Course: Biomolecular NMR Spectroscopy

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Course title Biomolecular NMR Spectroscopy
Course code UCH/040
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Frequency of the course In each academic year, in the summer semester.
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction unspecified
Work placements unspecified
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Müller Norbert, prof. Dr.
Course content
1. General Introduction to Spectroscopy 2. Physical Foundations of NMR 3. The Chemical Shift 4. Spin-Spin-Coupling 5. C NMR 6. Relaxation 7. The Nuclear Overhauser Effect 8. Basic Two Dimensional NMR 9. NMR Structure Analysis 10. Industrial and Medical Applications of NMR specroscopy

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Demonstration, Projection, E-learning
  • Class attendance - 26 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 15 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Understanding of the fundamental principles of NMR spectroscopy, interpretation of spectra of simple bio-organic molecules, overview of the applications of NMR for biomolecular structure, dynamics and interaction analysis.
Students will gain basic knowledge about NMR, spectral analysis, and analysis of biomolecules using this technique.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry.

Assessment methods and criteria
Test

Students must correctly answer at least 50 % of test questions.
Recommended literature
  • H. Günter:. NMR Spectroscopy: Basic Principles, concepts, adn Applications in Chemistry, 2nd Edition.
  • O. Zerbe, S. Jurt. Applied NMR Spectroscopy for Chemists and Life Scientists. 2014. ISBN 978-3527327744.


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