Abstract
Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy has almost become an essential analytical tool for the chemist. High-resolution one- and multi-dimensional NMR, timedomain NMR, and NMR microscopy are but a few of the NMR techniques at a chemist's disposal to determine chemical structure and dynamics. Consequently, even small chemistry departments are finding it necessary to provide students with NMR training and experience in at least some of these techniques. The hands-on experience is readily provided with access to state-of-the-art commercial spectrometers. Instruction in the principles of NMR is more difficult to achieve as most instructors try to teach NMR using single organic or analytical chemistry book chapters with static figures. This paper describes an online textbook on NMR spectroscopy called The Basics of NMR (http://www.cis.rit.edu/htbooks/nmr/) suitable for use in teaching the principles of NMR spectroscopy. The book utilizes hypertext and animations to present the principles of NMR spectroscopy. The book can be used as a textbook associated with a lecture or as a stand-alone teaching tool. Conference participants are encouraged to review the textbook and evaluate its suitability for us in teaching NMR spectroscopy to undergraduate chemistry majors.
Highlights
The Mathematics of Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) Spin Physics NMR SpectroscopyFourier Transforms Pulse Sequences NMR HardwarePractical Considerations Carbon-13 NMR 2-D TechniquesAdvanced Spectroscopic TechniquesThe Introduction presents terminology and reviews units
Asking them to learn the dynamic principles of magnetic resonance from static diagrams in textbooks written for more advanced students is inappropriate, and teaching them the principles of magnetic resonance one-on-one is too time consuming
My solution to this problem was to develop computer based instructional material tailored to their level and containing animated diagrams to help explain dynamic principles
Summary
I try to involve undergraduates in my magnetic resonance research whenever possible. (See references [2,3,4,5,6,7,8] for examples of their work). Asking them to learn the dynamic principles of magnetic resonance from static diagrams in textbooks written for more advanced students is inappropriate, and teaching them the principles of magnetic resonance one-on-one is too time consuming My solution to this problem was to develop computer based instructional material tailored to their level and containing animated diagrams to help explain dynamic principles. Clicking on one of these will bring up the location in the new chapter containing the reference material. As a consequence of this and the use of frames, this educational package requires a hypertext markup language (HTML) 3.0 compatible browser, such as Netscape Communicator 4.0x or later, or Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0x or later. This type of browser allows the user to view frames. This allowed readers to find the site within a few days of launch
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