Physical Chemistry B
7.5 ECTS creditsInstruction is in the form of lectures, exercises, laboratory sessions and seminars. Students are expected to study certain units on their own, which means that they have to understand literature written in English. Instruction may take the form of video recordings.
The course comprises two parts which are assessed separately: a theory module and a laboratory module.
The theory module (5 ECTS cr) introduces basic chemical thermodynamics and equilibrium theory from the perspective of thermodynamics, both in relation to phase equilibrium and in relation to electrochemical processes and molecular interactions, especially van der Waals forces. Quantum mechanical models and their connection to basic atom and molecular spectroscopy are treated, as well as basic models of chemical bonding. The theory module provides the theory and calculation basis required for students to reach the learning outcomes.
The laboratory module (2.5 ECTS cr) includes laboratory components and is integrated with the theory module. Attendance is mandatory and active participation required. Access to individual laboratory units requires students to be well prepared through having studied and processed the relevant instructions and applicable parts of the course literature. Passing a safety test is required. Students are only given credit for laboratory work in a current semester if all reports and protocols have been submitted within three weeks of the conclusion of the course. Late submissions will be graded at the earliest convenience, but no later than the next course opportunity.
The laboratory module also includes two mandatory seminars. One seminar allows students to practice processing and analysing data from a laboratory experiment. The other seminar allows students to practice giving an oral presentation in front of a group on a chosen topic relevant to the course. Attendance is mandatory and active participation required for all components in the laboratory module.
The course comprises two parts which are assessed separately: a theory module and a laboratory module.
The theory module (5 ECTS cr) introduces basic chemical thermodynamics and equilibrium theory from the perspective of thermodynamics, both in relation to phase equilibrium and in relation to electrochemical processes and molecular interactions, especially van der Waals forces. Quantum mechanical models and their connection to basic atom and molecular spectroscopy are treated, as well as basic models of chemical bonding. The theory module provides the theory and calculation basis required for students to reach the learning outcomes.
The laboratory module (2.5 ECTS cr) includes laboratory components and is integrated with the theory module. Attendance is mandatory and active participation required. Access to individual laboratory units requires students to be well prepared through having studied and processed the relevant instructions and applicable parts of the course literature. Passing a safety test is required. Students are only given credit for laboratory work in a current semester if all reports and protocols have been submitted within three weeks of the conclusion of the course. Late submissions will be graded at the earliest convenience, but no later than the next course opportunity.
The laboratory module also includes two mandatory seminars. One seminar allows students to practice processing and analysing data from a laboratory experiment. The other seminar allows students to practice giving an oral presentation in front of a group on a chosen topic relevant to the course. Attendance is mandatory and active participation required for all components in the laboratory module.
Progressive specialisation:
G1F (has less than 60 credits in first鈥恈ycle course/s as entry requirements)
Education level:
Undergraduate level
Admission requirements
Registered for 30 ECTS credits in Chemistry, including 7.5 ECTS credits completed, or for students admitted to the Master of Science programme in Engineering with a major in chemical engineering at 果冻传媒, registered for 22.5 ECTS credits in Chemistry, including 7.5 ECTS credits completed, or equivalent
Selection:
Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.
This course is included in the following programme
- Drug Analysis - Bachelor Programme in Chemistry (studied during year 1)
- Master of Science in Chemical Engineering (studied during year 2)
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- Start Spring 2025
- Mode of study Campus
- Language Swedish and English
- Course code KEGBF3
- Application code KAU-44087
- Study pace 50% (Day)
- Study period week 4鈥13
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