Structural elucidation of organic molecules
Postgraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 10
- Teaching semesters
- Autumn
- Course code
- KJEM235
- Number of semesters
- 1
- Teaching language
- Norwegian. English if English speaking students attend
- Resources
- Schedule
Course description
Objectives and Content
The course addresses analysis of organic compounds using spectroscopic methods as infrared (IR), ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, as well as mass spectrometry (MS). The course concentrates on interpretation of data, and the focus will be to understand and to utilize data from NMR and MS.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of
knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
The student
- has knowledge of the principles of the mentioned spectroscopic methods
- has knowledge of the use of spectroscopic methods as tools in organic structural elucidation within science, industry and health sector.
Skills
The student
- can interpret spectroscopic data from IR, UV, NMR and MS, individually and in combination, to elucidate the structure of simple organic compounds
- can solve structural problems using literature data from organic analytical methods
- can select relevant spectroscopic method best suited for a given problem
General competence
The student
- can master group work
- can solve a complex problem by combining pieces of information
ECTS Credits
10
Semester of Instruction
Autumn
Required Previous Knowledge
Recommended Previous Knowledge
KJEM130, KJEM131, KJEM140
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
K234: 10 stp, K234A: 10 stp, KJEM230: 5 stp, KJEM233: 5 stp, KJEM333: 5 stp
Access to the Course
Access to the course requires admission to a program of study at The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural
Teaching and learning methods
The teaching is given as lectures, lab and exercises
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
Forms of Assessment
Digital written examination (4 hours).
Grading Scale
The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.
Assessment Semester
Examination both spring semester and autumn semester. In semesters without teaching the examination will be
arranged at the beginning of the semester
Reading List
The reading list will be available within July 1st for the autumn semester and December 1st for the spring semester
Course Evaluation
The course will be evaluated by the students in accordance with the quality assurance system at UiB and the
department
Examination Support Material
Basic non-programmable calculator, according to the faculty regulations
Programme Committee
The Programme Committee is responsible for the content, structure and quality of the study programme and courses.