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Supramolecular Chemistry

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Konrad Tiefenbacher
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:01:43

Abstract

This course provides an introduction to supramolecular chemistry. Prior knowledge in supramolecular chemistry is not a prerequisite for this course.

Objective

After this course, the student is expected to understand and be able to apply the basics of supramolecular chemistry: host-guest interactions, host design, self-assembly and simple enzyme mimetics.

Content

This course provides an introduction to supramolecular chemistry. Prior knowledge in supramolecular chemistry is not a prerequisite for this course. We will first cover the basic concepts of supramolecular chemistry: non-covalent interactions, host-guest chemistry, binding constant determination and binding strength. Subsequently, we will take a closer look at how to bind different species: cations, anions and neutral organic molecules. Towards the end of the semester, we will cover self-assembly processes and applications of supramolecular structures as simple enzyme mimetics.

Resources

Lecture Notes

The lecture slides are provided online via ADAM. No additional literature is required. If additional information is desired, the book “Supramolecular Chemistry” by Jonathan W. Steed and Jerry L. Atwood (John Wiley & Sons) is recommended.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Registration modalities, date and venue of this performance assessment are specified solely by the Uni Basel

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Supramolecular Chemistry (University of Basel)
**Course at University of Basel** Tuesday, 10.15-12.00 Students need also to register with the University of Basel for this course!
No time listed 2 h weekly

Offered In

  • Biotechnology Master
    • Electives (The electives list in the ETH course catalogue is an open list, and the courses listed in the ETH course catalogue provide just examples for possible elective courses, e.g. a selection of eligible courses. Students are expected to look for relevant courses in the ETH and University of Basel course catalogue and ask their mentor for approval. Courses from the advanced course category may also be taken as electives. We particularly recommend browsing the University of Basel course catalogue for elective courses of relevant master's degree programes (using the filter "programe structure" on the course catalogue website), such as for example: Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Drug Sciences, Epidemiology, Infection Biology, Molecular Biology, Nanosciences.)