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CH 518 Instrumental Analysis in Forensic Toxicology and Chemistry

This course is a graduate level course designed to familiarize the student with the principles and application of chromatographic and mass spectroscopic instrumentation in use in both forensic toxicology and forensic chemistry analyses. In this course, students will learn the fundamental principles of instrumental operation, the design and function of their various component parts and how their properties can be selected or adjusted to solve analytical problems. The course is designed to instill proper practices for chemical hygiene, laboratory safety, instrument maintenance and data assessment and interpretation. This course will fully prepare the students for their upcoming coursework involving application of the instrumentation for toxicological and chemical analysis.