GC-MS analysis of volatiles
Course facts
PLS0086, GC-MS analysis of volatiles, 3.0 Hp
Print syllabus
Syllabus
Level
Third cycle
Grading Scale
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Course language
English
Entry Requirements
Objectives
Learning outcomes After completion of the course, the students should:
- Understand combined gas chromatography and mass spectrometry (GC-MS)
- Know how to prepare and handle samples of volatile substances
- Know the possibilities and limitations of quantitative analysis with GC-MS
Content
The course contains a combination of lectures, workshops and practical exercises.
The lectures will cover sample preparation and practical considerations when analysing volatile compounds.
The practical hands-on parts of the course will cover sample preparation and the use of GC-MS, utilising the analytical instrumentation at Chemical Ecology, Plant Protection Biology, Swedish University of Agriculture, Alnarp.
The course has a practical focus on hands-on laboratory exercises, while also containing major elements of lectures and student-run workshops.
Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course
The students will be continuously examined throughout the practical moments of the course. All students are required to present their results from the workshops and practical exercises, and to discuss each other’s results.
Responsible Department/Equivalent
Department of Plant Protection Biology
Supplementary information
Other Information
Time table The course is scheduled full time for one week. Generally, there are lectures in the mornings (ca 9-12), followed by workshops or practical laboratory exercises in the afternoons (ca 13-17). The last day is reserved for student presentations/examinations.
Examination The students will be continuously examined throughout the practical moments of the course. All students are required to present their results from the workshops and practical exercises, and to discuss each other’s results.