Mass spectrometry is the key enabling technology for the 21st century. It delivers practical and sustainable innovations to enable significant advancements in areas such as healthcare delivery, life sciences, environmental management, energy, food safety, and water quality. This module will explore the tenets of modern mass spectrometry and introduce advanced techniques and applications.
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
1. Tenets of Mass Spectrometry
2. Advanced Mass Spectrometry
3. Applications of Mass Spectrometry
4. Practical techniques
Teaching Methods
Learning Methods
Independent study, student motivated peer-group study, student driven tutor support.
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Independent Study | 118 |
| Teaching | 32 |
| Total study time | 150 |
McLafferty and Turecek. Interpretation of Mass Spectra.
De Hoffmann and Stroobart. Mass Spectrometry – Principals and Applications.
Gary Siuzdak. Mass Spectrometry in Biotechnology.
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Coursework | 34% |
| Assessed written tasks | 66% |
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Coursework | 100% |