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CHEM3022 Spectroscopic Techniques in Biophysical Chemistry

Later Year Course

Offered By Department of Chemistry
Academic Career Undergraduate
Course Subject Chemistry
Offered in Second Semester, 2009 and Second Semester, 2010
Unit Value 3 units
Course Description

The course deals in depth with selected topics in a range of modern Spectroscopic Techniques targeted to chemists, physicists and mathematicians. Biophysical applications are highlighted, but no formal background inbiology is required. Special Techniques treated are:

  • Magnetic resonance of electrons (ESR) and nuclei (NMR)
  • Vibrational Spectroscopy
  • Electronic Spectroscopy

The course highlights both chemical and bio-chemical examples. It is underpinned by an introduction to essential Quantum Mechanics and Approximation Methods. A knowledge of these is necessary for the material covered.

Note: This is an Honours Pathway Course that involves material of greater conceptual difficulty and research orientation than a standard course.

Learning Outcomes On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to explain the basics of modern magnetic resonance of electrons (ESR) and nuclei (NMR), electronic structure and spectroscopy and vibrational spectroscopy.
Indicative Assessment

Assessment will be based on:

  • Assignments (50%; LO 1)
  • Exam (50%; LO 1)
Workload

A maximum of 32 hours of lectures/tutorials

Areas of Interest Chemistry
Requisite Statement CHEM2101 or CHEM2201 and CHEM2205
Incompatibility CHEM3105
Recommended Courses 1st year Mathematics recommended
Prescribed Texts Atkins' Physical Chemistry; Atkins and de Paula (OUP)
Science Group C
Academic Contact Prof. Elmars Krausz

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