The Curriculum Components contains

⦁ Introduction to Analytical Testing
⦁ Overview of analytical methods: spectroscopy, chromatography, mass spectrometry.
⦁ Applications in biology: protein quantification, metabolite analysis.
⦁ Reading: SOPs for analytical testing in GLP labs.

⦁ Spectroscopic Techniques
⦁ UV-Vis, fluorescence, and IR spectroscopy.
⦁ Practical: Quantify protein concentration using a spectrophotometer.

⦁ Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry
⦁ HPLC, GC, and LC-MS principles.
⦁ Applications: drug purity, biomarker detection.
⦁ Practical: Run a sample through HPLC and analyze chromatograms.

⦁ Equipment Validation and Calibration
⦁ Principles of equipment testing: IQ/OQ/PQ (Installation, Operational, Performance Qualification).
⦁ Calibration of pipettes, balances, and analytical instruments.
⦁ Practical: Perform calibration of a pipette and validate a centrifuge.

⦁ Quality Control and Data Interpretation
⦁ Statistical analysis of analytical data (e.g., standard curves, LOD/LOQ).
⦁ Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and regulatory compliance.
⦁ Assignment: Design a validation protocol for a new analytical instrument.