KD2320 Spectroscopic Tools for Chemistry 9.0 credits

• Educational level

  Second cycle

• Academic level (A-D)

  C

• Subject area

  Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
  

• Grade scale

  A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

• Course page on KTH Social

Learning outcomes

The aim of the course is to develop the knowledge and the understanding of nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR), mass spectrometry (MS), infrared (IR) and Raman spectroscopies in order to elucidate molecular structures and dynamics.

After completion of the course the student should be able to

- describe the principles of NMR, MS, IR and Raman methods with special regard to their advantages and limitations,

- analyze the NMR, MS, IR and Raman spectra, interpret and use the relationship between the spectral parameters and the molecular structure,

- make a proper choice and strategy for analysing and solving structural problems,

- recognize and explain the effects of molecular dynamics such as chemical exchange in the spectra.

Course main content

Basic principals of nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR), mass spectrometry (MS), infrared (IR) and Raman spectroscopies. Interpretation of spectra to elucidate molecular structures and dynamics.

The course contains lectures, tutorials and laboratory practices. Tutorials will supplement the lectures and a significant amount of time will be spent on solving problems and answering questions. Regular homework projects of gradually increasing complexity provide the students with working knowledge of the topics.

Eligibility

Admission requirements for programme students at KTH:
At least 150 credits from grades 1, 2 and 3 of which at least 110 credits from years 1 and 2, and bachelor's work must be completed, within a programme that includes:
75 university credits (hp) in chemistry or chemical engineering, 20 university credits (hp) in mathematics and 6 university credits (hp) in computer science or corresponding.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge in organic chemistry

Literature

Organic Structural Spectroscopy, Prentice Hall, 2001,
J. B. Lambert, H.F. Shurvell, D.A. Lightner and R. G. Cooks. 
ISBN: 0-13-258690-8

Examination

• LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 4.0 credits, grade scale: P, F
• TEN1 - Examination, 4.0 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• ÖVN1 - Home Assignments, 1.0 credits, grade scale: P, F

Requirements for final grade

Laboratory work (LAB1; 4 credits)
Examination (TEN1; 4 credits)
Exercises and Home Assignments (ÖVN1; 1 credits)

The final grade will be grade of the examination

Offered by

CHE/Chemistry

Examiner

Zoltan Szabo <zoltan@kth.se>

Supplementary information

The course has the same content as the courses KD2210 Applied Organic Molecular Spectroscopy and KD2060 NMR-spectroscopy.

Only one of the courses KD2320, KD2210 and KD2060 may be included in the exam.

Version

Course plan valid from: Autumn 12.
Examination information valid from: Autumn 10.