical separations instrumentation and techniques. Instrumental techniques include: atomic and molecular emission and absorption and emission spectroscopies, atomic and molecular mass spectrometry, gas chromatography, and high performance liquid chromatography. Students will perform experiments utilizing modern chemical instrumentation and gain experience in analyzing data and presenting results experimental results.
CHEM-301
Undergraduate Teaching Experience
1 - 3 Credits
This course allows students to assist in a class or laboratory for which they have previously earned credit. The student will assist the instructor in the operation of the course. Assistance by the student may include fielding questions, helping in workshops, and assisting in review sessions. In the case of labs, students may also be asked to help with supervising safety practices, waste manifestation, and instrumentation.
CHMG-145
General & Analytical Chemistry I Lab
1 Credits
The course combines hands-on laboratory exercises with workshop-style problem sessions to complement the CHMG-141 lecture material. The course emphasizes laboratory techniques and data analysis skills. Topics include: gravimetric, volumetric, thermal, titration and spectrophotometric analyses, and the use of these techniques to analyze chemical reactions.
CHMA-165
Analytical Methods Lab
1 Credits
This laboratory is designed for chemistry and biochemistry majors or those interested in pursuing a minor in chemistry. Experiments include statistics, calibration of equipment, spectroscopy, volumetric analyses, kinetics, Gran Plot, double endpoint titrations, potentiometric titration, photometric determination of copper, and water hardness.
CHMG-146
General & Analytical Chemistry II Lab
1 Credits
The course combines hands-on laboratory exercises with workshop-style problem sessions to complement the CHMG-142 lecture material. The course emphasizes the use of experiments as a tool for chemical analysis and the reporting of results in formal lab reports. Topics include the quantitative analysis of a multicomponent mixture using complexation and double endpoint titration, pH measurement, buffers and pH indicators, the kinetic study of a redox reaction, and the electrochemical analysis of oxidation reduction reactions.
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Journal Paper
Ryan, William J., et al. "Low Frequency EPR and EMR Point Spectroscopy and Imaging of a Surface." Magnetic Resonance Imaging. (2015): --. Print.