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Module Title	Spectroscopy and Physical Chemistry
Module Code	CS202
School	School of Chemical Sciences
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Module Co-ordinator	Prof. Conor Long	Office Number	X112
Level	2	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None

Module Aims

To introduce the basic concepts of spectroscopy as well as electrochemistry, equilibria and also discusses the general physical properties of molecules. To develop an understanding of the fundamental principles of spectroscopy. To develop problem solving skills with reasoning. To understand the theory underlying spectroscopy and electrochemistry and provide a background to practical laboratory training.

Learning Outcomes

Students should be familiar with: 7 Vibrational spectroscopy 7 Electronic spectroscopy 7 Nuclear Magnetic resonance spectroscopy 7 Electrochemistry

Indicative Time Allowances
	Hours
Lectures	36
Tutorials	6
Laboratories	0
Seminars	0
Independent Learning Time	33

Total	75
Placements
Assignments

NOTE

Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus

SPECTROSCOPY General: Modes of excitation; electronic, bond deformation, rotational, nuclear spin inversion. Introduction; Energy Levels: Schrodinger equation: solve for particle in one dimensional box. Concept of energy levels: Thermal population of energy levels. Vibration Spectra: Hooke's Law, SH oscillator, force constants, zero point energy. The anharmonic oscillator, the Morse function. Selection rules. Vibration - rotation spectra. Vibrations of polyatomic molecules, fundamental vibrations, overtones and combination bands. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectra Spectroscopy: Angular spin momentum of a nucleus. I, interaction with magnetic field, Bohr Nuclear energy levels in a magnetic field. Larmor precession frequency. Factors influencing chemical shift, Origin of spin-spin coupling and its use in structural determinations. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY Electrochemistry: Electrochemical cells: galvanic and electrolytic, electrodes, potential of interfaces, standard emf, measurement of emf, types of electrodes, construction of electrodes, ion- selective electrodes.