This course offers comprehensive knowledge about the GC-MS instrument, including its theory and how to use its accessories. GC-MS is a powerful tool for detecting organic pollutants in the environment, providing significant and reliable results. The lab sessions cover various aspects such as mass spectrometry instrumentation, tuning, mass calibration, the impact of different parameters on data acquisition methods (Full Scan and/or SIM), and an introduction to interpreting mass spectra. The course also includes qualitative and quantitative analyses.
