Course Tittle: FTIR, Raman Spectroscopy, ESR and Surface Analysis

Course Code: CHEM-417

Credit Hours: 03

Instructor: Dr. Muhammad Sher

Email: [email protected]

DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES

The objective of this course is to comprehend the basics of spectroscopic techniques in a precise and compact way. The student will learn about updated skills of analysis at laboratory as well as at industry. Analysis of different types of samples by FTIR spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy would be taught to students. Merits & limitations of each technique would be communicated. Instrumentation and operational principles will be shared. Additionally, surface analysis techniques have got momentum in current research scenario. Superiority and viability of ESR over conventional spectroscopic techniques would also be discussed. This course is an instrument of satisfying the student's intellectual curiosity.  After studying this course, students will be able be able to understand the details of all basic aspects of all the cited techniques.   

READINGS

1. Skoog D. and West D.M., Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry, Holt Reinhart Inc, London. (1996).
2. Christian G.D., Analytical Chemistry, John Wiley & Sons. (2010).
3. Harris D.C., Quantitative Chemical Analysis, Freeman, N. Y. (2006).
4. Douglas A. Skoog, Donald M. West, F. James Holler, Stanley R. Crouch Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry; 8th ed. Saunders College Publishing, Philadelphia. (2003).

CONTENTS

Origin of Molecular spectra, Origin of infrared and Raman spectra, Normal coordinate and normal vibrations, Symmetry of normal vibration and selection rules, selection rule for infrared and Raman spectra, Metal isotope spectroscopy, vibrational spectra in gaseous phase and inert gas matrices, comparison of Raman with Infrared spectroscopy. Quantitative/Qualitative analysis, Instrumental detail and their use as analytical tool. Electron spin resonance spectroscopy: Instrumentation, Samples and sample holder, ESR spectra and Hyperfine interaction, Applications, Spin labels and spin traps. Surface Analysis: Introduction, Electron spectroscopy techniques, X-Rays photoelectron spectroscopy, Instrumentation for XPS, Sample introduction and handling for surface analysis, Analytical applications of XPS.

COURSE SCHEDULE

Learning Outcomes:

After studying this course, students will be able be able to understand the details of all basic aspects of all the cited techniques. The student will learn about updated skills of analysis at laboratory as well as at industry. Analysis of different types of samples by FTIR spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy would be taught to students.

RESEARCH PROJECT

Every possible effort would be made to teach very updated concept on each topic. Hot issues of debate, theories and controversial opinions of different researchers about each topic would be shared with the students.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Sessional: 20% (short project, assignment, presentation and class participation)

Mid exam: 30% 

Final exam: 50%

RULES AND REGULATIONS

Following are the rules and regulations that students have to abide by in my class

• Class attendance. (75% class attendance)
• Study of course materials as specified by the instructor
• Completion of given task on time