NKEB13017U Supramolecular and Macromolecular Chemistry (KemiSM)
BSc Programme in Chemistry
Macrocyclic compounds, including host molecules for cations,
anions, and neutral molecules.
Mechanically interlocked molecules (catenanes and rotaxanes).
Template-directed synthesis.
Self-organization and self-assembly.
Enzyme-substrate complexes and biomimetic catalysis.
Supramolecular polymers.
Non-covalent interactions.
Solvent effects.
Application of electrochemical and spectroscopic techniques.
Supramolecular devices.
Qualifications:The student should be able to
- explain the criteria for the formation of supramolecular systems.
- judge the nature of noncovalent interactions which are
responsible for the formation of a specific host-guest complex.
- estimate the size and distance dependence of intermolecular
interactions.
- judge enthalpic and entropic contributions relevant for the
formation of aggregates and host-guest complexes in solution.
- design supramolecular devices that explore light or
electrochemical stimuli.
- design molecular sensors.
- judge and evaluate original publications that deal with design,
synthesis and characterization of supramolecular systems and
devices.
Skills:
The student should be able to
- classify the weak noncovalent interactions.
- classify a variety of host molecules for specific guest molecules
/ ions.
- classify solvents based on macroscopic and molecular properties.
- demonstrate knowledge on experimental techniques typically used
to characterize host-guest complexes in solution.
- identify templates for template-directed synthesis, for example
for the synthesis of mechanically interlocked molecules.
- use electronic databases for finding original literature.
Knowledge:
The student should gain knowledge on the noncovalent interactions
responsible for the formation of supramolecular complexes and
aggregates and how to design a host molecule for a specific guest
molecule or ion. Moreover, knowledge on characterization techniques
should be gained as well as on how to design supramolecular
devices, sensors, and machines.
P.D. Beer, T.A. Barendt, J.Y.C. Lim, ”Supramolecular Chemistry –
Fundamentals and Applications”, Oxford University Press, 2022.
Additional material (notes and articles) - available from
Absalon.
In particular, it is expected that the student him/herself finds
relevant literature during the course.
- Category
- Hours
- Lectures
- 21
- Preparation
- 124
- Theory exercises
- 21
- Exam
- 40
- Total
- 206
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- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Written assignment, 2 weeks
- Type of assessment details
- An essay has to be written based on either a theme or an article. The essay topic is decided by the teachers and announced 2 weeks before the essay is due.
- Exam registration requirements
A number of mandatory exercises (presentations/homework) have to be passed. These exercises are based on group work (oral paper presentations) and attendance at these group presentations is mandatory for all students following the course.
- Aid
- All aids allowed
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
Several internal evaluators
- Re-exam
The re-exam is an essay on a new topic chosen by the teachers (i.e., the re-exam is not a revised version of the failed essay).
All students who have passed the mandatory group work (oral presentations) during the course are eligible for a re-exam. Students who do not meet the requirement should follow the course again the next academic year
Criteria for exam assesment
According to the learning outcome
Course information
- Language
- English - Partially in Danish
- Course code
- NKEB13017U
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Level
- Bachelor
- Duration
- 1 block
- Placement
- Block 2
- Schedule
- B
- Course capacity
- No limit
The number of seats may be reduced in the late registration period
Study board
- Study Board of Physics, Chemistry and Nanoscience
Contracting department
- Department of Chemistry
Contracting faculty
- Faculty of Science
Course Coordinators
- Mogens Brøndsted Nielsen (mbn@chem.ku.dk)