Course - Spectroscopic Methods in Organic Chemistry - KJ2022
KJ2022 - Spectroscopic Methods in Organic Chemistry
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | H |
Course content
By a combination of lectures, exercises and individual semester assignment, the principles of IR-; 1H- and 13C-NMR (1D and 2D spectra); and mass spectrometry are discussed. The course is especially focused on analysing and interpreting spectral data of organic compounds. Compulsory semester assignment.
Learning outcome
After having completed the course, the student should be able to: 1) Explain principles of IR, MS and NMR spectroscopy. 2) Explain construction/design of spectrometers. 3) Operate IR spectrometer, execute runs, acquire and process spectra. 4) Analyze and interpret spectral data. 5) Use spectral data to elucidate an unknown structure, or solve a structure-related problem. 6) Complete a semester assignment, which consists of executing several experiments, acquire spectral data and elucidating structure of an unknown organic compound by combining various spectral data. 7) Create a semester assignment report, which consists of description of the spectroscopy methods used, analysis of data and description of structure elucidation procedure. The report is mandatory, individual, it has to be approved and it counts 10% of the exam. 8) Design the most suitable set of spectroscopic methods for a given structure-related problem.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures (4 hours per week), compulsory semester assignment: structure elucidation of an unknown compound by the spectroscopic methods and practical exercises (ca. 20 hours). An approved individual report is a pre-requisite for sitting on the exam and is valid for 4 semesters. Lectures and exercises are given in English.
Expected work load in the course is 200-225 hours.
Compulsory assignments
- Assignment (from spring semester 2023)
Further on evaluation
For exam during a term without lectures in this course, written examination may be changed to oral examination.
Required previous knowledge
Basic organic chemistry corresponding to KJ1021 and KJ1024 or KJ1020 or TKJ4102 and TMT4122.
Course materials
R.M. Silverstein, F.X. Webster, D.J. Kiemle, D.L. Bryce, Spectrometric Identification of Organic Compounds, 8th Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc, Danvers, MA, USA (2015)
ISBN: 978-0-470-61637-6
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNKKJ222 | 7.5 | ||
| MNKKJ222 | 7.5 | ||
| MNKKJ221 | 6.0 | ||
| TKJ4115 | 7.5 | SPRING 2006 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Organic Chemistry
- Chemistry
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 H 2024-11-27 15:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL310 hvit sone Sluppenvegen 14 10 SL515 Sluppenvegen 14 1 - Spring ORD School exam 100/100 H 2025-05-26 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL311 lyseblå sone Sluppenvegen 14 48
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"