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Physical Chemistry, Spectroscopy, 6 credits
Fysikalisk kemi, spektroskopi, 6 hp
NKEB09
Main field of study
ChemistryCourse level
First cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Lars OjamäeDirector of studies or equivalent
Magdalena SvenssonEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 56 hRecommended self-study hours: 104 h
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
| Course offered for | Semester | Period | Timetable module | Language | Campus | ECV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6KKEB | Chemical Biology | 4 (Spring 2017) | 1 | 3 | Swedish | Linköping, Valla | C |
| 6KKEM | Chemistry | 4 (Spring 2017) | 1 | 3 | Swedish | Linköping, Valla | C |
Main field of study
ChemistryCourse level
First cycleAdvancement level
G1XCourse offered for
- Chemical Biology
- Chemistry
Entry requirements
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
Prerequisites
General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry , Biochemistry, Physical Chemistry, Thermodynamics, Mathematics
Intended learning outcomes
The course aims to confer knowledge in physical chemistry within the areas kinetics, quantum mechanics and molecular spectroscopy and skills in problem solving and laboratory tasks within the areas listed in the course contents below. After successfully completed course the course participant will be able to:
- understand the basic principles underlying the physical processes covered in the course
- describe and discuss the physical phenomena as well as the kinetic and spectroscopic instruments and measurement techniques
- account for, explain and exemplify the theory
- perform calculations for and solve problems within the course content area.
- analyse and apply the acquired facts and skills on complex physical processes
- conclude whether obtained results are reasonable and reflect over fundamental physical-chemistry problems in science, nature and society
- work with physical-chemistry problems solitarily and in groups
- analyse, compile and account for the laboratory exercise results in laboratory reports.
Course content
Lectures, lessons and laboratory exercises cover the following areas: Kinetics: rate equations and their integration, reaction order, half life, mechanisms, catalysis, photochemistry, techniques for measuring fast reactions, flow, flash and relaxation methods, activation energies and molecular reaction dynamics. Quantum mechanics: basic quantum-mechanical concepts, particle-in-a-box, harmonic and anharmonic oscillator, rotation on a ring and on a sphere, the hydrogen atom, plus elementary introduction to many-electron atomic and molecular electron structure. Spectroscopy: interaction between electromagnetic radiation and matter by absorption and emission, fluorescence and phosphorescence, lasers, rotational, vibrational and electron spectroscopic methods such as microwave, infrared, visible/UV, X-ray photoelectron and magnetic resonance spectroscopy.
Teaching and working methods
The theory is presented during the lectures. Problem solving is practised during the lessons. In the laboratory exercises fundamental laboratory techniques and moments connected to the theory and problem solving are practised. The laboratory exercises, whose laboratory exercise instructions and safety rules must be studied prior to the exercise, are mandatory. Written reports are handed in within five workdays from the laboratory exercise occasion.
For the laboratory exercises special premises are required.
Examination
| LAB1 | Laboratory work | 1.5 credits | U, G |
| TEN1 | Written examination | 4.5 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
The problems at the written examination probes to what extent the participant fulfils the aims of the course. For approved laboratory work carried-through laboratory exercises and approved reports are required. For grade 3, 4 and 5, respectively, on the course, grade 3, 4 and 5, respectively, on the written exam together with grade G on the laboratory work are required.
Grades
Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5Other information
Supplementary courses: Materials Chemistry, Chemical Bonding, Computational Chemistry, Nanochemistry A and B, Coordination Chemistry, Physical-Organic Chemistry, Biological Measurements.
Department
Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologiDirector of Studies or equivalent
Magdalena SvenssonExaminer
Lars OjamäeCourse website and other links
http://www.ifm.liu.se/physchem/courses/Education components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 56 hRecommended self-study hours: 104 h
Course literature
P. Atkins & J. de Paula: Atkins´ Physical Chemistry Laborationskompendier, problemsamling och PM för laborationsredogörelser.| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAB1 | Laboratory work | 1.5 credits | U, G |
| TEN1 | Written examination | 4.5 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
The problems at the written examination probes to what extent the participant fulfils the aims of the course. For approved laboratory work carried-through laboratory exercises and approved reports are required. For grade 3, 4 and 5, respectively, on the course, grade 3, 4 and 5, respectively, on the written exam together with grade G on the laboratory work are required.
Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)
The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.
LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva.
Course literature is preliminary.
P. Atkins & J. de Paula: Atkins´ Physical Chemistry
Laborationskompendier, problemsamling och PM för laborationsredogörelser.
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
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| 1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level) |
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| 1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level) |
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| 1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level) |
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| 1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level) |
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| 1.5 Insight into current research and development work |
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| 2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES | ||||||
| 2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving |
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| 2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery |
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| 2.3 System thinking |
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| 2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning |
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| 2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities |
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| 3.2 Communications |
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| 3.3 Communication in foreign languages |
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| 4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT | ||||||
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| 4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management |
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| 5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
| 5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development |
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| 5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects |
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| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
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