ANU - STUDYAT - Spectroscopic Techniques

Offered By:

Research School of Chemistry

Academic Career:

Undergraduate

Course Subject:

Chemistry

Offered in:

Second Semester, 2010

Unit Value:

3 units

Course Description:

The course deals in depth with selected topics in a range of modern Spectroscopic Techniques targeted to chemists, physicists and mathematicians. Biophysical applications are highlighted, but no formal background in biology is required. Special Techniques treated are:

Magnetic resonance of electrons (ESR) and nuclei (NMR)
Vibrational Spectroscopy
Electronic Spectroscopy

The course highlights both chemical and bio-chemical examples. It is underpinned by an introduction to essential Quantum Mechanics and Approximation Methods. A knowledge of these is necessary for the material covered.

Note: This is an Honours Pathway Course that involves material of greater conceptual difficulty and research orientation than a standard course.

Learning Outcomes:

On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to explain the basics of modern magnetic resonance of electrons (ESR) and nuclei (NMR), electronic structure and spectroscopy and vibrational spectroscopy.

Indicative Assessment:

Assessment will be based on:

Assignments (50%; LO 1)
Exam (50%; LO 1)

Workload:

A maximum of 32 hours of lectures/tutorials

Areas of Interest:

Chemistry

Requisite Statement:

CHEM2101 or CHEM2201 and CHEM2205

Incompatibility:

CHEM3105

Recommended Courses:

1st year mathematics recommended

Prescribed Texts:

Atkins, P.W. and de Paula, J. (2002) Atkins' Physical Chemistry, Oxford University Press.

Science Group:

C

Academic Contact:

Professor Elmars Krausz

Spectroscopic Techniques in Biophysical Chemistry CHEM3022 - Details