CH4717 Fundamentals of the Spectroscopy of Molecules and Solids

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

10

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 10

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Not automatically available to General Degree students

Planned timetable

To be arranged.

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Module coordinator

Prof S E M Ashbrook

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Module Staff

Dr R Schaub, Prof S E M Ashbrook

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Module description

This module describes the properties of matter relevant to their interaction with electromagnetic radiation. Absorption, transmission, reflection and diffraction of light across the electromagnetic spectrum are covered. There is a focus on microwave, infrared and NMR spectroscopy. Solid-state NMR spectroscopy will be compared with solution-state NMR and the advantages of solid-state NMR in obtaining structural information discussed.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS CH2701 AND ( PASS CH2501 OR PASS CH2601 OR PASS CH2603 )

Assessment pattern

2-Hour Written Examination = 100%

Re-assessment

Oral Re-assessment = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2 - 3 lectures per week over 9 - 10 weeks (within Weeks 1-11) and 2 - 3 tutorials in total

Scheduled learning hours

220

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

380

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Understand the nature of electro-magnetic radiation and the quantum theory thereof.
  • Understand the essential features of rotations and vibrations of polyatomic molecules.
  • Understand the nature of selection rules for small molecules.
  • Understand the important interactions that affect solid-state NMR spectra.
  • Understand how high-resolution spectra can be obtained.
  • Understand how structural information can be obtained from solid-state NMR.