KEMS3230 Structural Methods in Inorganic Chemistry (3 cr)

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Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Chemistry
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024

Description

The most common structural methods for characterization of inorganic and organometallic
compounds will be presented (apart from X-ray diffraction techniques). Main portion of the
course will deal with multinuclear NMR and ESR spectroscopies. Basic principles of other
common characterization tools such as X-ray absorption (EXAFS, XANES), Photoelectron and
Mössbauer spectroscopies, and magnetic measurements will also be briefly highlighted.

Learning outcomes

After completion of the course, the student

  • will have a basic knowledge on the most common structural methods used in the characterization of inorganic and organometallic compounds.
  • understands the limitations of these characterization tools, and knows how to utilize (throughcritical thinking) the structural information obtained with the methods.
  • knows how to interpret multinuclear NMR- and ESR spectra.
  • understands the basic principles, prerequisites, limitations and applicability of the characterization methods.

Working life skills:

  • enables the utilization of various spectroscopic, inorganic and organometallic analytical methods for solving practical problems.

Additional information

Course is lectured in 2020-2021 and 2022-2023. Course can be completed by a book exam in 2021-2022.

Description of prerequisites

Basic knowledge on NMR spectroscopy is recommended.

Recommended prerequisites

Study materials

Lecture material (slides) and literature references given during the lectures.

Completion methods

Method 1

Evaluation criteria:
Final exam, 50% of maximum points is required for passing grade (1/5).
Time of teaching:
Period 2
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Method 2

Evaluation criteria:
Final exam, 50% of maximum points is required for passing grade (1/5).
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Teaching (3 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Study methods:

Lectures, exercises, exam. Will be lectured in English, if needed.

Teaching

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Exam (3 cr)

Type:
Exam
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Study methods:

If you want to take exam in English, please contact the teacher.

Teaching