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CHE-20083 - Module Specification
School of Chemical and Physical Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 25 April 2024

CHE-20083 - Spectroscopy and Molecular Structure
Coordinator: Graeme Jones Room: LJ1.34 Tel: +44 1782 7 34173
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Level: Level 5
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 734921

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25


Aims
1. To develop, expand upon and connect fundamental principles of spectroscopy and spectroscopic techniques, and their application to organic and inorganic molecules.
2. To develop understanding of fundamental principles of analytical instrumental techniques and their application in analysis of complex samples.
3. To develop understanding of advanced inorganic chemistry topics such as symmetry and its relationship with structure and spectra.
4. To develop problem-solving skills through data retrieval, generation and analysis.
5. To develop experimental and analytical laboratory skills.

Intended Learning Outcomes

describe and explain the theoretical principles behind a variety of analytical techniques including optical spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and the reasons for the observed phenomena: 1,3
analyse the symmetry properties of molecules to predict and interpret vibrational IR and Raman spectra: 2
predict and interpret detailed features of spin-1/2 NMR spectra in organic molecules and communicate those interpretations in compliance with standards of presentation in chemistry: 3
analyse and interpret various types of spectral and analytical data obtained from selected techniques (mass spectrometry¿ nuclear magnetic resonance, infrared spectroscopy) to determine molecular structures: 1,3
communicate the analysis, interpretation and significance of experimental results in compliance with scientific writing conventions and standards: 1
locate, analyse and apply information from literature, chemical databases, and scientific journal articles: 1

Study hours

Active learning hours:
Lectures, laboratories, workshops, formative assessments, assessments feedback sessions - 42 hrs
Independent Study:
Independent Study - 108 hrs

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Coursework weighted 33%
Practical Assignment
Students undertake analysis and scientific reporting of data derived from an experimental investigation on molecular spectroscopy. Equivalent to ~1500 words.

2: Problem Sheets weighted 34%
Assessed Problems
A set of problems on molecular symmetry and vibrational spectroscopy, equivalent to ~1500 words.

3: Exercise weighted 33%
NMR Exercise
Data analysis exercise in which students determine the structure of a number of organic compounds based on spectroscopic data. Equivalent to ~1500 words.

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 25 April 2024