The course comprises approximately 200 full-time study hours, whereof 14 hours of lectures and tutorials, 5 hours of laboratory work, 12 hours of seminars, in addition to self-studies.
FCK3116 Molecular Structure and Dynamics by NMR Spectroscopy in Solution State 7.5 credits
The course provides the basic principals of nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR) and interpretation of spectra for elucidating molecular structures and dynamics. The course contains lectures, tutorials and laboratory work. The tutorials supplement the lectures by solving problems with gradually increasing complexity.
Information per course offering
Information for Spring 2026 Start 1 Apr 2026 programme students
- Course location
KTH Campus
- Duration
- 1 Apr 2026 - 1 Jun 2026
- Periods
Spring 2026: P4 (7.5 hp)
- Pace of study
50%
- Application code
10919
- Form of study
Normal Daytime
- Language of instruction
English
- Course memo
- Course memo is not published
- Number of places
Places are not limited
- Target group
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- Planned modular schedule
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- Schedule
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- Part of programme
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Contact
Course syllabus as PDF
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Content and learning outcomes
Course disposition
Course contents
- Fundamental principles of NMR spectroscopy
- Spectral parameters (chemical shift, couplings)
- Relaxation, polarization transfer experiments, nuclear Overhauser effect (NOE)
- 2D-NMR spectroscopy
- Protocols for routine structural determination
- Dynamic NMR spectroscopy
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course the doctoral student should have the knowledge and ability to:
- describe the principles of NMR methods with regard to their advantages and limitations
- analyze NMR spectra, interpret and use the relationship between the spectral parameters and the molecular structure
- design strategies for analyzing and solving structural problems
- analyze and explain the effects of molecular dynamics, such as chemical exchange
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Eligible for studies at the third-cycle level.
Recommended prerequisites
Basic knowledge in organic chemistry.
Literature
You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- TEN1 - Home exam, 7.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Other requirements for final grade
To pass the course, the student must participate in at least 80% of the tutorials and 80% of the lectures. Participation in the laboratory practice and the oral presentation at the final seminar is mandatory.
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Education cycle
Third cycle