CHE 2201 Spectroscopic Methods

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RATIONALE:

This course is designed to provide a basic knowledge and understanding of topics relating to the interpretation of molecular spectra allowing the structural elucidation of organic compounds and is relevant to students pursuing degrees in Science.

SYNOPSIS:

This course is only offered in even years. Topics covered in this course are the application of a range of spectroscopic techniques, including; mass, ultraviolet, infra-red and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, for the identification of organic substances. This course involves compulsory laboratory work and computer based exercises. This course may involve a field trip/excursion.

OBJECTIVES:

On completion of this course students will be able to:

1. interpret ultraviolet, infra-red, nuclear magnetic resonance and mass spectra of organic compounds;
2. identify and elucidate the structure of an organic compound from its spectroscopic properties;
3. Prepare samples for and produce satisfactory spectra from IR and UV/Vis spectrometers. Solve analytical and spectroscopic problems associated with the laboratory classes and computer based exercises.

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TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed:

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Examiner will advise due dates for practical work.

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Examiner will advise due date of Assignment 1.

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Examiner will advise due date of Assignment 2.

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Examiner will advise due date of Assignment 3.

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Examiner to advise date of presentation.

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Examination dates will be available during the Semester. Please refer to the examination timetable when published.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. To maximize their chances of satisfying the objectives of the practical component of the course, students should attend and actively participate in the laboratory sessions in the course.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   To complete each of the assignments satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the marks available for each assignment. To complete the examination satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the marks available for the examination. To complete the practical component satisfactorily, students must submit all the nominated practical reports and obtain at least 50% of the marks available for each report submitted.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without prior approval then a penalty of 10% of the total marks available for the assignment will apply for each working day late.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must submit all of the summative assessment items, and achieve at least 50% of the available weighted marks for those items, and achieve at least 50% in the examination.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
6. Examination information:
   In a Restricted Examination, candidates are allowed access to specific materials during the examination. The only materials that candidates may use in the restricted examination for this course are: writing materials (non-electronic and free from material which could give the student an unfair advantage in the examination); calculators which cannot hold textual information (students must indicate on their examination paper the make and model of any calculator(s) they use during the examination.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Any Supplementary or Deferred examinations for this course will be held at a time suitable to both the student and the course examiner but must occur no later than the end of the next examination period, and the examiner will advise students in writing of the date, time and location of any such examination.
8. University Regulations:
   Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6. Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm or in the current USQ Handbook.

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