Introduction to Molecular Spectroscopy
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Introduction to Molecular Spectroscopy at Coursera Overview
Duration | 11 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Intermediate |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
Introduction to Molecular Spectroscopy at Coursera Highlights
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- Earn a shareable certificate upon completion.
- Flexible deadlines according to your schedule.
Introduction to Molecular Spectroscopy at Coursera Course details
- 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.
Introduction to Molecular Spectroscopy at Coursera Curriculum
Ultraviolet and Visible Spectroscopy
Introduction
What is spectroscopy?
The nature and properties of electromagnetic radiation
Example of energy calculation
Energy levels: Molecular Orbital Theory - revision
Molecular Orbital diagram for CO
UV/Visible spectroscopy
Example of Beer-Lambert calculation
Transitions relevant to UV/Vis Spectroscopy
Effect of conjugation on wavelength
Guidance for studying the course
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Pre-course survey
Week 1 Lecture Notes
Lab 1 Introduction
How to obtain a UV/Vis spectrum
Run a UV/Visible spectrum
Week 1
UV/Vis laboratory quiz
Infrared Spectroscopy
Infrared spectroscopy
Vibrational frequency
Example vibrational frequency calculation
Energy levels and dipoles
Vibrational modes
Example IR spectra of organic molecules
Week 2 Lecture Notes
Lab 2 Introduction
How to obtain an infra red spectrum
Run an infra red spectrum
Week 2
IR Lab Quiz
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy
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
Spin-spin coupling mechanism
Carbon-13 NMR and pulsed methods
Week 3 Lecture Notes
Lab 3 Introduction
How to obtain an NMR spectrum
Run an NMR spectrum
Week 3
NMR lab quiz
Final Assessment
Week 4 Quiz
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