Supramolecular and Macromolecular Chemistry (KemiSM)

Qualifications:The student should be able to
- explain the criteria for the formation of supramolecular systems.
- judge the nature of noncovalent interactions which are responsible for the formation of a specific host-guest complex.
- estimate the size and distance dependence of intermolecular interactions.
- judge enthalpic and entropic contributions relevant for the formation of aggregates and host-guest complexes in solution.
- design supramolecular devices that explore light or electrochemical stimuli.
- design molecular sensors.
- judge and evaluate original publications that deal with design, synthesis and characterization of supramolecular systems and devices.


Skills:
The student should be able to
- classify the weak noncovalent interactions.
- classify a variety of host molecules for specific guest molecules / ions.
- classify solvents based on macroscopic and molecular properties.
- demonstrate knowledge on experimental techniques typically used to characterize host-guest complexes in solution.
- identify templates for template-directed synthesis, for example for the synthesis of mechanically interlocked molecules.
- use electronic databases for finding original literature.

Knowledge:
The student should gain knowledge on the noncovalent interactions responsible for the formation of supramolecular complexes and aggregates and how to design a host molecule for a specific guest molecule or ion. Moreover, knowledge on characterization techniques should be gained as well as on how to design supramolecular devices, sensors, and machines.