CHE-20083 - Module Specification
School of Chemical and Physical Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This module will introduce you to the theory and applications of analytical and spectroscopic techniques including Nuclear Magnetic Resonance of organic compounds and a number of related spectroscopic techniques. The module also explores how the analysis of the symmetry properties of molecules can be applied to predict and interpret the vibrational spectra of molecules. Through laboratory work and data handling exercises you will build competence at generating and interpreting experimental data, while the lectures develop theoretical knowledge of analytical techniques.

1. To develop, expand upon and connect fundamental principles of spectroscopy and spectroscopic techniques, and their application to organic and inorganic molecules.
2. To develop understanding of fundamental principles of analytical instrumental techniques and their application in analysis of complex samples.
3. To develop understanding of advanced inorganic chemistry topics such as symmetry and its relationship with structure and spectra.
4. To develop problem-solving skills through data retrieval, generation and analysis.
5. To develop experimental and analytical laboratory skills.

Intended Learning Outcomes

describe and explain the theoretical principles behind a variety of analytical techniques including optical spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and the reasons for the observed phenomena: 1,3
analyse the symmetry properties of molecules to predict and interpret vibrational IR and Raman spectra: 2
predict and interpret detailed features of spin-1/2 NMR spectra in organic molecules and communicate those interpretations in compliance with standards of presentation in chemistry: 3
analyse and interpret various types of spectral and analytical data obtained from selected techniques (mass spectrometry¿ nuclear magnetic resonance, infrared spectroscopy) to determine molecular structures: 1,3
communicate the analysis, interpretation and significance of experimental results in compliance with scientific writing conventions and standards: 1
locate, analyse and apply information from literature, chemical databases, and scientific journal articles: 1

Study hours

Active learning hours:
Lectures, laboratories, workshops, formative assessments, assessments feedback sessions - 42 hrs
Independent Study:
Independent Study - 108 hrs

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment