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University Teaching of Mass Spectrometry as a Key Practical Technique within the Context of a Fully Integrated, Spiral Curriculum

Andrew F. Worrall, Craig D. Campbell, Megan O. Midson, Malcolm I. Stewart

Abstract

Mass spectrometry (MS) is introduced to high school students in the UK in many pre-university course syllabi. As such, we have identified the use of MS as a key technique that should be taught practically to undergraduates from the outset of their studies. This mini-review describes how we introduce and develop students’ use of MS throughout our three-year undergraduate spiral curriculum practical program, using atmospheric pressure chemical ionization MS (APCI-MS).

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