9452076 Mink The Department of Chemistry is purchasing a 200 MHz Fourier Transform NMR spectrometer with a 1H-13C probe and a variable temperature controller. The instrument is an integral part of the ongoing updating of the curriculum to emphasize chemical structure, synthesis and dynamics in the laboratory courses. The project incorporates "hands-on" use of the FT-NMR spectrometer across the curriculum, including 1-D and 2-D analysis in the organic, inorganic and biochemistry courses. Two new laboratory courses are also undergoing development, "Practical NMR Spectroscopy" and "Advanced Synthesis." "Practical NMR Spectroscopy" includes the theory of FT-NMR spectroscopy, and experiments using multiple-pulse sequencing, selective decoupling, and 2-D spectroscopy. "Advanced Synthesis" is a project-based, research-oriented course emphasizing the synthesis of organic and inorganic compounds combined with techniques of 1-D and 2-D FT-NMR spectroscopy for product elucidation and mechanistic studies. The instrument is also being used by students in our non-majors organic chemistry courses, and by local high school teachers and community college students. The instrument is also enhancing an active undergraduate research program.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9452076
Program Officer
Gene G. Wubbels
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1994-09-01
Budget End
1996-08-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1994
Total Cost
$84,114
Indirect Cost
Name
California State University-San Bernardino
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
San Bernardino
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
92407