KEMS534 Basic Principles of Mass Spectrometry (4 cr)

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Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Chemistry
Curriculum periods:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

Description

Course concentrates on basic concepts of mass spectrometry, interpretation of mass spectra as well as on structures and operational principles of different mass spectrometers. In addition, basics of tandem mass spectrometry and most general applications of mass spectrometry will be discussed. Lectures will be held in english if one of participants is english speaking.

Learning outcomes

After the course, student understands the basic concepts of mass spectrometry and essential operational principles of most general ion sources and mass analyzers. A student is able to choose a suitable mass spectrometric method for an analytical problem and to predict and interpret simple mass spectra obtained by different methods. Student is familiar with most general application fields of mass spectrometry.


Workin life skills

Student masters planning of his/her own work, tasks and scheduling. Student is able to apply and combine learned content in different context. Student can give verbal and written answers in questions and justify answers clearly. Student is able to discuss about mass spectrometry in English. 

Additional information

The course is lectured in academic years 2024-2025 and 2026-2027. The course can be completed with assignments and an exam in academic years 2025-2026 and 2027-2028.

Description of prerequisites

Intermediate Studies in Chemistry

Compulsory prerequisites

Study materials

  • Lecture materials
  • Jurgen H. Gross: Mass Spectrometry: A Textbook, Third Edition

Completion methods

Method 1

Evaluation criteria:
Passing the course (1/5) requires active participation in exercises (1/3 of exercises completed), participation in laboratory visit, participation in exam (1/3 of points in exam) and 50% of total points.
Time of teaching:
Period 2
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Method 2

Evaluation criteria:
Passing the course (1/5) requires at least 50% of points in exam.
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Parts of the completion methods
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Participation in teaching (4 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Evaluation criteria:
Participation in laboratory visit, 1/3 of points in exercises and exam and 50% total points.
Language:
English, Finnish
Study methods:

Lectures, exercises, laboratory visit and exam. 

Study materials:

Lecture materials

Literature:
  • Jurgen H. Gross: Mass Spectrometry: A Textbook, Third Edition

Teaching

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Exam + assignmens (4 cr)

Type:
Exam
Grading scale:
0-5
Evaluation criteria:
50% from maximum points in exam
Language:
English, Finnish
Study methods:

Selfstudy, assignments, exam

Study materials:

Lecture material or Jurgen H. Gross: Mass Spectrometry: A Textbook, Third Edition

Teaching