Fall 2023 - CHEM 380 D100
Chemical and Instrumental Methods of Identification of Organic Compounds (4)
Class Number: 1636
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
BurnabyOct 10, 2023: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
BurnabySep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Erika Plettner
plettner@sfu.ca
1 778 782-3586
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Prerequisites:
(CHEM 282 or 283 or 284) and CHEM 286, both with a minimum grade of C-, or permission of the department.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Basic principles of infrared, ultraviolet, nuclear magnetic resonance and mass spectroscopy as applied to the identification of organic compounds.
COURSE DETAILS:
Please note, this course outline was accurate at the time of publication but is subject to change.
Mode of Teaching:
3 lecture hours/week; 4 lab hours/week
Laboratory: In-person at Burnaby Campus
Lecture: In-person at Burnaby Campus
Course Web-Page: All class notes, handouts will be posted on Canvas.
Handouts, Practice Assignments and Assignment Solutions: Handouts will be available on the Canvas course web page.
Lecture topics:
1. IR spectroscopy
2. Mass spectrometry
3. 1H-NMR spectroscopy
4. 13C-NMR spectroscopy
5. Advanced methods in NMR spectroscopy (2D experiments, NOE, etc.)
6. UV spectroscopy
Labs:
Labs will be a combination of six in-person laboratories with one in-person computer laboratory session. The lab schedule and handouts will be posted on canvas the first week of class.
Grading
- Term Examination 1 15%
- Term Examination 2 15%
- Term Examination 3 25%
- Assignments 20%
- Laboratory Reports 25%
NOTES:
Attendance of In-Person Laboratory Sessions: It is mandatory for students to attend all in-person laboratory sessions. If you are unable to attend an in-person laboratory session due to illness, please contact your instructor as soon as possible to discuss alternative arrangements.
Materials
MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:
Required Materials:
- Lab coat and safety glasses/goggles
RECOMMENDED READING:
Donald L. Pavia, Gary M. Lampman, George S. Kriz & James A. Vyvyan. Introduction to Spectroscopy. 5th Edition, 2015. Publisher: Cengage Learning.
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.
Department Undergraduate Notes:
A grade of C- or better is required for all prerequisite courses.
Registrar Notes:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.