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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: Laboratory Equipment
Status: Structural Analysis
IntermediateCourse11 hours

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MR

Reviewed May 7, 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.

TC

Reviewed Jul 7, 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.

SR

Reviewed Jun 9, 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

RK

Reviewed Nov 8, 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 .

NN

Reviewed Jul 5, 2021

You will enjoy this course very much even if you haven't studied it in your Grad school. The explanations are very easy to understand. Although it's a short course but it is quite informative.

PP

Reviewed Apr 12, 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

Reviewed Oct 14, 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.

MB

Reviewed Jul 25, 2020

Very informative course that helps beginner learner to understand theory behind three different types of spectroscopy and how to 'read' the spectra. It has challenging quizzes.

LG

Reviewed Aug 14, 2020

This course was very helpful in reviewing concepts in molecular spectroscopy. A good theoretical background was presented but the approach was very practical. The examples were very helpful.

AS

Reviewed May 6, 2020

great learning experience.notes are of very simple language.great study material.loved this.videos are good as hell especially the subtitles demostate all the worrds

DM

Reviewed Jul 1, 2022

The course was good.It helped me to undestand the concepts.the content was very detailed one and the work of instructors were excellent.Thank you coursera to giving me this opportunity.

SA

Reviewed Jul 1, 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

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