Introduction to Mass Spectrometry

2 credits

Covers the basics of modern ionization methods and mass analyzers; small molecule structure assignment, quantitative assay development by Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) and metabolomics; quantitative discovery-based proteomics and validation methods; and peptide sequence determination, post-translational modification mapping, and protein structure determination methods. Prerequisite: either CHEM 153, CHEM 162, or CHEM 165; and BIOL 220. Offered: Sp.