Researchers may become ChARM instrument Trusted Users after completing the appropriate
training in conjunction with repeatedly demonstrating responsible use of instruments
as Technician Guided Users. Graduate students are required to take formal Advanced
Mass Spectrometry as part of their academic training to become Trusted Users of the
Orbitrap Elite mass spectrometer system. This in conjunction with several hours of
research specific use as a Technician Guided User is generally sufficient. For other
less intensive instruments, students can advance to Trusted Users after several hours
of Technician Guided User time.
Analytical Chemistry Courses for Michigan Tech Students
CH 4210 - Instrumental Analysis
The lecture portion of CH4212; not open to undergraduate chemistry majors.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): CH 2212 and CH 2210 and CH 2211 and CH 3510(C) and CH 3511(C)
CH 5240 - Advanced Mass Spectrometry
Advanced instrumentation and methods are the focus of this course. Design of various mass analyzers and their advantages and limitations will be reviewed. Advanced identification methods such as tandem mass spectrometric analysis and exact mass analysis will be discussed.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring, in odd years
- Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
- Pre-Requisite(s): CH 4212 or (CH 4210 and CH 4211) or CH 4222 or (CH 4220 and CH 4221)
CH 5241 - Advanced Mass Spectrometry Laboratory
Students will learn how to perform mass spectrometry (MS) experiments to identify and quantify molecules. The experiments will include the following method approaches: electrospray ionization (ESI), matrix associated laser desorption ionization (MALDI) and tandem MS analysis (MS/MS).
- Credits:
1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-1)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring, in odd years
- Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
- Co-Requisite(s): CH 5240
- Pre-Requisite(s): CH 4212 or (CH 4210 and CH 4211) or CH 4222 or (CH 4220 and CH 4221)
Informal Training for Research
Informal training of students for advanced research tasks involving ChARM instrumentation
or software is available on a case-by-case basis and a fee may apply. Interested Principal
Investigators should contact ChARM faculty or staff or request an appointment via ChARM-consult-l@mtu.edu.
