KJM3000 – Applied Spectroscopy

After completing the course, you should be able to:

• explain the main principles behind the methods UV, IR, MS and NMR
• determine molecular structures using common 1D and 2D 1H and 13C NMR methods
• use mass spectrometry to determine the elemental composition of molecules
• use IR-spectroscopy to identify functional groups and their stretching frequencies in organic molecules
• identify and account for chromophores, and use empirical formulas in UV spectroscopy in qualitative and quantitative analyses
• identify and explain characteristic electron transitions in molecules and complexes

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).

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

• approximately 32 hours lectures
• approximately 24 hours exercises with the teacher

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.

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

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.