Course content

This course is about practical applications of spectroscopic methods (NMR, MS, IR, UV) for structure elucidation of organic molecules. The focus is on exercises and practical problems, and less on the theory of the spectroscopic methods.

Learning outcome

After completing?the course, you should be able to:

  • apply spectroscopic methods to determine the constitution of organic compounds.
  • recognize a chromophore and use empirical formulas in UV spectroscopy
  • use IR-spectroscopy to identify functional groups in organic molecules and their stretching frequencies
  • use mass-spectrometry to determine the elemental composition of molecules and fragments
  • rationalize fragmentation patterns in mass-spectra
  • interpret 1H and 13C NMR spectra in detail
  • interpret simple 2-D NMR spectra

Admission to the course

Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for?in Studentweb.

Special admission requirements

In addition to fulfilling the?Higher Education Entrance Qualification, applicants have to meet the following special admission requirements:

  • Mathematics R1 (or Mathematics S1 and S2) + R2

And in addition one of these:

  • Physics (1+2)
  • Chemistry (1+2)
  • Biology (1+2)
  • Information technology (1+2)
  • Geosciences (1+2)
  • Technology and theories of research (1+2)

The special admission requirements may also be covered by equivalent studies from Norwegian upper secondary school or by other equivalent studies?(in Norwegian).

Formal prerequisite knowledge

One of the following courses: KJM1002 – Introduction to Chemistry, KJM1101 – Generell kjemi or KJM1111 – Organic Chemistry I, or equivalent courses

KJM1111 – Organic Chemistry I, KJM1121 – Inorganic Chemistry, KJM1130 – Physical Chemistry I - Thermodynamics and Kinetics, KJM2400 – Analytical Chemistry I, and KJM2601 – Fysikalsk kjemi II - kvantekjemi og spektroskopi

Overlapping courses

Teaching

The course duration is one semester, and the teaching consists of:?

  • approximately25 lectures
  • approximately 44 hours of exercises and practical problems?

?This course has about 22 group assignments per semester, out of which 80 % of these must?be approved before you can sit the final exam. Approved exercises are only valid the semester they are written.

It is mandatory to attend the first lecture and group teaching (including students on the waiting list). If you are unable to attend the first lecture/group, you must notify the Department of Chemistry before the start of the lecture, otherwise your course registration will be cancelled.

Examination

  • Final written exam (4 hours) which counts 100 % towards?the final grade.

This course has mandatory assignments that must be approved before you can sit the final exam.

Examination support material

Approved calculator. The calculator must fulfill?the requirements?specified by The Department of Mathematics?(only in Norwegian)

Language of examination

You may submit your response in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.

Grading scale

Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.

Resit an examination

Students who can document a valid reason for absence from the regular examination are offered a postponed examination at the beginning of the next semester.

Re-scheduled examinations are not offered to students who withdraw during, or did not pass the original examination.

More about examinations at UiO

You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.

Last updated from FS (Common Student System) Dec. 22, 2024 8:13:31 AM

Facts about this course

Level
Bachelor
Credits
10
Teaching
Autumn
Examination
Autumn
Teaching language
Norwegian (English on request)

Contact

Department of Chemistry