BIP-31306 Spectroscopy

Course

Credits 6.00

Language of instruction:

English

Assumed knowledge on:

Principles of Molecular Structure and Chemical Bonding (BIP-20806) and Analytical Methods in Organic Chemistry (ORC-11806)

Contents:

This course deals with the physical background of various spectroscopic techniques and the use of these techniques in the analysis of organic and biological compounds. It is an extension of the courses Analytical Methods in Organic Chemistry and Principles of Molecular Structure and Chemical Bonding. The course will focus on the optical spectroscopy and magnetic resonance and the application of these techniques in the chemical and physical analysis of compounds. The practical part of the course will give an illustration of the subjects treated in the lectures and provides training in the use of spectroscopic equipment and the interpretation of spectra. At the end of the course the students will work in small groups to learn to select and apply spectroscopic methods in practice.

Learning outcomes:

- knowledge and understanding of the elementary quantum mechanical interpretation of spectroscopic results;
- insight into the physical background of spectroscopic techniques;
- being able to determine spectroscopic properties of molecules and more complex systems;
- being able to translate spectroscopic results into chemical and physical properties of compounds and systems;
- being able to make a well-motivated choice between various spectroscopic techniques to answer a scientific question;
- recognizing the importance of spectroscopy as one of the major tools in Molecular Life Sciences;

Activities:

- attend lectures and studying the course material;
- working out of exercises;
- performing practical experiments and small projects;
- working in groups;
- verbal presentation;
- writing reports.

Examination:

The course will be concluded with a written exam with open questions. The practical part will be evaluated on the basis of: active presence, knowledge, experimental results, working out of the exercises, verbal presentation and report.

Literature:

Atkins, P. and De Paula, J., Physical Chemistry, 9th ed (Oxford University Press, ISBN 978-0-19-954337-3). Course syllabus and manual for practicals will be handed over at the beginning of the course.