Course detail
Mass Spectrometry
FCH-MCO_HMSAcad. year: 2018/2019
Physical bases of mass spectrometry, MS history. Ionization techniques - overview, development, description of contemporary used techniquies (electron ionization, chemical ionization, electrospray, chemical ionization at atmospheric pressure etc). Analyzers in mass spectrometry (static - magnetic, electrostatic, quadrupole, 3D- and linear ion trap, Time-of-Flight, ion cyclotron resonance, orbitrap). Detectors and vacuum systems. Hyphenated and tandem techniquies. Interpretation of mass spectra with respect to the ionization technique applied.
Supervisor
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Successful completion of the course the student will gain the following knowledge and skills:
1. Students will be familiar with the principles of functions of various types of mass spectrometers;
2. Students will be able to choose the optimal device for highly efficient solutions for specific analytical problems;
3. Students will know the basics of mass spectra interpretation, depending on the ionization technique used and the analyzer resolution.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of physics - kinematics, the movement of charged particles in magnetic and electric field
Good knowledge of basic, inorganic, organic, physical and analytical chemistry
Co-requisites
Not applicable.
Recommended optional programme components
Not applicable.
Recommended or required reading
Studijní podklady na e-learningu (CS)
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The course uses teaching methods in form of Lecture - 2 teaching hours per week. The e-learning system (LMS Moodle) is available to teachers and students.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
The exam consists of a written and oral examination. The subject of the written interpretation of the given mass spectrum, the oral examination is focused on the verification of student's knowledge in the range of themes discussed in the lectures. In the final assessment, the result of the written part contributes by 40%, the result of oral part by 60%.
Language of instruction
Czech
Work placements
Not applicable.
Course curriculum
1. Introduction to mass spectrometry, theoretical basics, natural isotopic distribution of elements and its importance in MS
2. Instrumentation of mass spectrometry
3. Ionization techniques in mass spectrometry
4. Mass analyzers
5. Hyphenated techniques (GC/MS, LC/MS, CE/MS, MS/MS)
6. Interpretation of mass spectra using electron ionization, fragmentation rules
7. Interpretation of mass spectra using soft ionization techniques
8. Practical applications of mass spectrometry
Aims
The aim of this course is:
- to familiarize students with the theoretical foundations of mass spectrometry
- to provide an overview of current instrumentation of mass spectrometry
- to introduce students to the basic concepts interpretation of mass spectra
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Attendance at lectures is optional and is not controlled, but it is recommended.
Classification of course in study plans
- Programme NKCP_CHTOZP Master's
branch NKCO_CHTOZP , 2. year of study, winter semester, 4 credits, compulsory-optional
- Programme NPCP_CHTOZP Master's
branch NPCO_CHTOZP , 2. year of study, winter semester, 4 credits, compulsory-optional
- Programme CKCP_CZV lifelong learning
branch CKCO_CZV , 1. year of study, winter semester, 4 credits, compulsory-optional
Type of course unit
eLearning
eLearning: opened course