| Module designation | SEDC6083 Structure Elucidation of Organic Compounds |
| Semester(s) in which the module is taught | 5th Semester and 7th Semester |
| Person responsible for the module | Dr. Drs. Syahrial, M.Si |
| Language | Indonesian, English (for lecture material) |
| Relation to curriculum | Elective Course |
| Teaching methods | Lecture, small group discussion, case methods, and team-based project |
| Workload (incl. contact hours, self-study hours) | 2 x 45 hours per semester, comprising: 100 minutes lecture and discussion per week120 minutes structured tasks per week120 minutes learn to be independent per week |
| Credit points | 2 SKS = 3.34 ECTS |
| Required and recommended prerequisites for joining the module | no prerequisites |
| Module objectives/intended learning outcomes | After completing the course and engaging in a series of exercises (C), students (A) are able to accurately (D) analyze (C4) and integrate (A4) theoretical foundations for the application (P2) of UV-Vis spectrophotometry, IR spectrophotometry, mass spectrometry, and NMR spectroscopy in determining organic molecular structures. After completing the course and engaging in a series of exercises (C), students (A) are able to accurately (D) construct (C6) molecular formulas and structural formulas of organic compounds through the ability to manage (P5) and organize (A4) spectral data from UV-Vis, IR, mass, and NMR spectroscopy. |
| Content | This course is designed to equip students with the foundational knowledge and practical skills required to pursue advanced studies in chemistry, and to contribute as mentors in chemistry olympiads and school-based mini-research projects at the high school level. The course covers key spectroscopic techniques used in the determination of molecular structure, including:UV-Visible Spectrophotometry: basic concepts, absorption spectra, and the ability to interpret UV-Vis spectra to identify structural features of organic molecules;Infrared (IR) Spectrophotometry: fundamental principles, IR spectral patterns, frequency absorption, fingerprint regions, and skills in spectral interpretation;Mass Spectrometry (MS): core concepts, mass spectra analysis, molecular ions, fragmentation patterns, and proficiency in using mass spectra to distinguish between compounds;Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy: basic principles, chemical shifts of ¹H and ¹³C nuclei, and the ability to analyze and interpret NMR spectra for structure elucidation.The course emphasizes the integration of theoretical understanding with analytical interpretation skills, preparing students to competently deduce structural information from various types of spectral data. |
| Exams and assessment formats | case studies, project, and written examinations, |
| Study and examination requirements | Case methods: 15%Quiz: 10%Assignments:10 %Midterm: 30%Final exam: 35% |
| Recommended literature | Silverstein, R. M., Webster, F. X., Kiemle, D. J. 2005. Spectrometric Identification of Organic Compounds. 7th Ed., New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.Breitmaier, E. 2002. Structure Elucidation by NMR in Organic Chemistry, A Practical Guide. 3rd Ed., England: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.Dachriyanus. 2004. Analisa Struktur Senyawa Organik Secara Spektroskopi. Padang: LPTIK Unand.Field, L. D., Sternhell, S., Kalman, J. R. 2008. Organic Structures from Spectra. 4th Ed., England: John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. Richards, S. A., Hollerton, J. C. 2011. Essential Practical NMR for Organic Chemistry. United Kingdom: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.Glagovich, N.M., and Timothy D.s. 2005. “Organic Spectroscopy Laboratory: Utilizing IR and NMR in the Identification of an Unknown.Substance.” Journal of Chemical Education 82(9):1382–84. doi: 10.1021/ed082p1382.Nandiyanto, A. B. D., Oktiani, R and Ragadhita, R. 2019. “How to Read and Interpret Ftir Spectroscope of Organic Material.” Indonesian Journal of Science and Technology 4(1):97–118. doi: 10.17509/ijost.v4i1.15806.Silva, P.J., and Kimberly A. P. 2000. “Interpretation of Mass Spectra from OrganicCompounds in Aerosol Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry.” Analytical Chemistry 72(15):3553–62. doi: 10.1021/ac9910132 |
| Date of last amendment | August 12, 2024 |