[Summary of the course] In this course, mass spectrum, single crystal X-ray structural analysis, infrared spectroscopic analysis, and chemical analysis using X-ray are explained.
[Aim of the course] Identification of compounds is essential for any field of chemistry. In this course, principles of the analytical methods and characterization of the analytical data are explained. Recent progress of the analytical techniques is also described.
By the end of this course, students acquire the following ability:
(1) Ability to explain the principles of the spectroscopic analyses.
(2) Ability to interpret the results of the spectroscopic analysis.
(3) Ability to explain recent progress on analytical techniques.
mass spectroscopy, single crystal X-ray structural analysis, infrared spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS), extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS)
✔ Specialist skills | Intercultural skills | Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
This course will overview the contents of (1) mass spectrum, (2) single crystal X-ray structural analysis, (3) infrared spectroscopy, and chemical analysis using X-ray (including synchrotron).
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Fundamentals of mass spectroscopy | Ability to explain the principles of mass spectroscopy. |
Class 2 | Application of mass spectroscopy | Ability to interpret the results of mass spectroscopy |
Class 3 | Fundamentals of single crystal X-ray structural analysis | Ability to explain the principles of single crystal X-ray crystallography. |
Class 4 | Application of single crystal X-ray structural analysis | Ability to interpret the results of single crystal X-ray structural analysis. |
Class 5 | Fundamentals of infrared spectroscopy | Ability to explain the principles of infrared spectroscopy. |
Class 6 | Practical of infrared spectroscopy | Ability to interpret the infrared spectra. |
Class 7 | X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) | Ability to explain the principles of XPS, and interpret the spectra. |
Class 8 | X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS), extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS) | Ability to explain the principles of XAS and EXAFS, and interpret the spectra. |
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
None required.
Course materials are provided during class.
Practice problems and interpretation for confirming the level of understanding or quality of writing reports (50%), level of class participation (50%) (The level of class participation will be assessed by discussion, small examination and so on in the lecture.)
It is desirable to study the related courses.
The schedule will be announced once fixed.