PLSCI 6170

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PLSCI 6170
Advanced Analytical Methods for Plant Systems

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

Principles and practical applications of selected laboratory methods in the plant and environmental sciences. Emphasizes enhancement of laboratory technique and problem-solving skills. Discusses suitability of various procedures for measuring important plant and soil components. Analytical techniques are chosen from elemental analysis by combustion or flow analysis, gas chromatography, HPLC, electrophoresis, electrochemical assays, enzyme assays, bioassays, and mass spectrometry.


Prerequisites one year of general chemistry, one semester of organic chemistry and plant physiology.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2023SP, 2020SP, 2019SP, 2017SP

Learning Outcomes

  • Grasp the operating principles of major analytical techniques for measuring metabolites in plant research, such as, HPLC, GC, LC/MS, GC/MS and enzyme-linked assays.
  • Gain hands-on experience in representative analytical methods.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  9186 PLSCI 6170   LEC 001

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    • F
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Cheng, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  9187 PLSCI 6170   LAB 401

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    • F
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Cheng, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person