The National Center for Forensic Science provides professional training in the area of fire debris analysis. The Basic and Advanced Fire Debris Analysis courses are specific to fire debris analysis, and the Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry course is designed for forensic science in general. All courses are developed and taught by subject matter experts. The instructor is available during the course period for questions, and discussion.
The courses are offered through the University of Central Florida’s School of Technology Leadership and Innovation Workforce Upskilling. Web based instruction provides training without the cost of travel and time lost from the laboratory. Our courses are asynchronous, meaning students can access the information at a time most convenient for them.
Gas Chromatography – Mass Spectrometry
| Dates: | Enroll anytime. Continuous Enrollment |
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| Course Title: | Gas Chromatography – Mass Spectrometry |
| Course Description: |
Subject matter experts have developed this course for analysts who want to learn more about the GC-MS and its use. The course is comprised of lessons on the subjects of chromatographic separation, ionization sources, mass analyzers and detectors, method development and troubleshooting, and applications. The material in the lesson is varied in format with text, figures, and animation that explain and demonstrate basic principles and procedures. An instructor will be available to answer questions and promote discussion of particular topics. Exercises and quizzes are at the end of each lesson to reinforce comprehension and retention of the lesson concepts. The course is asynchronous and self-paced. It contains approximately 20 hours of content; with study and testing we estimate that the entire course will take 35-40 hours. Students will have access to the course and the instructor for the entire time frame |
| Instructor: | Laura Hernandez, Forensic Scientist, Forensic and Scientific Testing, |
| Prerequisites: | Students must have a college degree in chemistry or a related scientific degree and experience with instrumental analytical techniques. |
| Location and Duration: | This is an 8-week online course. |
| Technical Requirements: | To take this online course, you must have access to a computer with an Internet connection and an email account. A broadband Internet connection is preferred. |
| Costs: | $500.00
Refunds will be issued only in extreme cases and considered on a case by case basis. |
| Registration: | Registration is now open.
Please note: Payment in full must be received before course access will be granted. To pay by check, please call UCF’s Continuing Education department at 407-882-0260. Credit card payment may be made online. For general inquiries and registration questions contact Mary Williams at (407) 823-6038 or ncfsclasshelp@ucf.edu. Register Now |