Michael Dieter Wörle: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2019 |
| Name | Dr. Michael Dieter Wörle |
| Address | Lab. für Anorganische Chemie ETH Zürich, HCI H 103 Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1-5/10 8093 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 632 56 84 |
| Fax | +41 44 632 11 49 |
| michael.woerle@inorg.chem.ethz.ch | |
| Department | Chemistry and Applied Biosciences |
| Relationship | Lecturer |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 529-0029-00L | Structure Determination Only for Chemistry MSc, Programme Regulations 2005. IMPORTANT NOTICE for Chemistry students: There are two different version of this course for the two regulations (2005/2018), please make sure to register for the correct version according to the regulations you are enrolled in. | 7 credits | 3G | M. D. Wörle, N. Trapp | |
| Abstract | Advanced X-ray crystal structure analysis | ||||
| Learning objective | To gain a deeper understanding of crystal structure determination principles and practice by X-ray diffraction and the evaluation of results. | ||||
| Content | Review of principles of diffraction and instrumentation, unit cells, lattices, and symmetry. Inorganic structural chemistry: sphere packings, ionic crystals, covalent networks, intermetallic compounds. Overview of powder diffraction and application of crystal chemistry for structure analysis of polycrystalline phases. Working safely with X-rays, crystal growth, selection and mounting, data collection strategies, data reduction, corrections for absorption, extinction and Lp, advanced structure solution theory and techniques: Patterson function, heavy atom technique, Fourier methods, direct methods. Structure modeling and refinement, disorder, twinning, false symmetry, interpretation of anisotropic shift parameters. Determination of absolute configuration, interpretation of results and scope of chemically useful information, validation and publication of results, critical evaluation of published crystal structures. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Information and exercise sheets will be distributed in loose form. | ||||
| Literature | Main references (1) W. Massa, "Crystal Structure Determination", 2nd Ed., 2004, Springer Verlag. (2) J.D. Dunitz, "X-ray Analysis and the Structure of Organic Molecules", 1995, Verlag HCA. Additional literature (3) C. Hammond, "The Basics of Crystallography and Diffraction", 2nd Ed., 2001, International Union of Crystallography Texts on Crystallography 5, Oxford University Press. (4) J.P. Glusker, M. Lewis & M. Rossi, "Crystal Structure Analysis for Chemists and Biologists", 1994, VCH Publishers. (5) D. Blow, "Outline of Crystallography for Biologists", 2002 Oxford University Press. (6) D. Schwarzenbach, "Kristallographie", 2001, Springer Verlag. (7) C. Giacovazzo, H.L. Monaco, G. Artioli, D. Viterbo, G. Ferraris, G. Gilli, G. Zanotti & M. Catti, Fundamentals of Crystallography", edited by C. Giacovazzo, 2nd Ed., 2002, International Union of Crystallography Texts on Crystallography 7, Oxford University Press. (8) W. Clegg, A.J. Blake, R.O. Gould & P. Main, "Crystal Structure Analysis - Principles and Practice", edited by W. Clegg, 2001, International Union of Crystallography Texts on Crystallography 6, Oxford University Press. (9) J.P. Glusker & K.N. Trueblood, "Crystal Structure Analysis - A Primer", 2nd Ed., 1985, Oxford University Press. (10) G. H. Stout, L. H. Jensen: X-Ray Structure Determination, J. Wiley & Sons, 1989. (11) M. M. Woolfson: X-Ray Crystallography, Cambridge University Press, 1970. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Students will conduct the computational exercises and examples of structure solution and refinement on personal computers. Prerequisite: Principles of Crystal Structure Determination (529-0039-00L). | ||||
| 529-0029-01L | Structure Determination IMPORTANT NOTICE for Chemistry students: There are two different version of this course for the two regulations (2005/2018), please make sure to register for the correct version according to the regulations you are enrolled in. Please do not register for this course if you are enrolled in Chemistry regulations 2005. | 6 credits | 3G | M. D. Wörle, N. Trapp | |
| Abstract | Advanced X-ray crystal structure analysis | ||||
| Learning objective | To gain a deeper understanding of crystal structure determination principles and practice by X-ray diffraction and the evaluation of results. | ||||
| Content | Review of principles of diffraction and instrumentation, unit cells, lattices, and symmetry. Inorganic structural chemistry: sphere packings, ionic crystals, covalent networks, intermetallic compounds. Overview of powder diffraction and application of crystal chemistry for structure analysis of polycrystalline phases. Working safely with X-rays, crystal growth, selection and mounting, data collection strategies, data reduction, corrections for absorption, extinction and Lp, advanced structure solution theory and techniques: Patterson function, heavy atom technique, Fourier methods, direct methods. Structure modeling and refinement, disorder, twinning, false symmetry, interpretation of anisotropic shift parameters. Determination of absolute configuration, interpretation of results and scope of chemically useful information, validation and publication of results, critical evaluation of published crystal structures. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Information and exercise sheets will be distributed in loose form. | ||||
| Literature | Main references (1) W. Massa, "Crystal Structure Determination", 2nd Ed., 2004, Springer Verlag. (2) J.D. Dunitz, "X-ray Analysis and the Structure of Organic Molecules", 1995, Verlag HCA. Additional literature (3) C. Hammond, "The Basics of Crystallography and Diffraction", 2nd Ed., 2001, International Union of Crystallography Texts on Crystallography 5, Oxford University Press. (4) J.P. Glusker, M. Lewis & M. Rossi, "Crystal Structure Analysis for Chemists and Biologists", 1994, VCH Publishers. (5) D. Blow, "Outline of Crystallography for Biologists", 2002 Oxford University Press. (6) D. Schwarzenbach, "Kristallographie", 2001, Springer Verlag. (7) C. Giacovazzo, H.L. Monaco, G. Artioli, D. Viterbo, G. Ferraris, G. Gilli, G. Zanotti & M. Catti, Fundamentals of Crystallography", edited by C. Giacovazzo, 2nd Ed., 2002, International Union of Crystallography Texts on Crystallography 7, Oxford University Press. (8) W. Clegg, A.J. Blake, R.O. Gould & P. Main, "Crystal Structure Analysis - Principles and Practice", edited by W. Clegg, 2001, International Union of Crystallography Texts on Crystallography 6, Oxford University Press. (9) J.P. Glusker & K.N. Trueblood, "Crystal Structure Analysis - A Primer", 2nd Ed., 1985, Oxford University Press. (10) G. H. Stout, L. H. Jensen: X-Ray Structure Determination, J. Wiley & Sons, 1989. (11) M. M. Woolfson: X-Ray Crystallography, Cambridge University Press, 1970. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Students will conduct the computational exercises and examples of structure solution and refinement on personal computers. Prerequisite: Principles of Crystal Structure Determination (529-0039-00L). | ||||
| 529-0039-00L | Principles of Crystal Structure Determination | 6 credits | 3G | M. D. Wörle, N. Trapp | |
| Abstract | An introduction to the principles of X-ray diffraction and crystal structure determination as it relates to Chemistry | ||||
| Learning objective | To gain an understanding of the principles of crystal structure determination by X-ray diffraction. | ||||
| Content | Basic crystallographic concepts: Unit cells, Bravais lattices, Laue symmetry, crystal classes (point groups), space groups, crystal growth, instrumentation, diffraction of X-rays by crystals: physical and geometric basics, powder and single crystal methods, structure solution and modelling, interpretation of crystal structure data; internal coordinates for structure description: atom spacing, co-ordination polyhedra, bond angles, torsion angles; intermolecular interactions, absolute configuration determination. Overview of inorganic, organic and macromolecular databases. | ||||
| Lecture notes | The script and exercises will be distributed weekly in loose form | ||||
| Literature | Main reference (1) W. Massa, "Crystal Structure Determination", 2nd Ed., 2004, Springer Verlag. Additional literature (2) J.D. Dunitz, "X-ray Analysis and the Structure of Organic Molecules", 1995, Verlag HCA. (3) C. Hammond, "The Basics of Crystallography and Diffraction", 2nd Ed., 2001, International Union of Crystallography Texts on Crystallography 5, Oxford University Press. (4) J.P. Glusker, M. Lewis & M. Rossi, "Crystal Structure Analysis for Chemists and Biologists", 1994, VCH Publishers. (5) D. Blow, "Outline of Crystallography for Biologists", 2002 Oxford University Press. (6) D. Schwarzenbach, "Kristallographie", 2001, Springer Verlag. (7) C. Giacovazzo, H.L. Monaco, G. Artioli, D. Viterbo, G. Ferraris, G. Gilli, G. Zanotti & M. Catti, Fundamentals of Crystallography", edited by C. Giacovazzo, 2nd Ed., 2002, International Union of Crystallography Texts on Crystallography 7, Oxford University Press. (8) J.P. Glusker & K.N. Trueblood, "Crystal Structure Analysis - A Primer", 2nd Ed., 1985, Oxford University Press. | ||||
| 529-0141-00L | Physical Methods for Inorganic Chemistry | 6 credits | 3G | M. D. Wörle, J. Koch, R. Verel | |
| Abstract | Introduction into the important methods for structural analysis (solid state NMR), crystal structure analysis and surface analysis techniques and their applications | ||||
| Learning objective | Knowledge in solid state NMR, crystal structure analysis and surface analytical techniques relevant for inorganic materials | ||||
| Content | This lecture course consists of three parts 1) Solid state NMR 2) Surface and direct solid analysis 3) Crystal structure anaylsis. Most important fundamentals of the individual methods will be presented and details will be explained on most relevant inorganic applications | ||||
| Lecture notes | Will be given during the lectures | ||||
| 535-1001-00L | Laboratory Course General Chemistry (for Biology and Pharmacy)   Information about the practical course will be given on the first day. | 6 credits | 8P | R. O. Kissner, K.‑H. Altmann, J. Hall, D. Neri, M. D. Wörle | |
| Abstract | Introduction to the practical work in a chemistry laboratory. The most important manipulations and techniques are treated, as well as the the most fundamental chemical reaction types. | ||||
| Learning objective | - Knowledge of the basic chemical laboratory methods. - Basic knowledge of the scientific approach in experimenting. - Observation and interpretation of real-world chemical processes. - Keeping of a reliable laboratory journal. | ||||
| Content | - Simple chemical methods and calculations. - Separation techniques. - Physical measurements: mass, volume, pH, optical spectra. - Ionic solids (salts). - Acid/base chemistry, buffers. - Redox reactions. - Metal complexes. - Titration methods and quantitative spectrometry. - Introduction to qualitative analysis. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Course manual in German (is handed out to the students at the begin of the lessons). Language: German, English upon request. PDF files available at http://acac1.ethz.ch/praktikum/docs.html Accessible in intranet, by WLAN after login or through VPN | ||||
| Literature | Basic Concepts of Chemistry, International Student Version, 8th Edition, Leo J. Malone, Theodore Dolter Wiley is a suitable textbook. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | This practical course causes costs for materials and chemicals. The costs are charged to the students at the end of semester. | ||||