Module Details

Module Code: CHEA8002
Title: Advanced Spectroscopy
Long Title: Advanced Spectroscopy
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2021/22 ( January 2022 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4424 - Analytical Chemistry
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module demonstrates to the student how to apply, analyse and evaluate knowledge of various molecular spectroscopies and related instrumentation, as well as how to appraise spectral data.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Summarise the principles of quantum mechanics.
LO2 Explain aspects of spectroscopic instrumentation related to quantum mechanical principles.
LO3 Critically evaluate the applications of various atomic and molecular spectroscopies. Solve related calculations.
LO4 Analyse, interpret and solve spectral data.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
Students should have completed modules for a level 7 qualification in chemistry or related discipline
 
Indicative Content
Introduction
Principles of quantum mechanics; interaction of electromagnetic radiation with atoms and molecules; instrumentation.
Atomic Spectroscopy
Principles of Spin orbit coupling; determination of term symbols for main group elements, transition metals, ions; spin only magnetic moment and total spin;
Molecular Spectroscopy
Rotational spectroscopy, vibrational (infrared and Raman) spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy; Fourier transform methods.
Additional Methods
A selection of the following methods and techniques may be presented: electron spin resonance and nuclear quadrupole resonance spectroscopy, Mossbauer spectroscopy, laser spectroscopic analyses
Structural Determination from Spectral Data
Use of various types of spectral data (ir, uv, ms, nmr) interactively for devising solutions to structural problems
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Written theory test including problem solving and calculations
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 2,3
Assessment Description
Written essay (2000 word) and formal presentation on an assigned spectroscopy topic.
Assessment Type Critique % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Short critique on a number of assigned spectroscopic areas
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination Problem Paper
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory and related calculations Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Personal study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory and related calculations Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Personal study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Skoog D, Holler F, Crouch S. (2017), Principles of Instrumental Analysis, 7th. Brooks Cole, p.992, [ISBN: 9781305577213].
  • Hollas J M. (2004), Modern Spectroscopy, 4th. Wiley, [ISBN: 9780470844168].
  • Kemp W. (1991), Organic Spectroscopy, 3rd Ed.. Macmillan, p.416, [ISBN: 9781403906847].
  • Silverstain R.M., Webster F.X., Kiemle D, Bryce D.L. (2014), Spectrometric Identification of Organic Compounds, 8th Ed.. Wiley, p.464, [ISBN: 9780470616376].
  • Banwell C.N., McCash E.M.. (1994), Fundamentals of molecular spectroscopy, 4rth Ed.. McGraw-Hill, London, p.320, [ISBN: 9780077079765].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Atkins P.W., de Paula J. (2014), Atkins’ Physical Chemistry, 10th Ed. Oxford University Press, p.1040, [ISBN: 9780198728726].
  • Lambert J B, Shurvell M F, Lightner D A, Cooks RG, Gronert S.. (2010), Organic Structural Spectroscopy, 2nd. Prentice Hall, [ISBN: 9780321592569].
  • Rees O.J.. (2011), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometry. Developments, Techniques & Applications, Nova Science, [ISBN: 9781616688356].
  • Stuart B.M., Geoege B., McIntyre P.. (2008), Modern Infrared Spectroscopy. Part (ACOL), Wiley India, [ISBN: 9788126518579].
  • Vandenabeele P.. (2013), Analytical Raman Spectroscopy, Wiley Blackwell, [ISBN: 9780470683187].
  • Siesler H.W., Ozaki Y, Kawata S, Heise M.H. (2002), Near-Infrared Spectroscopy: Principles, Instruments, Applications, Wiley, [ISBN: 9783527301492].
  • Dean J.R., Ando D.J. (2008), Atomic Absorption and Plasma Spectroscopy, Wiley,, [ISBN: 9788126517268].
  • McComber R.S.. (2008), A Complete Introduction to Modern NMR Spectroscopy, Wiley Interscience, [ISBN: 9780471157366].
  • Sanders J.K.M., Hunter B.K.. (2005), Modern NMR Spectroscopy - A Guide for Chemists, 2nd Ed.. Oxford University Press, p.140, [ISBN: 9780198558125].
  • Field L. D., Sternhell S., Kalman J. R. (2013), Organic Structures from Spectra, 5th. Wiley Blackwell, [ISBN: 9781118325490].
  • J.H. Gross. (2017), Mass Spectrometry: A Text Book, 3rd. Springer, p.968, [ISBN: 9783319543970].
  • E. de Hoffmann. (2007), Mass Spectrometry: Analytical Chemistry by Open Learning, 3rd. Wiley Interscience, p.504, [ISBN: 9780470033111].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SCHQA_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Analytical Chemistry with Quality Assurance 8 Mandatory