Course: Spectroscopic Methods 1

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Course title Spectroscopic Methods 1
Course code KFC/SPM1
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study 1
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Berka Karel, prof. RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Hof Martin, prof. Dr. Ph.D.
  • Ranc Václav, doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
First, key terminology and relations are mentioned. Then, specific spectroscopic methods are addressed, i.e., UV, IR, Raman, NMR, ESR, and fluorescence. Special attention is paid to spectral interpretation and the application of specific spectroscopic methods in practice. The students are also informed about the latest scientific knowledge with every spectroscopic method. Content of the presentations: 1. Spectrum-concept, fundamental characteristics and relations. Absorption spectra-introduction. 2. UV/VIS spectroscopy. 3. Absorption spectra and structure of substances. 4. IR spectroscopy. Introduction, basic vibrations. Instrumentation. 5. IR spectra-structure of substances. 6. Raman spectroscopy-its use for the study of the structures of biological macromolecules. 7. Resonance Raman spectroscopy. 8. Mössbauer spectroscopy. Introduction to NMR and ESR. 9. NMR spectra-instrumentation and applications. ESR spectra. 10. Emission spectra. Fluorescence spectroscopy-instrumentation. 11. Steady-state and time-differentiated fluorescence. Examples of applications for studying the structure of substances and their interactions. 12. Fluorescence correlation spectroscopy (FCS), relaxation of solvate layers. 13. Chirooptical methods /ORD, CD/. The study of the structure of biological macromolecules.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training)
  • Preparation for the Exam - 90 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
This course focuses on fundamental principles of spectroscopic methods.
ability to learn information, explain principles, interpret problems in spectral methods
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam

Students sitting the examinations should be able to discuss two chosen questions.
Recommended literature
  • Donald Pavia, Gary Lampman, George Kriz, James Vyvyan. Introduction to Spectroscopy. 2014. 2021.
  • John M Brown. Molecular Spectroscopy. 1998.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Nanomaterial Chemistry (2021) Category: Chemistry courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Nanomaterial Chemistry (2021) Category: Chemistry courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Physical Chemistry (2021) Category: Chemistry courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter