INTRODUCTION TO MASS SPECTROMETRY

CHEM 738

Course Description

Introduction to the theory and practice of mass spectrometry. Topics include gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GCMS), electrospray ionization (ESI), matrix assisted laser-desorption ionization (MALDI), liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (LCMS), imaging mass spectrometry, and ion mobility mass spectrometry.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.38

-10.23% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

1.67% from Historical

A Rate

84.62%

-4.42% from Historical

Class Size

-14.75% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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