The course comprises approximately 100 full-time study hours, whereof 30 hours Zoom lectures, in addition to self-studies. The lectures treat the basic principles such as the origin of the NMR signal, the basic instrumental architecture, principles and praxis of signal treatment, the design and operation of basic pulse sequences, and the molecular origin of the measured NMR parameters.
FCK3311 NMR Spectroscopy and imaging – basic principles 4.5 credits
The course includes theory and practice for NMR spectroscopy and imaging
Information per course offering
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus FCK3311 (Spring 2020–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus FCK3311 (Spring 2020–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course disposition
Course contents
The vector model of NMR spectroscopy
- rotating frame
- radiofrequency pulses and their effect
- the time dependent signal
- Fourier transformation (FT)
- NMR relaxation
- simple pulse sequences and instrumentation
- the effect of magnetic field gradient
- 2D FT NMR and MRI
Intended learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student should be able to
- explain the basic principles for NMR spectroscopy and imaging
- explain how the different NMR parameters depend on and reflect molecular properties.
- use the above listed knowledge to plan, perform and evaluate a laboratory project within the subject area, in group (or individually, depending on the number of participants) including to perform a smaller literature study, and present the laboratory project in a written report and perform an opposition on another laboratory project in the course
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Eligible for studies at the third-cycle level.
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
- RAP1 - Report, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- LAB1 - Laboratory project, 1.5 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.
Approved exam (TEN1; 3 ECTS)
Approved presentation of the laboratory project (LAB1; 1.5 ECTS)
Other requirements for final grade
The student should be able to fulfil all parts of the objectives on both a general and basic level, and on a detailed level, and with both width and depth. The student should also be able to use this knowledge to set up NMR experiments to gain insight to particular problems, and relate this to own research.
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
Supplementary information
Not more than 30 participants. The course is to a certain extent carried out remotely via Zoom, the lectures (but not the lab) remain open to other participants.