Elements of molecular spectroscopy

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 :
1	describe the basic principle of any spectroscopy, explain the mode of operation, the advantages and disadvantages of each spectroscopy, distinguish in a scientific text (book, article) the contribution of a particular spectroscopic technique, 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