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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Advanced Spectroscopy
Module Code	CS401
School	School of Chemical Sciences
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Dermot Brougham Semester 2: Dermot Brougham Autumn: Dermot Brougham
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The purpose of this module is to give student a detailed knowledge modern NMR and MS techniques. This will underpin examples that demonstrate why these have risen to prominence in the field of qualitative molecular analysis. Through worked examples the students will gain expertise in the application of the techniques in the identification of unknown molecular species.

Learning Outcomes

1. Explain in detail how the physical principles underlying NMR, IR and MS provide detailed information that permits the exploitation of these techniques in analysis.
2. Appreciate the technical and physical basis of NMR and MS and how development of these techniques has been possible.
3. Understand the specific information that can be obtained from NMR, IR and MS.
4. Analyse NMR, IR and MS data to identify relatively simple unknown substances.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of the state-of-the-art in the application of NMR and MS in chemical and pharmaceutical analysis.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	30	No Description
Tutorial	6	No Description
Independent learning	89	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Time domain spectroscopy.
Information content of 1H and 13C NMR spectra. Physical basis for NMR spectroscopy. Fourier transform. Time domain IR. Advanced techniques; decoupling, NOE, 2D techniques..

Mass spectrometry.
Physical basis of MS. Application of MS in structural determination. Fragmentation. Survey of modern MS techniques..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	0%	Examination Weight	100%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

F. McLafferty, F. Tureck: 0, Interpretation of Mass Spectra, 4th ed.,
Friebolin H.: 0, Basic one- and two-dimensional NMR spectroscopy, Weinheim,
Silverstein, Bassler and Morrill: 0, Spectrometric Identification of Organic Compounds, Wiley,
J.R. Chapman: 0, Practical Organic Mass Spectrometry, Wiley,
M.E. Rose, RAW Johnston: 0, Mass Spectrometry for Chemists and Biochemists, 2, Cambridge University Press.,
D.H. Williams and J. Fleming: 0, Spectroscopic Methods in Organic Chemistry, 5, McGrain Hill.,

Other Resources

None

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