Practical NMR Spectroscopy
CHEM 254
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Course Information
Description
This course provides a hands-on introduction to modern nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy with an emphasis on practical applications in chemical and biochemical research. Topics include fundamental NMR theory, 1D and 2D experiments, quantitative NMR, and strategies for structure elucidation of small molecules and biomolecules. Students will gain experience in sample preparation, experiment setup and optimization, instrument calibration, data acquisition, processing, and spectral interpretation using current NMR software. The course culminates in a project in which students design and execute an NMR-based study to solve a real-world structural or dynamic problem.
Course Notes
Recommended for graduate students in chemistry, biochemistry, materials science, and related fields.
Recommended Prep
Recommended prerequisites for undergraduates: At least one advanced lab course (Chem 100R, 135, 145, or 165) and a quantum chemistry course (Chem 160 or equivalent)
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
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