Troubleshooting Analytical Meth. & Inst.

0.5 credits · Graduate

In this course, students learn strategies and approaches for troubleshooting analytical problems with a focus on high-tech instruments and instrumental methods. The course emphasizes systematic problem-solving, including problem investigation, isolation, confirmation, solution plan, and execution. Students gain experience in key analytical techniques such as spectroscopy, chromatography, mass spectrometry, texture analysis, and diffraction. They also learn how to collect, analyze, and interpret data from case studies for effective troubleshooting. By the end of the course, students will confidently identify instrumental and methodological issues and resolve them efficiently using a structured approach.