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Physical Chemistry (2023/2024: periode 1)
Cursusdoel
After completing this course students are able to:
- appreciate how the foundations of chemistry are based on physical laws and mathematical methods.
- appreciate and apply the laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamic energies and entropy and relate them to the statistical description of matter.
- work with the physico-chemical treatment of matter (simple gases, liquids and mixtures, etc.) including its relation to phase transitions.
- appreciate the role of quantum mechanics in the description of the properties of atoms and molecules.
- apply the principles of quantum mechanics to the basic types of motion (translation, rotation, and vibration) and describe the dynamical properties of microscopic systems.
- analyze and interpret simple molecular spectra and infer molecular properties such as bond strengths, lengths, and angles, and molecular orbital energies.
- address examples of complex systems (polymers, colloids, membranes, biological macromolecules).
- identify and understand applications in different fields (energy, biological systems, art, materials science).
- do actual calculations by applying and manipulating appropriate equations and empirical data.
- work with scientific sources (doing literature research, selecting, and processing scientific information) on a specific topic from physical chemistry.
- Written examination 1 (weight 25%): this tests your knowledge of, and ability to apply the topics and concepts covered in the first part of the course (course goals 1-4).
- Written examination 2 (weight 35%): this tests your knowledge of, and ability to apply the topics and concepts covered in the second and third parts of the course (course goals 5-8).
- Essay and presentation (weight 20%): this tests your ability to collect information about, internalize, apply, and explain specific experimental techniques or theoretical concepts from physical chemistry, as well as your presentation skills and ability to transfer the knowledge acquired orally and in writing (course goals 1–8, 10).
- Homework exercises (weight 10%): this tests your ability to apply the theoretical concepts discussed in the course by solving specific exercises and problems (topics 1–9).
- Course participation: (weight 10%): this tests your preparation and engagement with the course, as well as the ability to elaborate on the theoretical concepts discussed (topics 1–9).
Vakinhoudelijk
This course explains not only how the foundations of chemistry are based on physical laws and mathematical methods, but also how these are connected to important practical applications in fields as diverse as energy, biology/biochemistry, art, or materials science.
We will start by exploring the classical basis of the laws of thermodynamics and the applications of these laws to describe bulk (macroscopic) properties of matter and physical and chemical transformations (e.g., phase transitions, ideal solutions, mixtures). Then, to better describe the microscopic properties of matter, we will discuss the principles of quantum theory and build on these principles to explore the main features of atomic and molecular spectroscopy methods. We will analyze examples of rotational, vibrational, and electronic spectra, and show how the information obtained in this way can provide insight into molecular structure and reactivity. We will also discuss the fates of electronic excited states and examine some important examples of photochemical processes (e.g., photosynthesis, human formation of vitamin D, bioluminescence).
The link between the macroscopic and microscopic views of matter is then discussed in the context of statistical thermodynamics, i.e., how the thermal motion of molecules and supramolecular particles leads to the (re)distribution of energy and can help explaining physical and chemical processes in these systems.
In daily life, one often encounters more complicated forms of matter involving larger molecules or particles with important roles in life, technology and medicine. The final part of the course will discuss the physical chemistry of these systems, bringing together the various concepts explored in the previous weeks.
Format
The course covers 200 hours. Topics are introduced by the teacher, but also require self-study. Part of the class time is available for working on selected problems related to the contents of the lectures. Solutions to selected homework problems must be handed in regularly (4 moments during the course). Students will work individually on an essay and presentation on a selected topic and present it to their colleagues and the teacher.
We will start by exploring the classical basis of the laws of thermodynamics and the applications of these laws to describe bulk (macroscopic) properties of matter and physical and chemical transformations (e.g., phase transitions, ideal solutions, mixtures). Then, to better describe the microscopic properties of matter, we will discuss the principles of quantum theory and build on these principles to explore the main features of atomic and molecular spectroscopy methods. We will analyze examples of rotational, vibrational, and electronic spectra, and show how the information obtained in this way can provide insight into molecular structure and reactivity. We will also discuss the fates of electronic excited states and examine some important examples of photochemical processes (e.g., photosynthesis, human formation of vitamin D, bioluminescence).
The link between the macroscopic and microscopic views of matter is then discussed in the context of statistical thermodynamics, i.e., how the thermal motion of molecules and supramolecular particles leads to the (re)distribution of energy and can help explaining physical and chemical processes in these systems.
In daily life, one often encounters more complicated forms of matter involving larger molecules or particles with important roles in life, technology and medicine. The final part of the course will discuss the physical chemistry of these systems, bringing together the various concepts explored in the previous weeks.
Format
The course covers 200 hours. Topics are introduced by the teacher, but also require self-study. Part of the class time is available for working on selected problems related to the contents of the lectures. Solutions to selected homework problems must be handed in regularly (4 moments during the course). Students will work individually on an essay and presentation on a selected topic and present it to their colleagues and the teacher.
Werkvormen
UCU SCI 2 course
Toetsing
Class participation
Verplicht | Weging 10% | ECTS 0,75
Homework
Verplicht | Weging 10% | ECTS 0,75
Essay and presentation
Verplicht | Weging 20% | ECTS 1,5
*midterm FEEDBACK*
Niet verplicht
Written examination 1
Verplicht | Weging 25% | ECTS 1,88
Written examination 2
Verplicht | Weging 35% | ECTS 2,63
Ingangseisen en voorkennis
Ingangseisen
Er moet voldaan zijn aan de cursussen:
Voorkennis
It's recommended that one of the level 1 Physics courses (UCSCIPHY12/ UCSCIPHY13/ UCSCIPHY14) is taken prior to UCSCICHE22.
Voertalen
- Engels
Cursusmomenten
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Tentamens
Er is geen tentamenrooster beschikbaar voor deze cursus
Verplicht materiaal
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BOEKAtkins, P.W., De Paula, J. (2017), Elements of Physical Chemistry (7th ed.), Oxford University Press, Oxford. ISBN: 9780198727873
Aanbevolen materiaal
Er is geen informatie over de aanbevolen literatuur bekend
Coördinator
| dr. M. Barroso | m.barroso@uu.nl |
Docenten
| dr. M. Barroso | m.barroso@uu.nl |
Inschrijving
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