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Module - CHEM2002 - Intermediate Organic Spectroscopy and Stereochemistry
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C720 - B.Sc. Hons. Biochemistry and Biological Chemistry (Part 1 - Compulsory)
C721 - M.Sci. Hons. Biochemistry and Biological Chemistry (Part 1 - Compulsory)
C703 - M.Sci. Hons. Biochemistry (Part 1 - Restricted Group 1)
C700 - B.Sc. Hons. Biochemistry (Part 1 - Restricted Group 1)
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Module CodeCHEM2002
Credits10
Total Credits:
 
10.00
 
Level:
 
2
 
Target Students:
 
Only available for BSc/MSci Chemistry and Molecular Physics OR BSc/MSci Biochemistry and Biological Chemistry students OR Natural Sciences OR BSc/MSci Biochemistry AND Only available for Level 2 students.                                                        CHEM2002 cannot be taken if student is taking/has taken CHEM2010. Available to JYA/Erasmus students.
 
Summary Of Content:

The module provides both a theoretical description of modern spectroscopic techniques (NMR, IR, and mass spectrometry) for structural analysis of organic and biological molecules and practical applications of these techniques in problem solving. Aspects of the stereochemistry of bio-organic molecules are covered, including conformational analysis and stereocontrol in bio-organic reactions.
 
 
 
TypeLink
Other
 
 

Develop an understanding of modern spectroscopic techniques (NMR, IR, UV and mass spectrometry) for the characterisation of organic and biological molecules to the extent that students have an intuitive approach to problem solving and structural analysis. Aspects of the stereochemistry of bio-organic molecules, including prochirality, molecular chirality and properties of non-racemic compounds, conformational analysis and aspects of stereocontrol in bio-organic reactions are developed.
 
Education Aims:
 
Offering School:
 
Chemistry
 
Convenor:
 
 
 
Name
Prof Simon Woodward
 
 
 
 
Semester
Autumn UK
 
 
 
Requisites:
 
 
 
SubjectCourse Title
CHEM1017
Fundamental Inorganic and Organic Chemistry
CHEM1020
Fundamental Chemistry Theory and Practical
 
 
Additional Requirements:
 
 
 
OperatorCondition
AND (
Only available for students studying Chemistry and Molecular Physics
OR
Only available for students studying Biochemistry & Biological Chemistry
OR
Only available for students studying Natural Sciences
OR )
Only available for students studying Biochemistry
AND
Only available for UNUK/Level '02' students
AND
CHEM2002 cannot be taken if student is taking/has taken CHEM2010
 
 
Method and Frequency of Class:
 
 
 
ActivityNumber of WeeksNumber of sessionsDuration of a session
Lecture
10 weeks
2 week
1 hour
Tutorial
2 weeks
2 week
1 hour
Workshop
2 weeks
1 week
1 hour
 
   
 
Method of Assessment:
 
Assessment TypeWeightRequirements
Exam 1
100.00
2 Hour Examination. If a further re-assessment is allowed under Undergraduate Course Regulation 19, the form of the re-assessment for this module will be 100% coursework.
 
   
 
Assessment Period:
 
Assessed by end of Autumn Semester
 
     
 
Learning Outcome:
 

Knowledge and Understanding: Students should have an understanding of:
1. The theory of NMR including the origin of 1H and 13C chemical shifts and J-couplings.
2. The basics of IR spectroscopy and modes of vibration;
3. Mass spectrometry as complementary methods in structural analysis.
4. Conformational analysis and stereocontrol in bio-organic reactions.

Intellectual Skills: Be able to:
1. Carry out structural analysis in a problem-solving context.
2. Identify characteristic 1H NMR, 13C NMR, and IR signals related to chemical structure.
3. Use stereochemical issues to predict structure and chemical reactivity.

Transferable/Key Skills: Problem-solving and written communication skills.
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