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CHEM40370

Academic Year 2024/2025

Advanced NMR Spectroscopy (CHEM40370)

Subject:
Chemistry
College:
Science
School:
Chemistry
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Peter Byrne
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
Online
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Distinction/Pass/Fail (GPA Neutral)

Curricular information is subject to change.

This is a Postgraduate level course. Students are expected to have completed an Undergraduate level prior learning. The module allows students to develop a theoretical, analytical and practical approach to the use of modern spectroscopic techniques for structure determination, namely Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) and mass spectrometry (MS). The physical principles underlying the spectroscopic methods will be outlined. Significant attention will be paid to instrumental factors that influence the outcome of NMR and MS experiments. The manner in which the spectroscopic methods can be brought together to solve structural problems will be presented and given as problem sets. Examples of applications from both organic and inorganic chemistry will be used.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module, students should:
- Have a knowledge and understanding of the theoretical principles underpinning mass spectrometry and NMR spectroscopy.
- Be familiar with the operational capabilites/constraints of each technique;
- Be aware of the issues involved in sample preparation;
- Be able to analyse and interpret data and have an appreciation of the limitations of each spectroscopic technique;
- Be able to identify the most suitable spectroscopic techniques for the structure determination of a given sample.

Course is graded as Pass (60%) or Honours (76%)

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

18
Specified Learning Activities

30
Autonomous Student Learning

54
Total

102

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures and 4 problem sets on NMR spectroscopy.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

Students are expected to have completed an Undergraduate level prior learning of the basic principles of NMR Spectroscopy and Mass Spectrometry.


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): 3 × Assignments covering different aspects of advanced NMR spectroscopy. Week 4, Week 9, Week 11 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
75
 Yes
Individual Project: Preparation and delivery of a short presentation on a specified aspect of NMR spectroscopy. A written assignment may be specified in certain instances. Week 6 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
25
 Yes

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students will be set assignments from (a) Prof. Guiry; (b) Dr Ortin; (c) Dr Phillips and (d) Dr John O'Brien in that sequence.

Name Role
Dr Peter Byrne Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Yannick Ortin Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Andrew Phillips Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 23 Mon 15:00 - 16:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 24, 25, 26 Mon 15:00 - 17:50
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