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.
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.
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.
Competences:
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.
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 examiners
- 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
See Learning outcome
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- NKEB13017U
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Level
- Bachelor
- Duration
- 1 block
- Placement
- Block 2
- Schedule
- A
- Course capacity
- The number of places might be reduced if you register in the late-registration period (BSc and MSc) or as a credit or single subject student.
Study board
- Study Board of Physics, Chemistry and Nanoscience
Contracting department
- Department of Chemistry
Contracting faculty
- Faculty of Science
Course Coordinators
- Mogens Brøndsted Nielsen (3-72677345686d6a7233707a336970)