The 3-day course includes:

• Plant taxonomy and botanical nomenclature
• Herbarium techniques and importance of voucher samples
• Identification and authentication of botanicals by macroscopy and microscopy methods
• Preparation of botanical samples for microscopic analyses
• The basic principles and operation of HPTLC
• The role of LC/MS and GC/MS in authenticating processed materials
• Modern LC separation and detection techniques, including supercritical fluid chromatography
• Modern LC column particle technologies and the concepts and parameters which drive separation performance
• How LC methods can be transferred among columns with different particle size, as well as between LC platforms of varying levels of performance (HPLC, UHPLC and UPLC)
• How LC methods can be used for qualitative and quantitative analysis and comparison of botanicals
• LC data processing, including how CDS software can be used to expedite data analysis and evaluation
• Chromatographic peak homogeneity (UV and MS)
• How UV spectral libraries are created and used

The 5-day course includes:

• Plant taxonomy and botanical nomenclature
• Herbarium techniques and importance of voucher samples
• Identification and authentication of botanicals by macroscopy and microscopy methods
• Preparation of botanical samples for microscopic analyses
• The basic principles and operation of HPTLC
• The role of LC/MS and GC/MS in authenticating processed materials
• Modern LC separation and detection techniques, including supercritical fluid chromatography
• Modern LC column particle technologies and the concepts and parameters which drive separation performance
• How LC methods can be transferred among columns with different particle size, as well as between LC platforms of varying levels of performance (HPLC, UHPLC and UPLC) how LC methods can be used for qualitative and quantitative analysis and comparison of botanicals
• LC data processing, including how CDS software can be used to expedite data analysis and evaluation
• Chromatographic peak homogeneity (UV and MS)
• How UV spectral libraries are created and used
• MS theory
• MS acquisition modes
• MS method development
• MS calibration
• MS quantification
• MS sample preparation

Fee may be paid by VISA, MasterCard or Invoice me for payment by check.
Fee includes training and registration, lodging, and session materials. Airfare is not included.
A confirmation e-mail will be forwarded after registration is completed.
For more information concerning this course please email nptl@olemiss.edu or call 662-915-1090.

 

Cancellation & Refunds

• • All cancellation requests must be made in writing (e-mail) to organizer.
  • Cancellations received prior to 1 month before course date will receive a refund less a $100 administrative fee.
  • Cancellations received 1 month to 15 days prior to course date will receive a refund of 50% of the total amount of registration.
  • No refunds will be given for cancellation requests made if request is within 15 days of course.