Bring Modern NMR Spectroscopy to Undergradate Chemistry Programs throughout the State of Alaska

我们建议在阿拉斯加三所相隔很远的大学的本科课程中使用30Q MHz NMR。该仪器将取代目前阿拉斯加州唯一的功能性核磁共振仪器90 MHz。阿拉斯加费尔班克斯大学化学系将把核磁共振纳入现有的五门实验课程；由于目前仪器的限制，其中四种以前没有核磁共振成分。此外，一个新的顶点高级水平的课程将开发重点结构的决定。该仪器也将用于所有化学专业要求的本科研究项目。安克雷奇和东南校区的学生将至少在我们的课程中使用该乐器，利用该乐器的网络功能和该州现有的计算机网络。该提案支持了美国国家科学基金会在本科教育中加强物质基础设施和开发智力资源的核心战略，以及阿拉斯加大学成为北极研究和教育领导者的战略计划。

We propose to use 30Q MHz NMR in the undergraduate curriculum of three widely separated campuses in Alaska. This instrument will replace a 90 MHz instrument, which is currently the only functional NMR within the State of Alaska. The Chemistry Department at the University of Alaska Fairbanks will incorporate the NMR into five existing laboratory courses; four of which have not previously had a NMR component in them due to present instrument limitations. In addition, a new capstone senior-level course will be developed to focus on structure determinations. The instrument will also be used in the undergraduate research program that is required of all chemistry majors. Students at the Anchorage and Southeast campuses will use the instrument in at least our courses, taking advantage of the instrument's networking capabilities and the existing computer network in the State. This proposal supports NSF core strategies of strengthening the physical infrastructure and developing intellectual resources in undergraduate education as well as the University of Alaska's strategic plan of being a leader in arctic research and education.