Available Training Courses and Dates

Circular Dichroism J-Series
FT-IR Spectroscopy
Fluorescence
UV-Vis/NIR
Polarimeter
HPLC and X-LC
SFC / SFE Training Course

CD Spectroscopy Applications

Dates:
February 4-5, 2008
May 12-13, 2008
August 11-12, 2008
November 3-4, 2008

Cost: $1,200.00
This course is designed for all levels of experience with protein chemistry. From the newly appointed laboratory assistant to the seasoned investigator, all attendees will find this seminar a valuable learning experience.

An Introduction to CD Spectroscopy:
	Theory, design and application of the J-Series CD Spectrometer
	Optimizing instrument parameters
	Introduction to data acquisition
	Options and accessories
Maintenance and Servicing:
	Instrument design and layout
	Standard maintenance procedures
	Description of optical system
Applications for CD:
	Introduction to Spectra Manager
	Thermal and chemical denaturation
	Starting CD measurements and capturing raw data
	Secondary structure analysis
	Vibrational Circular Dichroism J-Series (VCD)

FT-IR Sample Analysis
Individual or group available upon request
Dates:
February 11-12, 2008
May 14-15, 2008
August 13-14, 2008
November 5-6, 2008

Cost: $1,200.00
This course will discuss FT-IR sample preparation for transmission and reflection methods of sample analysis. From theory to the essentials of data manipulation, this course will appeal to all FT-IR users.

Accessories and Techniques for FT-IR Sample Analysis :
	Theory of Infrared Spectroscopy
	Principles of Fourier Transform (FT-IR)
	Introduction of sample analysis
Infrared Analysis Methods:
	Infrared transmission
	Infrared reflection accessories
Library Searching and Data Manipulation Library database search procedures and electronic data manipulation - why, when and how.
Infrared Reflection Accessories Infrared reflection accessories, analysis methods
FT-IR Microscopy Sample analysis using FT-IR Microscopy
Laboratory Exercises Hands-on exercises - examination of various sample accessories

Individual or group available upon request
Dates:
February 14, 2008
June 10, 2008
August 26, 2008
November 17, 2008

Cost: $800.00
This intensive 1-day training course will introduce fluorescence spectroscopy, outline common sample handling methods and provide guidance on the Jasco Spectra Manager software for instrument control and data analysis functions. This course is designed for all levels of FP-6000 instrument users.

Theory of Fluorescence Spectroscopy
	The Jasco FP-6000 series instruments – use and maintenance
	Sampling applications of fluorescence spectroscopy
Overview of Spectra Manager Software
	Instrument control: Spectra Measurement, Time Course, Fixed Wavelength, Intensity Monitor, Quantitative Analysis and 3-D Spectra Measurement
	Spectra Analysis: spectra view features, processing commands and data output
Hands-on Exercises
	A simple fluorescence spectrum
	Optimization of fluorescence data collection
	Liquid and Solid sample accessories, Peltier sample accessories

UV-Vis/NIR Spectrophotometers

Individual or group available upon request
Dates:
February 13, 2008
June 9, 2008
August 25, 2008
November 7, 2008

Cost: $800.00
This intensive 1-day training course will introduce UV-Vis and UV-Vis/NIR spectroscopy, outline common sample handling methods and provide guidance on the Jasco Spectra Manager software for instrument control and data analysis functions. This course is designed for all levels of UV-Vis/NIR instrument users.

Theory of UV-Vis Spectroscopy
	The Jasco V-500/V-600 series instruments – use and maintenance
	Sampling applications of UV-Vis/NIR spectroscopy
Overview of Spectra Manager Software
	Instrument control: Spectra Measurement, Time Course, Fixed Wavelength, Abs/%T Monitor, Quantitative Analysis
	Spectra Analysis: spectra view features, processing commands and data output
Hands-on Exercises
	A simple UV-Vis spectrum
	Optimization of UV-Vis data collection
	Liquid and Solid sample accessories, Peltier sample accessories

Individual or group available upon request
Dates:
February 15, 2008
June 11, 2008
August 27, 2008
November 18, 2008

Cost: $800.00
This intensive 1-day training course will introduce polarimetry measurements, outline common sample handling methods and provide guidance on the Jasco Spectra Manager software for instrument control and data analysis functions. This course is designed for all levels of P-1000/2000 instrument users.

Theory of polarimetry
	The Jasco P-1000/P-2000 series instruments – use and maintenance
	Sampling applications of polarimetry
Overview of Spectra Manager Software
	Instrument control: Polarimeter Measurement, Time Course
	Polarimeter Analysis: data processing commands & output
Hands-on Exercises
	A simple Polarimeter data collection
	Optimization of polarimetry data collection
	Liquid sample accessories, Peltier sample accessories

Individual or group available upon request
Dates:
February 7-8, 2008
May 21-22, 2008
August 4-5, 2008
November 12-13, 2008

Cost: $1,200.00
This course is designed for all levels of experience with chromatography. From theory and design of HPLC systems to hints on data management, this course will appeal to all users of liquid chromatography separation techniques.

An Introduction to High Pressure Liquid Chromatography:
	Theory, Design and application of the HPLC modules
	Optimizing instrument parameters
	Introduction to data acquisition
	Chiral detection overview using HPLC
Maintenance and Servicing:
	Instrument modules design and layout
	Investigation of mechanical systems
	Standard maintenance procedures
	Identification and use of time-effective HPLC fault diagnostics
Data Acquisition Systems:
	Intro to the software principles of SSI’s EZChrom Elite
	Introduction to the software princples of ChromPass
	Regulatory aspects of software
	HPLC measurements and capturing raw data
	Post capture reporting

Individual or group available upon request
Dates:
February 5-6, 2008
May 19-20, 2008
August 6-7, 2008
November 10-11, 2008

This course is designed for all levels of experience with chromatography. From theory and design of SFC systems to hints on data management, this course will appeal to all users of supercritical fluid chromatography separation and extraction techniques.

An Introduction to Supercritical Fluid Chromatography:
	Theory, Design and Application of the SFC modules
	Optimizing instrument parameters
	Introduction to data acquisition
	Chiral molecule detection overview using SFC
Maintenance and Servicing:
	Instrument modules design and layout
	Investigation of mechanical systems
	Standard maintenance procedures
	Identification and use of time-effective SFC fault diagnostics
Data Acquisition Systems:
	Intro to the software principles of SSI’s EZChrom Elite
	Regulatory aspects of software
	SFC measurements and capturing raw data
	Post capture reporting