KE826: Spectroscopy
The Study Board for Science
Teaching language: English
EKA: N540017112, N540017102
Assessment: Second examiner: None, Second examiner: External
Grading: Pass/Fail, 7-point grading scale
Offered in: Odense
Offered in: Autumn
Level: Master
STADS ID (UVA): N540017101
ECTS value: 5
Date of Approval: 15-05-2023
Duration: 1 semester
Version: Approved - active
Entry requirements
The student should be enrolled on a Master programme in chemistry / medicinal chemistry / nanobioscience or a M.Sc. minor in chemistry.
Academic preconditions
Students taking the course are expected to:
- be able to apply NMR spectroscopy as an analytical tool
- have seen the basic theory of NMR and quantum chemistry
- possess fundamental mathematical abilities
Course introduction
The aim of KE826 is in part to provide an introduction to the theoretical foundation of NMR spectroscopy and in part to provide an understanding of NMR spectroscopy in a context of analytical applications.
The course will for many students be the last focusing on NMR spectroscopy in their education and hence form the basis for applications of NMR spectroscopy in Master projects. In addition the course can provide a basis for further work within NMR research.
The course uses abilities acquired in a basic course in analytical spectroscopy, e.g. KE504, and in basic math courses, as well as in knowledge of quantum chemistry.
In the context of the profile of the education, this course is focused on students acquiring the ability to apply structural-chemical characterisation techniques.
Expected learning outcome
The learning objectives of the course are that the student demonstrates the ability to:
- Identify and analyse 1st and 2nd order spin systems
- Analyse simple pulse sequences using the vector model
- Describe the principles of relaxation
- Explain the principles of 2D NMR spectroscopy and possess knowledge of the most common 2D NMR pulse sequences
- Apply NMR spectroscopy to obtain structural information
Content
The following main topics are contained in the course:
- Spin systems, strong and weak coupling, including AB and ABX
- Relaxation, NOE and dynamic NMR
- Pulse sequences and the vector model
- Principles of 2D NMR and its applications
- NMR of “other” nuclei, including 15N and 31P
- A project
Literature
Horst Friebolin: Basic One- and Two-Dimensional NMR Spectroscopy, 5th ed., Wiley-VCH.ISBN-nr.: 978-3-527-32782-9.
See itslearning for syllabus lists and additional literature references.
See itslearning for syllabus lists and additional literature references.
Examination regulations
Prerequisites for participating in the exam a)
Timing
Autumn
Tests
Project report
EKA
N540017112
Assessment
Second examiner: None
Grading
Pass/Fail
Identification
Full name and SDU username
Language
English
Examination aids
To be announced during the course
ECTS value
0
Additional information
Approval of the project report is a prerequisite for participating in the written exam, exam element a).
Exam element a)
Timing
January
Prerequisites
| Type | Prerequisite name | Prerequisite course |
|---|---|---|
| Examination part | Prerequisites for participating in the exam a) | N540017101, KE826: Spectroscopy |
Tests
Written exam
EKA
N540017102
Assessment
Second examiner: External
Grading
7-point grading scale
Identification
Student Identification Card
Language
English
Duration
4 hours
Examination aids
All common aids are allowed e.g. books, notes, computer programmes which do not use internet etc.
Internet is not allowed during the exam. However, you may visit the course site in itslearning to open system "DE-Digital Exam". If you wish to use course materials from itslearning, you must download the materials to your computer the day before the exam. During the exam you cannot be sure that all course materials is accessible in itslearning.
ECTS value
5
Additional information
The re-exam is changed to an oral examination if there are 5 or fewer students enrolled. The students are given preparation time to work on assignments that are like assignments submitted through the course and for the ordinary exam. The student is then examined orally in the assignments.
Indicative number of lessons
Teaching Method
Teacher responsible
Timetable
Administrative Unit
Team at Educational Law & Registration
Offered in
Recommended course of study
Transition rules
Transitional arrangements describe how a course replaces another course when changes are made to the course of study.
If a transitional arrangement has been made for a course, it will be stated in the list.
See transitional arrangements for all courses at the Faculty of Science.