Title: NMR OF NANO-SYSTEMS
Teacher(s): Prof. Marco Sette
Credits: 2
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Ability to understand the relevant scientific literature and to extract information from spectra of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance.
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Understanding of the necessary NMR experiments of utility in the field of nanosystems and of the basic theory behind each of them.
APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Ability to apply the different methodologies used during the lesson, as well as the ability to discriminate between the best strategy to follow.
MAKING JUDGEMENTS
Ability to be independent in a scientific project by acquiring information deriving from other related sectors.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability to relate to other sectors to establish appropriate experiments
LEARNING SKILLS
Ability to extend their own knowledge for the use of other experiments and to know how to move in sectors related to their own.
PREREQUISITES
There are no formal prerequisites, however it is appropriate that students have good knowledge of Mathematical analysis, Physics and Chemistry.
TOPICS
NMR basic theory: the resonance phenomenon, chemical shift, scalar and dipolar coupling, molecular interactions. One- and two-dimensional experiments in solution and in solid phase. Diffusion experiments. Examples from literature.
EVALUATION
- Type: oral examination.
- Description: The exam of NMR of nanosystems consists of an oral examination.
The oral exam consists in three theoretical questions (each contributes with 10/30 to the final vote). The exam evaluates the overall preparation of the student, the ability to integrate the knowledge of the different parts of the program, the consequentiality of the reasoning, the analytical ability and the autonomy of judgment. Furthermore, language properties and clarity of presentation are assessed, in compliance with the Dublin descriptors (1. Knowledge and understanding; 2. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding; 3 . Making judgments; 4. Learning skills; 5: Communication skills).
The final vote of the exam is expressed out of thirty and will be obtained through the following graduation system:
Not pass: important deficiencies and / or inaccuracies in the knowledge and understanding of the topics; limited capacity for analysis and synthesis, frequent generalizations and limited critical and judgment skills, the arguments are presented in an inconsistent way and with inappropriate language,
18-20: just sufficient knowledge and understanding of the topics with possible generalizations and imperfections; sufficient capacity for analysis, synthesis and autonomy of judgment, the topics are frequently exposed in an inconsistent way and with inappropriate / technical language,
21-23: Routine knowledge and understanding of topics; ability to analyze and synthesize with sufficiently coherent logical argument and appropriate / technical language
24-26: Fair knowledge and understanding of the topics; good analysis and synthesis skills with rigorously expressed arguments but with a language that is not always appropriate / technical.
27-29: Complete knowledge and understanding of the topics; remarkable abilities of analysis and synthesis. Good autonomy of judgment. Topics exposed rigorously and with appropriate / technical language
30-30L: Excellent level of knowledge and in-depth understanding of the topics. Excellent skills of analysis, synthesis and autonomy of judgment. Arguments expressed in an original way and with appropriate technical language.
ADOPTED TEXTS
Edwin Becker
High Resolution NMR. Theory and Chemical Applications
Elsevier. 3rd Edition
DELIVERY MODE (Presence/e-learning)
Precence.
TEACHING METHODS
The course is held by lectures including theory and exercises.