KÄ°M635 - MASS SPECTROSCOPY

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
MASS SPECTROSCOPY KÄ°M635 Any Semester/Year 3 0 3 6
Prequisitesnone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Question and Answer
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
Demonstration
Drill and Practice
 
Instructor (s)Prof. Dr. Bekir Salih 
Course objectiveThe purpose of this course is to inform the students about basics and components of mass spectrometry, interpretation and assessment of mass spectrum, resolution, tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS),new generation mass spectrometry and recent developments in mass spectrometry. 
Learning outcomes
  1. Learns basics of mass spectrometry.
  2. Informed of vacuum systems used in mass spectrometry
  3. Learns about sample preparation techniques, sample introduction in mass spectrometry.
  4. Learns basic components of mass spectrometers
  5. Learns interpretation of mass spectrum according to different ionization techniques
  6. Learns the resolution term in mass spectrometric analyses and its importance
  7. Learns tandem mass spectrometry.
  8. Learns mass spectrometric investigation of molecules with high molecular mass compounds and Learns recent developments and new techniques in mass spectrometry.
Course ContentIntroduction to mass spectrometry, vacuum systems, sample preparation techniques, sample introduction, basic components of mass spectrometry, interpretation of mass spectra, high resolution mass spectrometry, tandem mass spectrometry, mass spectrometry techniques for qualitative and quantitative analysis, recent developments in mass spectrometry. 
ReferencesE. Hoffman, V. Stroobant, McGraw-Hill, ?Mass Spectrometry, Principles and Applications?, (2002).
Gross J, ?Mass Spectrometry?, Springer-Verlag, (2002).
Chapman, J. R., (Ed.), ?Protein and Peptide Analysis by Mass Spectrometry, Methods in Molecular Biology?, Vol. 61, Humana Press, Totowa, NJ, (1996).
Dass C, ?Fundamentals of Contemporary Mass Spectrometry?, (2007).
Brymner R, Penney J.R, ?Mass Spectrometry?, (1968) 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Basics of mass spectrometry
Week 2Mass spectrometry and vacuum systems
Week 3Sample preparation techniques and sample introduction
Week 4Components of mass spectrometric systems, ionization sources
Week 5Mass analyzer, detectors, resolution in mass spectrometry
Week 6Interpretation of mass spectrum, isotope effects
Week 7Midterm Exam
Week 8High resolution systems
Week 9Tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS)
Week 10Hyphenated mass spectrometric techniques
Week 11Mass spectrometric investigation of molecules with high molecular mass
Week 12Biological mass spectrometry
Week 13Quantitation in mass spectrometry
Week 14Drill and practice
Week 15Preparation for Final Exam
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application25
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments1025
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms120
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes1350
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application248
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14228
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project000
Homework assignment10550
Midterms (Study duration)12020
Final Exam (Study duration) 14040
Total Workload4274188

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Develops and deepens their knowledge in the field of natural sciences based on the chemistry bachelor level qualifications.    X
2. Determines interdisciplinary interactions by analyzing information obtained from advanced scientific research.    X
3. Utilizes advanced theoretical and applied knowledge in their field.   X 
4. Relates basic and advanced knowledge in their field and proposes interdisciplinary new ideas.  X  
5. Develops scientific solution proposals and strategies using their theoretical and applied knowledge in the field.   X 
6. Conducts individual and/or group work in research requiring expertise in their field. X   
7. Takes initiative to solve problems encountered in individual or group work related to their field.  X  
8. Participates in interdisciplinary studies with their basic knowledge and analytical thinking skills.  X  
9. Identifies lacks by monitoring scientific developments in their field and manage learning processes to conduct advanced research.  X  
10. Accesses foreign sources in their field using at least one foreign language, updates their knowledge, and communicates with colleagues worldwide.   X 
11. Manages data collection, interpretation, application, and dissemination processes related to their field effectively and safely while considering societal, scientific, cultural, and ethical values.    X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest