Elements of molecular spectroscopy

lchm1254  2022-2023  Louvain-la-Neuve

Elements of molecular spectroscopy
4.00 credits
30.0 h + 20.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Hermans Sophie;
Language
French
Prerequisites
General physics concepts as covered in LPHY1113 and physical chemistry as covered in LCHM1252.
Main themes
The course of molecular spectroscopy will describe the different analysis techniques based on the interaction between molecules and an electromagnetic wave, as well as mass spectrometry.
General physics courses are therefore a prerequisite, as well as the course in physical chemistry.
The theoretical bases of different spectroscopic methods will be discussed during the lecture (30h).
The identification of organic compounds from their spectra will be acquired during exercise sessions (20h).
These notions are a basis for synthetic chemistry, and therefore for many subsequent courses as well as for research.
The advanced courses directly related to this one are the "practical work supplements" CHM1300, "NMR complements" CHM2152 and "advanced mass spectrometry" CHM2151.
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

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  1. describe the basic principle of any spectroscopy,
  2. explain the mode of operation, the advantages and disadvantages of each spectroscopy,
  3. distinguish in a scientific text (book, article) the contribution of a particular spectroscopic technique,
  4. extract the structure of an organic molecule from the interpretation of its IR, NMR, UV and mass spectra.
 
Content
Part I : General Introduction

Chap. 1 molecular representation
Chap. 2 wave-matter interaction and spectroscopy
Chap. 3 general principles of spectroscopy

Part 2 : Common spectroscopies
  
Chap. 4 infrared spectroscopy
Chap. 5 nuclei and electrons in a magnetic field
Chap. 6 nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy
Chap. 7 mass spectrometry
Chap. 8 microwave spectroscopy
Chap. 9 UV-Visible spectroscopy

Part 3 : Additional concepts

Chap. 10 Raman spectroscopies
Chap. 11 molecular transitions and intensity
Chap. 12 Fourier transform spectroscopies
Teaching methods
Theoretical lectures including active pedagogy sessions are completed by exercise sessions given by a teaching assistant.
Evaluation methods
The certification evaluation consists of a written examination in session.
Online resources
All course resources are available on Moodle
Bibliography
  • Colin N. Banwell, Elaine M. McCash, "Fundamentals of Molecular Spectroscopy" fourth edition, McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1994.
  • Laurence M. Harwood, Timothy D. W. Claridge, "Introduction to Organic Spectroscopy", Oxford Chemistry Primers n°43, Oxford University Press, 1997.
  • John M. Brown, "Molecular Spectroscopy", Oxford Chemistry Primers n°55, Oxford University Press, 1998.
  • Simon Duckett, Bruce Gilbert, "Foundations of Spectroscopy", Oxford Chemistry Primers n°78, Oxford University Press, 2000.
Teaching materials
  • Syllabus disponible sur Moodle
  • Support visuel des cours disponible sur Moodle
Faculty or entity
CHIM


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Bachelor in Chemistry

Minor in Chemistry

Master [120] in Biochemistry and Molecular and Cell Biology