Iğdır University Lifelong Learning Programme

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	Number of ECTS Credits
BMB-22-131		Elective	1	2	6

Level of Course Unit

Third Cycle

Objectives of the Course

To teach spectroscopic methods (UV/VIS, IR, NMR etc.) and spectrum interpretations used to identify organic compounds.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Doç. Dr. Gülçin Yıldız

Learning Outcomes

1	To have the ability to carry out research and development studies in national or international universities, public and private sector organizations by following the technological developments in the world with the knowledge and experience gained in the field.
2	Having sufficient knowledge and experience in the fields of Science and Chemistry; have the ability to develop applied research projects
3	To be able to apply the necessary methods and techniques in the field of chemistry application, to use the relevant devices effectively; have the ability to use information technologies related to the field
4	Ability to work individually, be prone to interdisciplinary and interdisciplinary teamwork
5	Being able to critically evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills, identify learning needs and direct their learning.
6	Developing a positive attitude towards lifelong learning

Mode of Delivery

Daytime Class

Prerequisites and co-requisities

none

Recommended Optional Programme Components

none

Course Contents

Introduction to Spectroscopy, Ultraviolet (UV)-Visible Spectroscopy, nature of UV/VIS spectroscopy, quantitative use of UV/VIS spectroscopy, classification of UV absorption bands, important UV/VIS chromophores and their use in structure determination, Infrared (IR) Spectroscopy, solvent effect /IR absorption region and nature, Experimental use of IR spectroscopy, important IR chromophores and their use in structure determination, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (1H-NMR and 13C-NMR) Spectroscopy, NMR device, Chemical shift and spin-spin interaction in NMR spectroscopy, 1H NMR analysis of spectra and spectral analysis rules, characteristic chemical shifts in 13C NMR spectra. Mass Spectroscopy, Mass spectrometry: ionization processes, mass spectral data, examples of structure determination of organic compounds using combined spectroscopic methods, various applications.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Theoretical	Practice	Laboratory
1	Introduction to Spectroscopy, Ultraviolet (UV)-Visible Spectroscopy, Nature of UV/VIS spectroscopy
2	Introduction to Spectroscopy, Ultraviolet (UV)-Visible Spectroscopy, Nature of UV/VIS spectroscopy
3	Quantitative use of UV/VIS spectroscopy
4	Classification of UV absorption bands
5	important UV/VIS chromophores and their use in structure determination
6	important UV/VIS chromophores and their use in structure determination
7	Infrared (IR) Spectroscopy, solvent effect/IR absorption region and nature
8	Infrared (IR) Spectroscopy, solvent effect/IR absorption region and nature
9	Experimental use of IR spectroscopy
10	Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (1H-NMR and 13C-NMR) Spectroscopy
11	Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (1H-NMR and 13C-NMR) Spectroscopy
12	Analysis of 1H NMR spectra and spectral analysis rules
13	Examples for the determination of the structure of organic compounds with the combined use of spectroscopic methods, various applications
14	Examples for the determination of the structure of organic compounds with the combined use of spectroscopic methods, various applications

Recommended or Required Reading

Handouts

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Midterm Examination	1	100
SUM		100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Final Examination	1	100
SUM		100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities		50
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities		50
SUM		100

Language of Instruction

English

Work Placement(s)

none

Workload Calculation

Activities	Number	Time (hours)	Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination	1	1	1
Final Examination	1	1	1
Self Study	1	25	25
Individual Study for Mid term Examination	1	50	50
Individual Study for Final Examination	1	50	50
Homework	1	50	50
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)			177

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

	PO 1	PO 2	PO 3	PO 4	PO 5	PO 6	PO 7	PO 8	PO 9	PO 10	PO 11	PO 12	PO 13	PO 14
LO1	5	5	4
LO2			4	5	3
LO3						5	4	4
LO4						5	5	5	4
LO5										5
LO6										5

* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High