| Module designation | SEDC3038 Molecular Spectroscopy |
| Semester(s) in which the module is taught | 6th Semester |
| Person responsible for the module | Dr. Muhammad Nazar, S.Pd., MSCST |
| Language | Indonesian, English (for lecture material) |
| Relation to curriculum | Mandatory modules for 6th semester students. |
| Teaching methods | Lecture, small group discussion, Project Based Learning |
| Workload (incl. contact hours, self-study hours) | 3 x 45 hours per semester, comprising: 150 minutes lecture and discussion per week180 minutes structured tasks per week180 minutes independent learning per week |
| Credit points | 3 SKS = 4.8 ECTS |
| Required and recommended prerequisites for joining the module | – |
| Module objectives/intended learning outcomes | After participating in lectures delivered through various methods, models, and strategies, students are capable of analyzing the role of UV-Vis, IR, and NMR spectroscopy in chemical compound analysis, as well as accurately calculating the moment of inertia, rotational energy, and bond length.After participating in lectures delivered through various methods, models, and strategies, students are capable of analyzing molecular symmetry, determining the point group of compounds based on molecular geometry, understanding the concepts of photochemistry including fluorescence, phosphorescence, and LASER, and accurately analyzing their applications in the structural determination of chemical compounds.Through the Project-Based Learning (PjBL) method, students are capable of synthesizing Carbon Quantum Dots using various natural materials and characterizing them accurately and precisely using UV lamps and UV-Vis spectroscopy. |
| Content | Molecular Spectroscopy explores the fundamental principles and applications of various spectroscopic techniques, focusing on their critical role in chemical compound analysis and structural determination. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the interaction between matter and electromagnetic radiation through UV-Vis, IR, and NMR spectroscopy. The course also covers molecular symmetry, point group determination, photochemical phenomena such as fluorescence, phosphorescence, and laser technologies, emphasizing their applications in advanced chemical research. Through hands-on, project-based learning, students will synthesize and characterize Carbon Quantum Dots using natural materials, applying spectroscopic methods to analyze their properties accurately. |
| Exams and assessment formats | written examinations, Project, and guided class discussions |
| Study and examination requirements | Quiz: 10%Assignment: 10%Midterm: 30%Final exam: 30%Project: 20% |
| Recommended literature | Pavia, D. L., Lampman, G. M., Kriz, G. S., & Vyvyan, J. R. (2015). Introduction to spectroscopy (5th ed.). Cengage Learning. Atkins, P. W. (2024). Concepts in Physical Chemistry (2nd ed.). Royal Society of Chemistry. https://doi.org/10.1039/9781837674244 books.rsc.org+15books.rsc.org+15books.rsc.org+15 Rumble, J. R. (Ed.). (2024). CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics (105th ed.). CRC Press. Hirayama, S., & Yamamoto, M. (2025). Physical Chemistry Problems and Solutions: Atoms, Molecules and Thermodynamics (2024th ed.). Springer. Kuhn, H., Waldeck, D. H., & Försterling, H.-D. (2024). Principles of Physical Chemistry (3rd ed.). Wiley Peverati, R. (2024). The Live Textbook of Physical Chemistry 1 (5th ed.). Florida Institute of Technology. Recommended Articles Akbar, S. A., Hasan, M., Nazar, M., Zulfahmi, I., Miswar, E., Iqhrammullah, M., & Jalil, Z. (2025). Fluorescent carbon quantum dots from Syzygium aromaticum as a selective sensor for Fe3+ and Cd2+ detection in aqueous solution. Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, 11, 101166. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.CSCEE.2025.101166 Burrell, M. C. (2001). Chemical Analysis, Electron Spectroscopy. Encyclopedia of Materials: Science and Technology, 1142–1149. https://doi.org/10.1016/B0-08-043152-6/00214-X Dutta, A. (2017). Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy. Spectroscopic Methods for Nanomaterials Characterization, 2, 73–93. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-46140-5.00004-2 Hasan, M., Nurfathinah, D., Gani, A., Khaldun, I., Rahmayani, R. F. I., & Nazar, M. (2024). Thermomechanical properties of bio-nanocomposite film based on sugar palm starch/chitosan nanoparticles matrices loaded with N-CQD from dragon fruit peel extract. Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, 10, 101026. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscee.2024.101026 |
| Date of last amendment | January 13, 2025 |
