CHEM 4416/6416

UM Chemistry/Graduate/Graduate Courses

Molecular Spectroscopy--CHEM 4416/6416

This course is recommended for chemistry and related majors seeking more in-depth study of molecular spectroscopy.

Course Description:

Theory of interaction of light with molecules, in depth theory and application of spectroscopic techniques nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectrometry, infrared, and optical (electronic) spectroscopies. Survey of lesser used methods (electron spin resonance, microwave, Raman, x-ray crystallography, neutron diffraction, Auger, Mossbauer, ESCA, AFM, electron microscopy: SEM, and TEM.
Three lecture hours per week; 3 credit hours.

Prerequisite:

CHEM 3310 and 3411 with at least C-. Repeat no more than two times.

Textbook and other materials:

“Spectrometric Identification of Organic Compounds”, Silverstein, Webster, Kiemle 7^th Ed.

Course Objectives:

To provide students with a conceptual and practical understanding of the theory of quantized energy transitions and relationship between molecular structure and energy transitions for different regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. To provide students with appropriate in-depth background in spectroscopic methods for continued studies in any of these areas.

Grades:

Assigned problems, two interval exams and Final, 25% each. Student lecture presentations require a satisfactory evaluation for a passing course grade, Grades are expected to be in the range: A > 85 > B > 75 > C > 55 > D

Policies:

Within certain restrictions, books and journals may be used to help with take-home tests but not the Internet, and assistance may not be sought from other students or faculty.
Tardiness and unexcused absence from class are unprofessional behaviors which should be avoided, but attendance will not be graded.
Electronic devices such as cell phones and pagers should be turned off in the classroom.
Reasonable and appropriate accommodations will be made for students who present a memo from Student Disability Services.

Academic Integrity and Student Conduct:

Expectations for academic integrity and student conduct are described in detail on the website of the Office of Student Judicial and Ethical Affairs(Student Accountability). Please take a look, in particular, at the sections about “Academic Dishonesty,” “Student Code of Conduct and Responsibilities,” and “Disruptive Behaviors.” I will expect students to be aware of these guidelines and to conduct themselves accordingly.

Reasonable and appropriate accommodations will be provided to students with disabilities who present a memo from Student Disability Services (SDS).

Course Schedule

updated 16 February 2017