Spring 2000:CHEM 159/ESR

J. V. Acrivos

2 units, F (830-1020) DH17

Tel. 408-924-4972; FAX: 408-924-4945;e-mail: acrivos@chemibr1.sjsu.edu; acrivos@athens.sjsu.edu

e-mail question answered in 24 hours.
OFFICE HOUR AND HOMEWORK GRADING PRIVELEGES ARE RESERVED FOR STUDENTS WHO ATTEND CLASS AND LABORATORY

Green Sheet:

I. Reference Texts: Use in library. No need to purchase

A. Abragam and B. Bleaney, "Electron Paramagnetic Resonance", Dover

J. Weil, J.E. Wertz and J.R. Bolton, "Electron Paramagnetic Resonance", J. Wiley, Inc., 1994

N. M. Atherton, "Principles of Electron Spin Resonance", Prentice Hall, Inc. 1997

II. Prerequisites by Catalog:

  1. Freshman Chemistry.
  2. Freshman Physics.
  3. Integral and Differential Calculus.
  4. Computer Literacy is required, CHEM 178 or equivalent.
  5. Course contents: Modules (mod#) are timely posted in the www which can be accessed through a University  Computer Laboratory. Go to:

http://www.sjsu.edu/faculty/Acrivos/front.html "

click "teaching philosophy then 159esr", then the module you require.
III. Syllabus:
  1. Basic Principles of Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy:/Instrumentation/Hyperfine Interaction/Relation between Electron Spin Resonance and Nuclear magnetic Resonance: mod159-1: Ch. 1 to 3.
  2. Analysis of Systems in the Liquid Phase mod159-2: Ch. 4 to 7.
  3. Chemical Dynamics, mod159-3 Ch.9
  4. Solid State: paramagnetism, ferromagnetism, antiferromagnetism and superconductivity, mod159-4 Recent ESR Literature

IV. Course Grade:

  1. Homework/Laboratory Work: 10%/20%
    Three homework assignments consist of the first four problems of chapters assigned. Grading is done according to the required format for lectures, homework and quiz as described in (VII). Homework is due the second week after assignment with 50% off for every day late; attendance is taken and is required for credit.
  2. Laboratory Report, 30% of grade. Due May 12
  3. Term Paper 40% of grade, Due May 12
  4. Study Time: For two hours of study per unit per week an average student gets an average course, i.e., at least six hours of study per week are required to obtain an average grade in an average course.

V. The departmental policy on cheating is sanctioned.

VI. EMERGENCIES AND EVACUATIONS: If you hear a continuously sounding alarm, or are told to evacuate by Emergency Coordinators (colored badge identities), walk quickly to the nearest stairway (end of each hall). Take your personal belongings as you may not be immediately allowed to return. Follow instructions of Emergency Coordinators. Be quiet so you can hear. Once outside, move away from the building. Do not return to the building unless the Police or Emergency Coordinators announce that it is permissible.

VII. REQUIRED PROCEDURE FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS, (% GRADE)

  1. (15%) Statement of:
    A. The system under study:
    B. The data available:
    C. The objective to be achieved:
  2. (25%) Statement of the pertinent relations with text reference.
  3. (40%) Carry out numerical analysis including all units used. Underline the correct answer. Block diagrams, computer output and graphs are allowed.
  4. (20%) State the physical significance of results, i.e., what do the results mean?

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