KEMS4800 Optical Spectroscopy Laboratory (1–12 cr)

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Study level:

Advanced studies

Grading scale:

Pass - fail

Language:

English, Finnish

Responsible organisation:

Department of Chemistry

Curriculum periods:

2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020

Description

Content

The course consists of four branches: (A) Analytical spectroscopy, (B) Structural spectroscopy, (C) Applied photochemistry, and (D) Photochemistry research. In A, qualitative analysis is performed for a natural sample, for a pharmaceutical sample, or for a sample mixture. In B, structural parameters are obtained for small molecules in gaseous or liquid phase. In C, photoreactions and laser device techniques are studied. In D, time-dependent phenomena are investigated.

Completion methods

Independent work in the student laboratory, and small-group work in the laser laboratory. Written reports on the assignments, each 1-2 ECTS worth. Starting session is organized for choosing the assignments and arranging the schedule.

Assessment details

Scientifically sound reports on assignments.

Learning outcomes

Students acquire profound understanding and mastery of experimental phenomena and theoretical concepts in physical chemistry. They learn principles of current research topics in optical spectroscopy, and become capable of analyzing the results. Students familiarize themselves with experimental setups and measurement techniques in laser laboratory. Students can work independently in the laboratory and are able to write comprehensive measurement reports. They can consider the reliability of the measurements and show how the results relate to literature values.

Additional information

The course material fully overlaps and adds to the previously organized labs KEMS430, KEMS431, and KEMS432.
The lab assignments are related to the theory courses KEMS4150 – Optical spectroscopy, KEMS412 –Symmetry and group theory in chemistry, and KEMS4180 – Chemical dynamics and molecular interactions.

Description of prerequisites

Bachelor level physical chemistry courses or equivalent studies. Knowledge of optical spectroscopy, molecular symmetry and group theory in chemistry (KEMS4150 and KEMS412 or equivalent) is recommended.

Study materials

Instructions in English are available on Koppa web page.

Completion methods

Method 1

Select all marked parts

Parts of the completion methods

Unpublished assessment item