Infrared Spectral Interpretation, Intermediate

Overview

Building on the basics presented in "Infrared Spectral Interpretation, Basic", this course offers a detailed look at how to tackle the spectra of complex molecules. The course begins with a complete discussion of how molecules absorb infrared radiation, enabling attendees to fully understand the source of all the features they see in a spectrum. Then, the spectra of complex molecules—such as alkenes, ethers, aldehydes, carboxylic acids, amides, and amines—are pulled apart and analyzed in detail. Attendees interpret many unknown spectra in class with the help of the instructor to enhance learning.

When and Where

This course will meet online for two webcast sessions of three-and-a-half hours each.

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Key Topics

• How Molecules Absorb Infrared Radiation
• Understand All the Features in a Spectrum
• Strategies for Interpreting Complex Spectra

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How you will benefit from this course

• Learn how to interpret the spectra of complex molecules
• By taking a strategic approach, your IR interpretations will become faster and easier
• Gain greater confidence in your results
• Learn the diagnostic infrared bands for unsaturated hydrocarbons, ethers, aldehydes, carboxylic adics, and nitrogen-containing organics

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Course Instructor

Brian C. Smith, Ph.D. is founder and Principal of Spectros Associates in Shrewsbury, MA. He has been working in the field of spectroscopy for more than 25 years. He has spent the last 15 years as a spectroscopic trainer and consultant as part of Spectros Associates. Dr. Smith is the author of 3 popular books on spectroscopy: Fundamentals of FTIR and Infrared Spectral Interpretation, published by CRC Press, and Quantitative Spectroscopy: Theory and Practice, published by Academic Press. Dr. Smith earned his Ph.D. from Dartmouth College.

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Who Should Attend

Anyone who wants to further hone their IR interpretation skills to improve their analyses. IR Interpretation Basic or equivalent coursework or experience is required for this course.

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System Requirements

You need a high-speed connection to the Internet and an up-to-date version of your web browser (Internet Explorer is preferred). For the audio portion of the live session, we will use a telephone conference call for attendees from the U.S. and Canada. You will need a phone near your computer capable of making long distance phone calls to a 1-800 number. A hands-free or speaker phone is highly recommended.

International attendees may have access to a toll-free global call-in number or use VOIP, depending on their country. An ACS staff member will contact you to complete these arrangements. Contact us at shortcourses@acs.org, if you have any questions.

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Course Fee

Note: Each participant must register individually for this course.

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