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CHM309Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Organic Spectroscopy

This course introduces the principles and applications of various spectroscopic techniques, including UV/Vis, Infrared (IR), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), and Mass Spectrometry (MS). Students will learn about the instrumentation involved in these methods, data interpretation, and their applications in solving analytical problems. The course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of these techniques for structure elucidation and quantitative analysis of organic molecules.

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40h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
SpectroscopyUV/VisInfraredNMRMass Spectrometry

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Ultraviolet/Visible Spectroscopy

2

Infrared Spectroscopy

3

Mass Spectrometry

4

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

5

Structure Elucidation

6

Quantitative Analysis

Total Topics6 topics

Requirements

Knowledge and skills recommended for success

CHM201: General Chemistry I

CHM202: General Chemistry II

CHM301: Organic Chemistry I

💡 Don't have all requirements? Don't worry! Many students successfully complete this course with basic preparation and dedication.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Ultraviolet/Visible and Infrared Spectroscopy

3h

Unit 1: Principles of Ultraviolet/Visible Spectroscopy

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Principles of Ultraviolet/Visible Spectroscopy.
  • •Understand the interaction between radiation and matter.
  • •Solve problems related to wavelength, frequency, and energy of photons.
Week
2

Module 1: Ultraviolet/Visible and Infrared Spectroscopy

3h

Unit 2: Applications of Ultraviolet/Visible Spectroscopy

3 study hours
  • •Study Unit 2: Applications of UV/Visible Spectroscopy.
  • •Learn about quantitative analysis using UV/Vis spectroscopy.
  • •Practice calculations involving Beer-Lambert Law.
Week
3

Module 1: Ultraviolet/Visible and Infrared Spectroscopy

3h

Unit 3: Principles of Infrared Spectroscopy

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Principles of Infrared Spectroscopy.
  • •Understand the relationship between molecular vibrations and IR absorption.
  • •Identify factors governing intensity and energy level of absorption in IR spectra.
Week
4

Module 1: Ultraviolet/Visible and Infrared Spectroscopy

3h

Unit 4: Applications of Infrared Spectroscopy

3 study hours
  • •Study Unit 4: Applications of Infrared Spectroscopy.
  • •Learn about structural elucidation using IR spectroscopy.
  • •Understand the use of IR spectroscopy as a fingerprint technique.
Week
5

Module 2: Mass Spectrometry

3h

Unit 1: Principles of Mass Spectrometry

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Principles of Mass Spectrometry.
  • •Understand the basic components of a mass spectrometer.
  • •Learn about molecular ions and mass spectra.
Week
6

Module 2: Mass Spectrometry

3h

Unit 2: Sample Introduction, Ionisation Techniques and Mass Analysers Used in Mass Spectrometry

3 study hours
  • •Study Unit 2: Sample Introduction, Ionisation Techniques and Mass Analysers Used in Mass Spectrometry.
  • •Understand different sample introduction and ionization techniques.
  • •Learn about various mass analyzers and their features.
Week
7

Module 2: Mass Spectrometry

3h

Unit 3: The Mass Spectrum and Interpretation of a Mass Spectrum

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: The Mass Spectrum and Interpretation of a Mass Spectrum.
  • •Learn about the rules used in the interpretation of mass spectra.
  • •Understand fragmentation patterns for different functional groups.
Week
8

Module 2: Mass Spectrometry

3h

Unit 4: Applications of Mass Spectrometry

3 study hours
  • •Study Unit 4: Applications of Mass Spectrometry.
  • •Learn about GC-MS and LC-MS techniques.
  • •Understand the applications of mass spectrometry in drug discovery and metabolic studies.
Week
9

Module 3: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

3h

Unit 1: Principles of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Principles of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy.
  • •Understand the principles of NMR spectroscopy.
  • •Learn about chemical shift and NMR spectrometers.
Week
10

Module 3: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

3h

Unit 2: Proton (1H)-NMR

3 study hours
  • •Study Unit 2: Proton (1H)-NMR.
  • •Learn about 1H-NMR spectra and spin-spin coupling.
  • •Understand signal intensity and deuterium exchange.
Week
11

Module 3: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

3h

Unit 3: Carbon (13C)-NMR

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Carbon (13C)-NMR.
  • •Understand 13C-NMR spectra and their interpretation.
  • •Learn about chemical shifts of 13C atoms.
Week
12

Module 3: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

3h

Unit 4: Two Dimensional NMR and other Applications of NMR

3 study hours
  • •Study Unit 4: Two Dimensional NMR and other Applications of NMR.
  • •Learn about two-dimensional NMR spectroscopy.
  • •Understand other applications of NMR, including quantitative analysis.
Week
13

Module 3: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

3h

Unit 5: Structure Elucidation of Organic Molecules with Worked Examples

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 5: Structure Elucidation of Organic Molecules with Worked Examples.
  • •Understand how to combine information from different spectra.
  • •Practice structure elucidation with worked examples.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review the principles of each spectroscopic technique (UV/Vis, IR, NMR, MS).

2

Practice interpreting spectra from each technique, focusing on key peaks and fragmentation patterns.

3

Create concept maps linking functional groups to their characteristic spectral features.

4

Work through example problems involving structure elucidation using combined spectroscopic data.

5

Focus on understanding the instrumentation and sample preparation techniques for each method.

6

Practice time management during mock exams to improve speed and accuracy.

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