CH2102 - Spectroscopy and Spectroscopic Methods
[Offered in odd-numbered years]
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2017 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
Offered in SP1, in odd numbered years only
Spectroscopic methods are widely used methods for the analysis and characterisation of materials. These lectures begin with the regions of the electromagnetic spectrum and the corresponding spectroscopic techniques. The basic principles of absorption and emission of radiation will be presented with a summary of aspects of the physical chemistry behind these spectroscopic techniques and their instrumentation. When individual techniques are later discussed, the main focus will be the application of these methods in characterising molecules and reactions. The spectroscopic methods presented will include mass spectrometry, vibrational spectroscopy (infrared and Raman spectroscopy), UV-visible spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. Topics will be presented with a historical background, highlighting the advances that have increased the applications for these techniques in modern chemistry. This course will conclude with a discussion on the application of instrumental methods to structure confirmation and structure determination for organic molecules.
Learning Outcomes
- to provide students with an understanding of the theory behind modern chemical spectroscopy;
- to develop the ability of students to use spectroscopic techniques for the structural characterisation of molecules;
- to develop the practical skills of students required to collect and interpret spectroscopic information.
| Prerequisites: | (CH1001 OR CH1011) |
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: | CH2002 CH3004 CH2022 CH2032 CH3022 CH3032 CH5202 |
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| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 23-Mar-2017 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Murray Davies |
| Lecturers: | Dr Murray Davies, Dr Chris Glasson, Dr Dana Roberts, Dr George Vamvounis, Dr Mark Robertson. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (60% - 80%); practical component (20% - 40%). |
Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.