Learning Outcomes

In this free course, you will learn how to:

• Describe the fundamental principles and components of gas chromatography (GC) systems
• Identify the different types of detectors used in GC and their applications
• Explain the steps involved in preparing samples and performing injections for GC analysis
• Discuss the set up of GC parameters including carrier gas flow, temperature programming, and injection mode
• Apply method development techniques to optimise GC separation and improve resolution
• Generate chromatograms to assess data quality and detect analytical issues
• Solve common problems in GC such as peak tailing, baseline drift, and signal loss
• Plan routine maintenance procedures including replacing septa, liners, and filters
• Analyse system performance to ensure consistent operation and compliance with laboratory standards
• Select suitable preventive measures and best practices to extend instrument life and avoid downtime