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2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

CHEM2190 Structure and Spectroscopy

10 creditsClass Size: 200

Module manager: Dr Stuart Warriner
Email: S.L.Warriner@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

Pre-requisite qualifications

Level 1 in Chemistry or equivalent

Pre-requisites

CHEM1000Introduction to Modern Chemistry

Module replaces

CHEM2310 Chemical Spectroscopy

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

The module includes lectures, workshops, tutorials and assessed coursework, aimed at extending understanding of the theory, and application of NMR spectroscopy and associated analytical techniques, including x-ray crystallography. The shape and symmetry of molecules is important in determining the appearance of the data derived from these techniques and hence it is logical to also discuss molecular symmetry in this module.

Objectives

On completion of the module, students should be able to:
- use 1H, 13C NMR, IR and mass spectrometry in combination in the determination of organic compounds;
- understand the principles underlying NMR spectroscopy;
- appreciate the important of molecular symmetry and symmetry elements;
- understand the principles behind X-ray crystallography.

Learning outcomes
Students will develop analytical skills, critical thinking and problem solving abilities.


Syllabus

Structural elucidation by joint application of physical techniques (NMR/IR/MS). How NMR works- spin angular momentum, effect of radio frequency pulses, spin relaxation, origin of chemical shifts and coupling constants.

Molecular symmetry: symmetry operations and symmetry elements, point groups, character tables.

X-ray Crystallography: translational symmetry and space groups; generation of X-rays, scattering of X-rays by crystals, powder X-ray diffraction, unit cell determination, fingerprinting and polymorph detection. Single crystal crystallography, structure factors, phase problem, Fourier transform and electron density, crystal structure determination.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Coursework21.002.00
Lecture241.0024.00
Tutorial21.002.00
Private study hours66.00
Total Contact hours28.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)94.00

Private study

Students will need to prepare for tutorials and provide written work in advance of these. The new element to the module is the coursework component . Students will need to read around the subject matter in advance of completing the exercises. While they will be guided as to where to find material they will work through this independently.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

This will be through in course questionnaires and through setting and marking of tutorial work.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Tutorial PerformanceWork set in advance12.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)12.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated


Exams
Exam typeExam duration% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)2 hr 00 mins88.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)88.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 31/05/2018

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