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Espectrometría de Masas para Análisis Elemental y Molecular

Código asignatura
MCANBI01-1-001
Curso
Primero
Temporalidad
Primer Semestre
Carácter
Obligatoria
Créditos
3
Pertenece al itinerario Bilingüe
No
Actividades
  • Clases Expositivas (17.5 Hours)
  • Prácticas de Aula/Semina (4 Hours)
  • Tutorías Grupales (1 Hours)
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This subject belongs to the MODULE 1 (compulsory, theoretical), which has 7 different subjects lasting all of them 3 ECTS. Specifically, this is one out of the 5 subjects of the Master that will be taught in englsih, as part of the final aim of converting the whole master into a full international degree in a short period of time

Mass Spectrometry (MS) has established as an essential tool in any laboratory for both the identification (qualitative analysis) and determination (quantitative analysis) of compounds of interest in biology, clinical and environmental analysis. This subject will provide the student with the basic and applied knowledge required to choose the adequate MS technique to solve any specific problem. In addition some important applications nowadays will be explained in detail.

In the context of this master degree, this subject will serve as an indispensable introduction to many optional subects such as: “Análisis Clínicos y Farmacológicos, Proteómica cualitativa y cuantitativa y análisis de biomarcadores, Análisis de alimentos y toxicológico, Análisis Medioambiental y Métodos de análisis basados en el uso de isótopos estables”. It is also closely related to the other compulsory subject titled “Técnicas actuales en ciencias de separación”.

This is a compulsory subject so its requisites match up with the general ones of the master degree:

“The prerequisite for entry the master will be a first cycle degree in one of the following disciplines:

-           Bachelor degree in chemistry

-           Bachelor degree in the related disciplines: Physics, Geology, Biology, Biochemsitry, Pharmacy, Medicin, Environmental Sciences and Food technology

-           Bachelor degree in engineering chemistry

-           Other related Bachelor degrees in Sciences and Life Sciences.

In the case of students from other countries which could have studied different disciplines, every specific case will be evaluated to check if the student profile matches the prerequisites of the master.”

The expected learning outcomes will be:

RA-1.- The student should demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, principles and theories relating to the subject areas studied during the Master program.

RA-2.- The student should be able to read and understand scientific papers published in international journals.

RA-3.- The student should be able to write correctly a report about a specific research topic and present it in front of a specialized audience.

RA-4.-  The student should be able to apply knowledge in practice, in particular to solve specific and complex problems.

Basic competences:

CB6.-  Ability to understand the knowledge required to be original in the development and application of ideas, usually in a research context

CB8.-  Ability to integrate knowledge and handle complexity, and formulate judgements with incomplete or limited information, but that include reflecting on ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgements

CB9.-  Ability to communicate their conclusions, and the knowledge and rationale underpinning these, to specialist and non-specialist audiences clearly and unambiguously.

CB10.- Learning skills that will allow them to continue to study in a manner that may be largely self-directed or autonomous, and to take responsibility for their own professional development.

General Competences:

CG1.- Ability to analyse material and synthesise concepts

CG4.- Information-management competences, in relation to primary and secondary information sources and ability to manage adequately such obtained information.

Specific Competences:

CE1.- Knowledge of the basis for the main analysis techniques, both already established and state-of-the-art techniques, and the related experimental methodologies.

CE2.- Skills required for the conduct of advanced laboratory procedures and use of instrumentation in synthetic and analytical work both in a research and routine lab.

CE-5.- Ability to choose the right analytical technique for the analysis and characterization of different materials and nanomaterials.

CE-6.- Ability to choose the right analytical technique for the analysis, characterization and quantification of compounds of interest, both inorganics and organics, in complex samples.

CE-7.- Ability to assimilate and evaluate laboratory results to solve problems efficiently

The contents of the subject will be:

Mass spectrometry. Isotopes. Accurate mass and accuracy. Resolution. Mass calibration.

Ionisation sources: electron ionisation, chemical ionisation, fast atom bombarment, electrospray, MALDI, ICP.

Mass analyzers: quadrupole, time of flight, magnetic sector, ion trap, ICR, orbritrap. Tandem Mass spectrometry

Hybrid systems: interfaces to GC, CE and HPLC

Mass spectra interpretation. Elucidation of chemical structures.

Quantitative analysis using MS. Internal standards. Stable isotopes and isotope dilution.

Applications: peptides and proteins, clinical samples, food analysis, environmental pollutants, pharmaceutical products.

These contents will be organised into the following units and sections:

Unit 1: Instrumentation in MS

Section 1. History of MS. Introduction to MS. Isotopes. Accurate mass and accuracy. Resolution. Mass calibration. Isotopic standards

Section 2. Ionisation proceses. electron ionisation, chemical ionisation, fast atom bombarment, electrospray, MALDI, ICP.

Section 3. Mass Analizers: quadrupole, time of flight, magnetic sector, ion trap, ICR, orbritrap. And other mass analyzers combinations.

Section 4. Ion detection systems and data treatment.

Section 5. Interfaces: chromatography-MS, electrophoresis-MS, Tandem MS/MS.

Section 6. Information for the structural elucidation of organic compounds: precursor ion, fragmentation processes, isotopic distribution.

Section 7. Elemental and organic spectra interpretation.

Section 8. Quantitative analysis using MS: use of stable isotopes and isotope dilution methods.

Unit 2. Applications to Bioanalysis, clinical, pharmaceutical and environmental

Section 9. Structural analysis of peptides and proteins using MS: Intact protein analysis. Peptide mapping. Peptide sequencing.  “Top-down” and “bottom-up” strategies

Section 10. Applications of MS for clinical chemistry, food analysis, environmental analysis and determination of pharmaceutical products.

The wide variety of learning and teaching approaches used are divided into 2 big groups:

On-site activities:

  • 16 lectures (one hour each), supported by multimedia teaching techniques, where the basis of MS will be introduced to the students.
  • 4 problem-solving classes (one hour each) where different topics and problems, previously worked out by the students, will be discussed and solved.
  • Teaching in smaller groups (1 hour), where the most involved issues related to MS spectra interpretation will be discussed. Student participation will be promoted

Distance activities:

  • Individual work: The student should devote time to assimilate the concepts and background introduced by the teacher during the lectures. In addition, the student should go into the main topics using primary and secondary information sources, including information retrieval through on-line computer searches. Problem-solving classes will be used to clarify questions raised during such work.
  • Team work: The teaching in smaller groups will be performed in groups. Such goups will be maintained for any other activity which could take place, for example, in problem-solving clases. Also, ability to interact with other people and to engage in team-working will be promoted.

Student workload (hours) for each specific section is given in the following table:

On-site work

Distance work

Sections

Hours

Lectures

Problem solving classes

Laboratory practices,

Clinical practices

Small-group teaching

External practices

Evaluation sessions

Total

Team-work

Individual work

Total

Section 1

9

3

1

4

2

3

5

Section 2

7

2

2

-

5

5

Section 3

7.5

2

0.5

2.5

-

5

5

Section 4

3.5

1

1

-

2.5

2.5

Section 5

4.5

1

0.5

1.5

-

3

3

Section 6

6

1

1

-

5

5

Section 7

11

2

1

3

5

3

8

Section 8

9

1

1

2

3

4

7

Section 9

8

1

0.5

1.5

2

4.5

6.5

Section 10

9.5

2

2

4

1

4.5

5.5

Total

75

16

4

-

-

1

-

1.5

22,5

13

39,5

52,5

Teaching and learning methods

Hours

%

Total

On-site

Lectures

16

21.3

22,5

Problem-solving classes

4

5.3

Laboratory practices

-

-

Clinical practices

-

-

Small-group teaching

1

1.3

External practices

-

-

Evaluation sessions

1.5

2

Distance

Team work

13

17,3

52,5

Individual work

39,5

52,7

Total

75

100

The procedures, different aspects and the criteria used for the assessment of student performance is given in the following table. The weight of each assessment procedure in the final mark of the student is also given:

Procedure

Assessment criteria

Instrument

Weight (%)

Written examination

Command of the matter and degree of attainment of the expected learning outcomes.

Exam

80 %

Assessment of individual work

Participation and interest shown during the problema-solving and and small-group teaching classes.

Exercises. Personal assessment of the teacher.

20 %

General:

  • “Mass spectrometry: a text book” J. H. Gross, Ed. Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg, Alemania. 2004.
  • “ICP Mass Spectrometry Handbook”, S. Nelsm, Ed. Blackwell Publishing, CRC Press, USA, 2005.
  • “Bioanalytical Chemistry” A. Manz, N. Pamme, D. Iossifidis, Imperial College Press, London, UK, 2004.

  

Specific:

  • “Quantitative Proteomics by Mass Spectrometry”, S. Sechi, Humana Press, New Jersey, USA, 2007.
  • 1991, Anal.Chem., Huang&Henion “Packed-capillary liquid chromatography/ion-spray tandem mass spectrometry determination of biomolecules”
  • 1994, J. Am. Soc. Mass Spectrom., Emmet & Caprioli “Micro-Electrospray Mass Spectrometry: Ultra High sensitivity analysis of peptides and proteins”
  • 1993, Anal. Chem., Smith et al. “Capillary electrophoresis/mass spectrometry”
  • 2004, J. Mass Spectrom., Sleno et al. “Ion activation methods for tandem mass spectrometry”
  • 2008, J. Am. Soc. Mass Spectrom., Glish et al.: “Hybrid Mass Spectrometers for Tandem Mass Spectrometry”
  • 2007, Nature Methods, Siuti et al.:  “Decoding protein modifications using top-down mass spectrometry”
  • 2004, Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology, Steen et al.: “the ABC’s (and XYZ’s) of peptide sequencing”

  

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