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About the Course

The course introduces the three key spectroscopic methods used by chemists and biochemists to analyse the molecular and electronic structure of atoms and molecules. These are UV/Visible , Infra-red (IR) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopies. The content is presented using short focussed and interactive screencast presentations accompanied by formative quizzes to probe understanding of the key concepts presented. Numerous exercises are provided to facilitate mastery of each topic. A unique virtual spectroscopic laboratory is made available to enable students to measure and analyse spectra online. Assessment is via summative quizzes completed during the course period....

Top reviews

KB

Oct 14, 2020

This course helped me to further understand the principle behinds the 3 main spectroscopic techniques: UV/VIS, IR and NMR which is very beneficial for my future career working in a lab environment.

JE

Dec 26, 2023

I learned a lot about the physics behind spectroscopy. The lectures were easy to follow and understand and the notes were detailed. I definitely recommend this course for chemistry-related majors.

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By Nicolas G

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Jul 28, 2020

El curso es muy ilustrativo respecto de los conceptos fundamentales de técnicas espectroscópicas. Son de gran ayudo los cuestionarios de laboratorio para comprender mejor las aplicaciones de las diferentes técnicas. El curso posee en los cuestionarios 1, 3 y 4 algunos errores señalados por los cursantes que deberían corregirse para futuras ediciones. En términos generales el curso es muy interesante.

By prapulla b

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Oct 10, 2017

This course helped me understand the spectroscopic concepts in a simpler and a more easier way,I found interesting will solving the practice problems and the quiz.This course is really helpful in analyzing the structure of the organic compounds using spectroscopic techniques like IR, UV and NMR spectroscopy.

I would like to thank Mr.Patric sir for making the concepts easier and simpler.

By uppala v v s

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Jun 14, 2017

There is a lot of theory for spectroscopy which i was expecting, for example in UV/VIS spectroscopy there are rules to measure the maximum wavelength value of the compound based on conjugation and pi bonds. Also some of the tutorial questions were abstract which were hard to get the solution without additional information. But a good source to recap vital concepts

By VIKAS

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Feb 19, 2023

The Great Work and Efforts by Prof Patrick J O' Malley and Coursera Team. Wonderful to learn more on UV/FTIR/NMR. However if you add Mass Spectroscopy too that will put one more Feather on your Hat to re modified this Course.

One humble request to you please develop the Structure Determination of the compounds / Additives /Polymers too.

Thanks

Vikas Bharduwaj

India

By Colin E

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Jan 5, 2018

Some of the answers were wrong in the week 3 quiz and I'm pretty sure I got more answers correct than were actually awarded marks in the final quiz. The content of the lectures was very informative and well put-together. The lab sections are inspired by genius. Thank you Prof. O'Malley and Coursera for the provision of a very good course - all things considered.

By Seema S S

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Apr 3, 2020

A wonderful must take course for anyone interested in pursuing chemistry. All the videos were extremely insightful and the notes just made understanding easier. I would have, however, liked a bit more explanation on the spectrums. I found the questions based on the spectrums a bit tough due to the lack of complete explanation. Overall, a great course.

By Karl P A D

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Feb 13, 2021

This helped me learn quite well about Molecular Spectroscopy. The lectures were clear, and though some problem solving questions were missing so that I could learn how to solve different scenarios with different given values, I was able to grasp the knowledge needed to pass this. Thanks to Mr. Patrick O'Malley for helping me learn about this topic!

By Juan P E G

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Jul 28, 2022

En general el curso es bueno, pero en la tercera semana preguntaron cosas que no se vieron en el curso, y más de una vez tuve que buscar y utilizar ecuaciones que no se dictaron en los videos de clases. Sin embargo, es un curso interactivo y a pesar de ser virtual es bastante práctico. Lo que prima es la parte teórica.

By Prabesh J

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Jul 3, 2017

Great course. There is a good room for improvement. May be a more numerical problems could be added. More exercise problems could also be helpful. I hope the team at Manchester University continues developing the courses like this. In sum, really great course. helped me fill some gaps in my knowledge in spectroscopy.

By Priyakrit S R

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Jul 10, 2020

An amazing course for people just curious about science in general and an amazing platform to quench one's scientific curiosity. However, the only problem is that in a few options in the weekly quizzes the mathematical expressions aren't given properly which makes selecting the correct answers difficult at times.

By Asher D

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Dec 1, 2020

A nice informative refresher on or introduction to common molecular spectroscopy techniques. The course requires some independent info gathering in order to complete the assignments. In my opinion the quizzes tend to focus too heavily on math problems rather than concepts.

By Fernando V P

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May 26, 2018

Me gustó el curso, lo disfruté y aprendí. Sólo me hubiera gustado ver más al profesor, como en una clase presencial, y no sólo ver las diapositivas explicadas por él. El material del curso es bueno, y los cuestionarios realmente te ponen a pensar.

By LIYA A

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May 7, 2020

It was my first chance to attend an online course and it was a great experience. The course gives basic information about molecular spectroscopy. Thankful to the University of Manchester and also to the Course era to provide this platform.

By SUJOY K S

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Jul 5, 2020

This course is very excellent and I have gained many basic knowledge. But there was some lack of information, mostly the practice session was very short. Overall this course help me a lot to improve my capability to understand more.

By Srilakshmi

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May 2, 2020

After completion of the course I realised that I made a good decision. Reading materials are not lengthy and easy to understand. My only request is to provide answer material for quiz questions so that we can correct or mistakes:)

By Martínez F B

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Sep 14, 2020

me gustaría contar con esta clase de cursos en español o al menos con alguna clase de subtitulos en español para los vídeos ya que es mas complicado levar la lectura con el vídeo en miniatura, no se aprecia bien el contenido.

By Irfan a

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Jul 28, 2023

An amazing experience with coursera online learning platform which is me enhance my knowledge related my field. i enjoyed a lot from coursera and also learn allot of concepts I'm thankful of coursera team and its management.

By Mostafa A A A

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Jul 22, 2017

the course is great, but if you add mass spectroscopy part, it would be better. Also, there are a technical problem in week 3 and final exam in marking certain questions where the system marks it wring although it is right.

By Y K

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Mar 23, 2021

I highly recommend this course for beginners and starters who are studying by themselves, or/and would like to improve their knowledge in Spectroscopy, especially those who are from outside the Chemical and Physics fields.

By Saul I U B

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Apr 1, 2020

It is a course with excellent content that gives you a good introduction to the world of molecular spectroscopy. Unfortunately, there are technical errors in the quices that need to be improved to make it a 5-star course.

By Sarfuddin A T

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Apr 28, 2020

It was an excellent experience in in online learning on molecular spectroscopy. it would have been more helping for me if there were a text book or a hand book on detailed spectral assignment of uv, ir and nmr studies

By Loveille J G

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Aug 14, 2020

This course was very helpful in reviewing concepts in molecular spectroscopy. A good theoretical background was presented but the approach was very practical. The examples were very helpful.

By Sidrah

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Dec 25, 2022

The course was wholesome and informative. I covered the mathematical and theoretical aspects of spectroscopy. The quiz questions provided the practice needed for understanding the concepts.

By Preetika

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May 20, 2021

it was very useful for the people who are new to this topic. but they do have to include some more small topics like red shift blue shift and emphasis more on the spectral bands.

By Rupam G

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Oct 26, 2017

Some of the questions had wrong answers in the system and hence the actual marks shown is not reflective of the exam. Please see to it that the system has correct answers.