Course syllabus adopted 2024-02-08 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameTillämpad molekylspektroskopi
- CodeKOK032
- Credits7.5 Credits
- OwnerMPMCN
- Education cycleSecond-cycle
- Main field of studyChemical Engineering
- DepartmentCHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
- GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language English
- Application code 30112
- Maximum participants50 (at least 10% of the seats are reserved for exchange students)
- Minimum participants12
- Block schedule
- Open for exchange studentsYes
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0107 Examination 6 c Grading: TH | 6 c |
| |||||
| 0207 Laboratory 1.5 c Grading: UG | 1.5 c |
In programmes
- MPMCN - MATERIALS CHEMISTRY, MSC PROGR, Year 1 (compulsory elective)
- MPMCN - MATERIALS CHEMISTRY, MSC PROGR, Year 2 (elective)
Examiner
Xiaoyan Zhang- Associate Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Eligibility
General entry requirements for Master's level (second cycle)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Specific entry requirements
English 6 (or by other approved means with the equivalent proficiency level)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Course specific prerequisites
General chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry or equivalent.Aim
The overall aim of the course is to provide an understanding on how spectroscopic experiments can lead to the confirmation of known molecules and elucidation of shape and structure of unknown compounds of high complexity with a high degree of certainly.Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
- Describe the underlying processes in molecules that give rise to measurable signals.
- Use and describe how the spectroscopic techniques, NMR, IR, Raman and MS work.
- Describe different NMR-techniques.
- Describe different ionization techniques and separations method of ions in mass spectroscopy.
- Explain how frequencies relate to molecular structures and vice versa, and understand the relationship between IR spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy.
- Apply your knowledge in structure elucidation of unknown samples.
- Document and present structure data for known and unknown compounds.
- Select and describe experimental methods, to explain how structural information can be obtained.
Content
The course will cover spectroscopic techniches such as Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Mass spectrometry, IR spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy. The theory behind the techniques, their applications and structure elucidation will be covered in the course.Organisation
The course contains lectures, tutorials and project.Literature
The course material will be presented at lectures and will be available at the homepage of the course.Introduction to Spectroscopy 5th Edition by Lampman, Pavia, Kriz and Vyvyan
Examination including compulsory elements
There will be a final written exam, including problem sets and structure determination from spectra. There will also be a short written report (2-4 pages, you can freely choose one topic on IR, Raman, NMR or MS) plus a team project presentation (structure assignments). Your grade in the course will be determined by your performance on exam, team project presentation and the written report.The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.