Information Package / Course Catalogue
Spectroscopic Techniques
Course Code: KİM526
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

Learn the basic principles of spectroscopic techniques and evaluate data, as well as gain experience in characterizing a molecule.

Course Content

Explaining the structures of molecules using spectroscopic (UV/VIS, IR, MS, NMR, X-Ray) techniques.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Yüksel ŞAHİN
Learning Outcomes
1.To have basic theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing current information in the field.
2.Learning the necessary spectroscopic methods to determine the structure of a chemical compound.
3.To understand the basic principles on which spectroscopic methods are based.
4.To be able to take the spectrometer and interpret the spectra.
5.Ability to take the spectrum of a molecule on the relevant spectrometer.
6.Ability to interpret spectra.
7.Ability to combine spectra taken with different methods.
8.Being able to elucidate the structure from the results of the spectra.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Spektroskopische Methoden in der organischen Chemie, M. Hesse, H. Meier, B. Zeeh, G. T. Verlag Stuttgart , 1994.
2.Spectroscopic Identification of Organic Compounds, sixth edition by R. M. Silverstein, F. X. Webster, Wiley, 1998.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to spectroscopic techniques
Week 2 - Theoretical
UV Spectroscopy
Week 3 - Theoretical
IR Spectroscopy
Week 4 - Theoretical
MS Spectroscopy
Week 5 - Theoretical
NMR- Spectroscopy and the basic principles on which it is based
Week 6 - Theoretical
Interpretation of 1H NMR Spectra
Week 7 - Theoretical
Interpretation of 1H NMR Spectra
Week 8 - Theoretical
Interpretation of 13C NMR Spectra (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Interpretation of 13C NMR Spectra
Week 10 - Theoretical
COSY- Interpretation of their spectrum
Week 11 - Theoretical
Interpretation of HETCOR- Spectra
Week 12 - Theoretical
Interpretation of the spectra of molecules with chiral and AB systems
Week 13 - Theoretical
ESR Spectroscopy
Week 14 - Theoretical
X-RAY Spectroscopy
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Midterm Examination135540
Final Examination110018118
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
OÇ-2
OÇ-3
OÇ-4
3
OÇ-5
OÇ-6
OÇ-7
OÇ-8
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2026