Program Overview
Instrumental Chemical Analysis at Trent provides a unique blend of theory and hands-on experience in modern analytical instrumentation. Students gain expertise in mass spectrometry, separation techniques, and data analysis. The program prepares graduates for employment in government and industry, including a paid practicum in the third term.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Gain the theoretical understanding of how modern instruments work and the skills to operate them in this one-of-a-kind program. At Trent, you will gain depth as well as breadth in the area of instrumental chemical analysis, preparing you for the workplace. Gain extensive theoretical knowledge, hands-on experience, and problem-solving skills with modern instrumentation and meet the needs of employers. The only programs of their kind in North America, Instrumental Chemical Analysis was created in response to the shortage of individuals with an appropriate mix of theoretical and practical knowledge in chemical analysis. Home to the world-renowned Water Quality Centre, Trent has a remarkable array of analytical equipment, primarily mass spectrometers, and associated sample preparation and sample introduction devices, and is perfectly positioned to offer these programs. In one year, you can gain significant knowledge as well as hands-on experience in instrumental chemical analysis, and be highly employable in positions in government and industry around the world. A paid placement in the third term provides you with the opportunity to collaborate with government, industry or another academic institution.
Outline:
Fall:
- ICAN 5001 Principles of Mass Spectrometry
- ICAN 5002 Advanced Analytical Separation Techniques
- ICAN 5003 Accreditation and Quality Management Systems
- ICAN 5004 Statistical Analysis and Data Processing
- ICAN 5110 Troubleshooting Analytical Methods and Instruments
Winter:
- ICAN 5005 Instrument Maintenance and Repair
- ICAN 5111 Project Planning for Practicum
- ICAN 5120 Sample Preparation
- ICAN 5121 Advanced Spectrometry: ICP-MS and LC-MS-MS
- ICAN 5122 Other Analytical Methods Overview
Spring/Summer:
- ICAN 5200 Practicum
