Adaptation and implementation of modern NMR techniques throughout the undergraduate chemistry curriculum

CHED 92

Thomas W. Nalli, tnalli@winona.edu1, Sara M Hein, shein@winona.edu2, Robert W. Kopitzke, rkopitzke@winona.edu3, Charla S Miertschin, cmiertschin@winona.edu2, and C. B. William Ng, wng@winona.edu2. (1) Chemistry, Winona State University, Winona, MN 55987, (2) Chemistry Department, Winona State University, Winona, MN 55987, (3) Winona State University, Winona, MN 55987

The Winona State University Chemistry Department recently received National Science Foundation funding  (CCLI #0126470) for a 300-MHz NMR spectrometer. The NMR is being used to improve laboratory experiences in various courses throughout our undergraduate chemistry curriculum. Students in the sophomore organic courses routinely use 1H and 13C NMR for the characterization of reaction products. These students process their spectra on laptop computers using readily available software. Variable temperature and 2-D NMR experiments have also been implemented in our organic chemistry courses. New NMR experiments have also been included in our Advanced Inorganic, Physical, Polymer Chemistry, and GOB courses. A new course, NMR Applications, has provided upper level students with hands on training in the operation of the spectrometer. In addition, undergraduate research in the department has flourished with the availability of the new NMR. Six of our students are presenting posters on their research at this meeting.

 

General Posters
7:30 PM-9:30 PM, Sunday, 13 March 2005 Convention Center -- Sails Pavilion, Poster

Division of Chemical Education

The 229th ACS National Meeting, in San Diego, CA, March 13-17, 2005