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CHEM40240

Academic Year 2024/2025

Spectroscopic Techniques (TCD) (CHEM40240)

Subject:
Chemistry
College:
Science
School:
Chemistry
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
2.5
Module Coordinator:
Professor Susan Quinn
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Distinction/Pass/Fail (GPA Neutral)

Curricular information is subject to change.

The module aims to give students the opportunity to develop a theoretical, analyticaland practical approach to the use of spectroscopic techniques. It includes contentrelated to: the physical principles underlying the techniques, instrument operationalparameters and application to various chemical and biological systems. Thetechniques covered include Infrared (IR), near infrared (NIR), Raman, UV-visible,Circular Dichroism and Emission spectroscopy. These techniques will be taught fromthe perspective of theory, spectral output and compound analysis. The scope of thecourse will include sample type, preparation, spectrometer parameters and nature ofthe spectral experiment, and analyses of the spectral output. Students are exposed toeach technique in a systematic and in-depth way. The emphasis is on the applicationof spectroscopy in the laboratory.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module, students should:· Have a knowledge and understanding of the theoretical principlesunderpinning general spectroscopic techniques used routinely in Industry;· Be familiar operational constraints of each technique;· Be aware of sampling procedures· Be able to analyse and interpret data and have an appreciation of thelimitations of the each spectroscopic technique· Be capable of designing a method combining different techniques· Be able to identify the most suitable spectroscopic techniques for the analysisof a given sampleCourse is Graded as Pass (60%) or Honours (76%)

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

10
Seminar (or Webinar)

4
Specified Learning Activities

20
Autonomous Student Learning

16
Total

50

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The content is delivered through lectures.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment(Including Essay): A critical review of two journal articles (not communications) that details the application and use of a combination of spectroscopic techniques. Week 12 Other Yes
100
 Yes

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

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