314001 (v.1) Chemical Structure and Spectroscopy 201
| Area: | Department of Chemistry |
|---|---|
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 7.0 |
| Tuition Patterns: | The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline. |
| Lecture: | 2 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Science Laboratory: | 1 x 4 Hours Weekly |
| Workshop: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Prerequisite(s): |
7039 (v.5)
Chemistry 101
or any previous version
OR 314448 (v.1) Principles and Processes in Chemistry 100 or any previous version AND 7040 (v.6) Chemistry 102 or any previous version OR Admission into 314450 (v.1) Reactivity and Function in Chemistry 120 or any previous version |
| Syllabus: | Tools for determining structure. Introduction to mass spectroscopy (molecular mass, accurate mass and isotopes). Infrared (IR) spectroscopy, functional groups signals, interpretation of IR spectra. Introduction to Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, H and C NMR, number of signals, integration, chemical shift, splitting of signals, interpretation of NMR spectra.The electromagnetic spectrum, Ultraviolet/visible spectroscopy, metal complexes. Coordination chemistry, structure, isomers and spectroscopic analysis. Periodic trends of the elements. Laboratory procedures and processes, maintaining laboratory books, risk assessments, safe laboratory practice.Synthesis, isolation, purification and characterisation techniques. |
| Unit references, texts, outcomes and assessment details | The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline. |
| Field of Education: | 010599 Chemical Sciences not elsewhere classified |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Partially Online Internal | Area External | Central External | Fully Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y |
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