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- Level Professional
- Duration 11 hours
- Course by University of Manchester
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The course introduces the three key spectroscopic methods used by chemists and biochemists to analyse the molecular and electronic structure of atoms and molecules. These are UV/Visible , Infra-red (IR) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopies. The content is presented using short focussed and interactive screencast presentations accompanied by formative quizzes to probe understanding of the key concepts presented. Numerous exercises are provided to facilitate mastery of each topic. A unique virtual spectroscopic laboratory is made available to enable students to measure and analyse spectra online. Assessment is via summative quizzes completed during the course period.Modules
Welcome to the course
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1
Videos
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3
Readings
1
Videos
- Introduction
3
Readings
- Guidance for studying the course
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
- Pre-course survey
Lecture Notes
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1
Readings
1
Readings
- Week 1 Lecture Notes
Introduction to the Electromagnetic Spectrum
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3
Videos
3
Videos
- What is spectroscopy?
- The nature and properties of electromagnetic radiation
- Example of energy calculation
Molecular Orbital Theory
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2
Videos
2
Videos
- Energy levels: Molecular Orbital Theory - revision
- Molecular Orbital diagram for CO
UV/Vis Spectroscopy
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4
Videos
4
Videos
- UV/Visible spectroscopy
- Example of Beer-Lambert calculation
- Transitions relevant to UV/Vis Spectroscopy
- Effect of conjugation on wavelength
Week 1 Quiz
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Week 1
UV/Vis Spectra
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3
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- UV/Vis laboratory quiz
3
Readings
- Lab 1 Introduction
- How to obtain a UV/Vis spectrum
- Run a UV/Visible spectrum
Lectures
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1
Readings
1
Readings
- Week 2 Lecture Notes
Fundamental theory - harmonic oscillator
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3
Videos
3
Videos
- Infrared spectroscopy
- Vibrational frequency
- Example vibrational frequency calculation
Analysis of IR spectra
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3
Videos
3
Videos
- Energy levels and dipoles
- Vibrational modes
- Example IR spectra of organic molecules
Week 2 Quiz
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Week 2
IR Spectra
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3
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- IR Lab Quiz
3
Readings
- Lab 2 Introduction
- How to obtain an infra red spectrum
- Run an infra red spectrum
Lectures
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1
Readings
1
Readings
- Week 3 Lecture Notes
Nuclear spin and the chemical shift
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6
Videos
6
Videos
- NMR Spectroscopy Introduction
- Nuclear spin in an external magnetic field
- Spin and magnetisation
- Chemical shift
- More on chemical shift
- Analysis of proton spectra
Spin – Spin Coupling in proton spectra
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2
Videos
2
Videos
- Spin-spin coupling
- Spin-spin coupling mechanism
Carbon-13 NMR, with Introduction to Pulsed NMR Methods and 2D NMR
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1
Videos
1
Videos
- Carbon-13 NMR and pulsed methods
Week 3 Quiz
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Week 3
NMR Spectra
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3
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- NMR lab quiz
3
Readings
- Lab 3 Introduction
- How to obtain an NMR spectrum
- Run an NMR spectrum
Week 4 Quiz
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Week 4 Quiz
Auto Summary
"Introduction to Molecular Spectroscopy" offers an in-depth exploration of UV/Visible, IR, and NMR spectroscopic methods, essential for chemists and biochemists. Presented through interactive screencasts and quizzes, this comprehensive course includes exercises and a virtual lab for hands-on experience. Spanning 660 minutes, it caters to professional-level learners with flexible subscription options on Coursera.
Patrick J O'Malley, D.Sc