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CHEM3022 Spectroscopic Techniques in Biophysical Chemistry

Later Year Course

Offered By Research School of Chemistry
Academic Career Undergraduate
Course Subject Chemistry
Offered in Second Semester, 2012
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 in biology 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:

  • End of term exam worth 40%
  • Two assignments worth 25% and 35%
Workload

A maximum of 32 hours of lectures/tutorials

Areas of Interest Chemistry
Requisite Statement

CHEM2210 or CHEM2201 and CHEM2205

Recommended Courses

1st year mathematics recommended

Prescribed Texts

Physical Chemistry by Atkins and de Paula

Majors/Specialisations Chemistry
Science Group C
Academic Contact Dr Terry Frankcombe

The information published on the Study at ANU 2012 website applies to the 2012 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2011 website.

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