The Continuing Education Unit, in collaboration with the Department of Chemistry and under the patronage of the Dean of the College of Science for Women, Professor Dr. Sameera Naji Khdim, organized a training course entitled “The Use of UV-Visible and IR Instruments in the Analysis of Chemical Compounds (Theoretical and Practical Aspects).” The course was presented by Dr. Abbas Ali Saleh, Dr. Fadhil Ibrahim Hussein, and Mr. Amer Hamid Hussein, and was attended by a number of faculty members, administrative staff, and students of the College.
The course aimed to enhance the scientific and practical skills of participants in the field of spectroscopic analysis and to introduce the fundamental principles and techniques involved in the use of Ultraviolet–Visible (UV-Visible) and Infrared (IR) spectroscopy for the identification and analysis of chemical compounds. These analytical techniques play a vital role in scientific research as well as in industrial and pharmaceutical applications.
The training program included a comprehensive explanation of the operating principles of the UV-Visible spectrophotometer, which is based on measuring the absorption of ultraviolet and visible radiation by chemical compounds. Through the application of the Beer–Lambert Law, the instrument can be used to determine the concentration of substances, investigate the electronic structures of compounds, and assess their purity.
The course also addressed the principles of Infrared (IR) Spectroscopy, which relies on measuring molecular vibrations. This technique enables the identification and characterization of functional groups in organic compounds with high accuracy through the analysis of their characteristic absorption spectra.
In addition to the theoretical background, the course incorporated practical demonstrations to familiarize participants with the operation of the instruments and the interpretation of spectroscopic data. The event witnessed active participation and constructive interaction between the attendees and the course instructors, contributing to a productive and engaging learning environment.
