Mass Spectrometry

0.5 Course Units

A Mass Spectrometry introductory course describing MS history, key ionization methods, mass analyzers, and MS methods for structure elucidation. The successful participant will be able to: Extract key information from stable isotope distribution patterns. Interpret key mass spectral fragment/product ions from a spectrum when acquired. Understand the differences between the major ionization sources. Understand the differences between the major mass analyzers. Determine reasonable ionization methods and analyzers for a sample or project. 0.5 Course Units