Description: Selecting appropriate materials and techniques based on analyte and matrix.

Terminal Competency:

Design a method based on the analyte/matrix.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Choose analytical chromatographic techniques.

2. Identify materials needed for the analysis.

3. Select reference standards for the analysis.

4. Modify chromatographic conditions to achieve separation.

5. Use established protocols to validate GC methods.

6. Identify emerging approaches to enhance sustainability.

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Description: Methods and techniques used to achieve extraction of analytes.

Terminal Competency:

Prepare a sample.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Consider sample composition.

2. Describe the sample preparation approach.

3. Determine how the sample should be introduced into the system.

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Description: Techniques used to introduce samples into the system.

Terminal Competency:

Introduce a sample into the system.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Choose a sample introduction system based on test requirements.

2. Choose appropriate materials for optimal sample introduction.

3. Operate different injection systems.

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Description: Parameters which may be manipulated to achieve optimal analyte separation.

Terminal Competency:

Manipulate parameters for optimal analyte separation.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Describe the concept of GC analysis.

2. Select stationary phase for the analysis.

3. Operate GC.

4. Optimize experimental conditions.

5. Utilize retention indices.

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Description: Detection systems used for gas chromatography.

Terminal Competency:

Discuss the use of detection systems for gas chromatography.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Describe detector options for GC.

2. Select detector for the analysis.

3. Operate different detectors for GC.

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Description: Translating chromatographic data into useful information.

Terminal Competency:

Perform data handling activities.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Interpret chromatographic data.

2. Determine integration parameters to improve quantification.

3. Apply statistical skills to data sets.

4. Evaluate QC.

5. Create graphical representations.

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Description: Knowledge and skills required to assure optimal day-to-day operation of GCs.

Terminal Competency:

Support the optimization of day to day operations.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Operate instrumental software packages.

2. Maintain operational readiness.

3. Recognize instrument performance issues.

4. Demonstrate troubleshooting.

5. Implement method validation plan.

6. Transfer GC knowledge.

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Description: Emerging commercial technology in the GC field.

Terminal Competency:

Apply advanced GC techniques.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Recognize the need for multi-dimensional separations (e.g., GCxGC, 2DGC)

2. Recognize the role of un-targeted screening approaches using mass spectrometry for analyte identification.

3. Recognize the role of hyphenated techniques (e.g., MS, HRMS, FTIR).

4. Identify additional GC-related technologies.

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