KEMS532 Supramolecular Chemistry (6 cr)

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Study level:

Advanced studies

Grading scale:

0-5

Language:

English, Finnish

Responsible organisation:

Department of Chemistry

Curriculum periods:

2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020

Description

Content

Basic concepts of supramolecular chemistry: weak interactions, cooperativity, complementarity, preorganization, template effect, self-assembly, complexation. Cation, anion and ion pair receptors: crown ethers, podands, cyclodextrins, calixarenes and cyclophanes. Molecular machines and devices. Supramolecular chemistry of life and biomimetic structures.

Completion methods

Learning exercises, independent and pair work during the course; learning exercises; book exam

Assessment details

The course grading is based on course activity and learning outcomes achieved or the results of the exam. Grade 1 equals for 50 % of maximum points.

Grade 1: Student knows the basic principles supramolecular chemistry.

Grade 2: Student knows the basic principles and concepts of supramolecular chemistry.

Grade 3: Student knows the basic principles, concepts and phenomena of supramolecular chemistry and is able to recognise and analyse the properties supramolecular compounds.

Grade 4: Student understands the principles, concepts and phenomena of supramolecular chemistry and is able to recognise and analyse the properties supramolecular compounds and their suitability for various applications.

Grade 5: Student understands deeply the principles, concepts and tphenomena of supramolecular chemistry and is able to recognise and analyse the properties supramolecular compounds and their suitability for various applications. Student is able to design potential supramolecular compounds.

Learning outcomes

The student knows basic concepts and phenomena of supramolecular chemistry and recognizes the most typical supramolecular compounds. The student understands the role of the weak interactions and can design simple supramolecular receptor molecules. The student knows basic concepts, research methods, interactions and applications of solid state supramolecular chemistry. The student understands the concept and the most typical applications of self-assembly. The student can design simple potential supramolecular machines and biomimetic models.

Additional information

The course is lectured in 2018-2019. The course can be taken either by learning exercises or book exam 2017-2018 and 2019-2020.

Description of prerequisites

Subject studies in chemistry or bachelor level studies for nanoscience students.

Study materials

Lecture material and additional material during the course. J.W. Steed, J.L. Atwood, Supramolecular Chemistry, 2009, 2nd edition, suitable parts.

Literature

Jonathan W. Steed and Jerry L. Atwood, Supramolecular Chemistry, 2nd edition; ISBN: 978-0-470-51234-0

Completion methods

Method 1

Select all marked parts

Parts of the completion methods

Unpublished assessment item