Course Summary
This course is an introduction to the principles of spectroscopy, including the use of electromagnetic radiation to study matter. You will learn about different types of spectroscopy and their applications in a range of fields.Key Learning Points
- Understand the principles of spectroscopy and the interaction of matter with electromagnetic radiation
- Learn about different types of spectroscopy and their applications in fields such as chemistry, physics, and astronomy
- Gain hands-on experience with spectroscopic techniques through lab exercises
Related Topics for further study
- Spectroscopic Techniques
- Electromagnetic Radiation
- Applications of Spectroscopy
- Molecular Spectroscopy
- Atomic Spectroscopy
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the principles of spectroscopy and the different types of spectroscopic techniques
- Gain hands-on experience with spectroscopic techniques through lab exercises
- Apply spectroscopic techniques to real-world problems in fields such as chemistry, physics, and astronomy
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of chemistry and physics
- Access to a computer with internet connection
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video lectures
- Hands-on exercises
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Notable People in This Field
- Astrophysicist
Related Books
Description
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.
Outline
- 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
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the science behind Spectroscopy with this online course from Coursera. Students have praised the course for its engaging content and clear explanations. Overall, users have found the course to be informative and valuable.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The course content is engaging and easy to understand.Pros from User Reviews
- The course provides a comprehensive overview of Spectroscopy
- The lectures are well-structured and easy to follow
- The course is taught by experienced and knowledgeable instructors
- The course offers practical applications of Spectroscopy in various fields
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course too basic for their level of expertise
- The course can be quite technical and difficult to understand at times
- The course lacks interactive elements and hands-on activities
- Some users found the course to be too focused on theory and not enough on practical applications
Patrick J O'Malley, D.Sc
4.7 Raiting
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