Mass Spectrometry in Undergraduate Education

在过去的25年里，化学分析中使用的仪器已经 发生了巨大的变化 质谱技术的快速发展 例如，由于计算机的进步， 接口、气相色谱和四极质量检测系统。 自质谱分析成为日常必不可少的 作为识别有机物质的工具，学生必须 主修实验室科学的学生获得了使用这种技术的经验。 该项目使和平研究所能够实现这些目标。 实验 让学生能够更熟练地使用 质谱仪和解释由该仪器产生的数据。 该仪器也用于其他实验室学科，包括 生物学、医学技术、犯罪学和安全科学。 该机构正在将NSF赠款与等量的 资金

During the past 25 years, instrumentation use in chemical analysis has changed dramatically. The rapid development of mass spectroscopic analysis for example, has been made possible by advances in computer interfacing, gas chromatography, and quadrupole mass detection systems. Since mass spectroscopy analysis has become a routine indispensable tool for identifying organic substances, it is essential that students majoring in laboratory sciences gain experiences with this technique. This project enables IUP to implement these goals. The experiments done by the students allow them to become more proficient in using the mass spectrometer and in interpreting data produced by this instrument. This instrument is also used in other laboratory disciplines including Biology, Medical Technology, Criminology, and Safety Science. The institution is matching the NSF grant with an equal amount of funds.