JCE Software, 4D2: SPECPNMR

SPECPNMR

Adrian J. Blacken
University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Note:
This program is included in the Advanced Chemistry Collection (SP-28).

To Order Advanced Chemistry Collection

SPECPNMR is one of a set of programs developed as an aid for teaching introductory spectroscopy to organic chemistry students (1) . It includes a brief introduction to nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy followed by a detailed look at proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy. The program generates electronic slides for display in a lecture theater on a large screen using a video projector or LCD panel and overhead projector. The slides are designed to help a lecturer teach spectroscopy. They are visual aids for a lecturer who can provide accompanying verbal explanations. Although the slides are not intended for direct use by students they are sufficiently self explanatory to allow them to be used as a hands-on teaching module.

Screen from SPECPNMR.

The slides have been carefully designed to be visible under projection conditions. They have a consistent appearance and style. Minimum use has been made of special effects and other "gimmicks" that can be distracting to students. Many of the slides use the "build" principle. New information appears to be added to the previous slide thereby allowing progressive development of a topic. This spectroscopy slide show has been in use at the University of Tasmania for several years.
SPECPNMR contains 98 slides. Navigation between slides is easy-simply click the left and right arrow keys. In addition, a pop-up menu of all slides is available so that you can move to any slide in the presentation. A click of the mouse produces a bright green marker that can be used to draw on the slides for emphasis. Marks are erased when you leave the slide or by pressing the Delete key.
Hardware and Software Requirements
SPECPNMR requires Microsoft Windows version 3.1 or later and a compatible computer. We recommend an IBM-PC or compatible with a 80386 or higher processor, a minimum of 4 MB of memory, a hard disk, one floppy disk drive to install the software, a mouse, and a Windows-compatible graphics card, such as a Super VGA adapter with a compatible color monitor. DOS 5.0 or later is highly recommended.
SPECPNMR also requires a monitor capable of displaying at least 256 colors at 640 x 480 pixel resolution.
Literature Cited

The full set of spectroscopy slide show software is available for purchase from the author. Contact: A. J. Blackman, Department of Chemistry, University of Tasmania, GPO Box 252C, Hobart, Tasmania, 7001, Australia; Email: Adrian.Blackman@chem.utas.edu.au. WWW: http://www.chem.utas.edu.au/staff/blackman/ajb.htm

First Published: February 1997
Citation: Blacken, A. J. . SPECPNMR J. Chem. Educ. Software 4D2
Keywords: Lecture Aid; Computer Room; Analytical; Organic; NMR

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SPECPNMR
Adrian J. Blacken University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Note:	This program is included in the Advanced Chemistry Collection (SP-28). To Order Advanced Chemistry Collection

SPECPNMR is one of a set of programs developed as an aid for teaching introductory spectroscopy to organic chemistry students (1) . It includes a brief introduction to nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy followed by a detailed look at proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy. The program generates electronic slides for display in a lecture theater on a large screen using a video projector or LCD panel and overhead projector. The slides are designed to help a lecturer teach spectroscopy. They are visual aids for a lecturer who can provide accompanying verbal explanations. Although the slides are not intended for direct use by students they are sufficiently self explanatory to allow them to be used as a hands-on teaching module. Screen from SPECPNMR. The slides have been carefully designed to be visible under projection conditions. They have a consistent appearance and style. Minimum use has been made of special effects and other "gimmicks" that can be distracting to students. Many of the slides use the "build" principle. New information appears to be added to the previous slide thereby allowing progressive development of a topic. This spectroscopy slide show has been in use at the University of Tasmania for several years. SPECPNMR contains 98 slides. Navigation between slides is easy-simply click the left and right arrow keys. In addition, a pop-up menu of all slides is available so that you can move to any slide in the presentation. A click of the mouse produces a bright green marker that can be used to draw on the slides for emphasis. Marks are erased when you leave the slide or by pressing the Delete key. Hardware and Software Requirements SPECPNMR requires Microsoft Windows version 3.1 or later and a compatible computer. We recommend an IBM-PC or compatible with a 80386 or higher processor, a minimum of 4 MB of memory, a hard disk, one floppy disk drive to install the software, a mouse, and a Windows-compatible graphics card, such as a Super VGA adapter with a compatible color monitor. DOS 5.0 or later is highly recommended. SPECPNMR also requires a monitor capable of displaying at least 256 colors at 640 x 480 pixel resolution. Literature Cited The full set of spectroscopy slide show software is available for purchase from the author. Contact: A. J. Blackman, Department of Chemistry, University of Tasmania, GPO Box 252C, Hobart, Tasmania, 7001, Australia; Email: Adrian.Blackman@chem.utas.edu.au. WWW: http://www.chem.utas.edu.au/staff/blackman/ajb.htm


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Last Updated: July 19, 2001 Created: December 10, 1996	Created by: S. B. Mathews Comments to: jceonline@chem.wisc.edu

© 1997 Division of Chemical Education, Inc., American Chemical Society. All rights reserved.