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University of Manchester

Introduction to Molecular Spectroscopy

The course introduces the three key spectroscopic methods used by chemists and biochemists to analyse the molecular and electronic structure of atoms and molecules. These are UV/Visible , Infra-red (IR) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopies. The content is presented using short focussed and interactive screencast presentations accompanied by formative quizzes to probe understanding of the key concepts presented. Numerous exercises are provided to facilitate mastery of each topic. A unique virtual spectroscopic laboratory is made available to enable students to measure and analyse spectra online. Assessment is via summative quizzes completed during the course period.

Status: Vibrations
Status: Chemistry
IntermediateCourse11 hours

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RG

4.0Reviewed Oct 26, 2017

Some of the questions had wrong answers in the system and hence the actual marks shown is not reflective of the exam. Please see to it that the system has correct answers.

VL

5.0Reviewed Dec 7, 2020

A great course, learned a lot about spectroscopy.Cons : You won't see the lecturer for the whole course as you can only see the presentation. But you can easily follow the presentation.

PP

4.0Reviewed Apr 13, 2022

Practical and worthwhile. Supplementary short videos that give a brief overview of each technique was helpful for me to get a handle of some of the theoretical concepts.

KB

5.0Reviewed Oct 15, 2020

This course helped me to further understand the principle behinds the 3 main spectroscopic techniques: UV/VIS, IR and NMR which is very beneficial for my future career working in a lab environment.

MR

5.0Reviewed May 8, 2020

It was a good experience to learn online. This course increase my knowledge an i gain new concept which are very helpful for me and guide me in this field more. THANK YOU VERY MUCH TO COURSERA.

SS

4.0Reviewed Dec 25, 2022

The course was wholesome and informative. I covered the mathematical and theoretical aspects of spectroscopy. The quiz questions provided the practice needed for understanding the concepts.

RK

5.0Reviewed Nov 9, 2022

This whole course was extremely useful for me. Sir Patrick!your way of teaching was amazing, it was really understandable... And I have learnt many new concepts which I have never knew before .

MM

5.0Reviewed Sep 10, 2020

Muy bien todo y super completo, ayuda aun mas en esta situación de cuarentena porque facilita la información y es una nueva manera de aprender que esta muy bien fundamentada y muy bien organizada

LM

5.0Reviewed May 18, 2020

Such a nice approach is given through this course. There's balance between videos, practices,and quizzes to make sure you get to know what you are dealing with spectroscopy.

SR

5.0Reviewed Jun 10, 2020

I would like to thank the instructor Patrick J O'Malley, D.Sc for the very high energetic and interesting online lecture. Really, it enriched my knowledge of Molecular Spectroscopy

SA

5.0Reviewed Jul 2, 2019

It was a good experience to learn online. This course increase my knowledge an i gain new concept which are very helpful for me and guide me in this field more. thank you

TC

5.0Reviewed Jul 8, 2020

UV and IR topic was nicely explained. It was a nice experience to join the Course . NMR topic was very good . If another course solely for NMR can be made then it will be nice.

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