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Molecular Physics, 6 credits
Molekylfysik, 6 hp
TFYA35
Main field of study
Engineering BiologyCourse level
First cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Thomas EderthDirector of studies or equivalent
Magnus BomanEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 48 hRecommended self-study hours: 112 h
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
| Course offered for | Semester | Period | Timetable module | Language | Campus | ECV | |
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| 6CTBI | Engineering Biology, M Sc in Engineering | 5 (Autumn 2017) | 1 | 4 | Swedish | Linköping, Valla | C |
Main field of study
Engineering BiologyCourse level
First cycleAdvancement level
G2XCourse offered for
- Engineering Biology, M Sc in Engineering
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
Basic knowledge about calculus, probability and statistics, classical mechanics, electromagnetics, thermodynamics.Intended learning outcomes
The aims of the course are understanding of basic quantum mechanics, understanding of the quantum-mechanical basis of spectroscopic methods for determination of structure in atoms and molecules, and understanding of the relation between quantum-mechanical descriptions and the macroscopic properties of matter
After the first part of the course the student should be able to:
- Account for the fundamental concepts and postulates of quantum mechanics
- Apply fundamental quantum-mechanical principles and analyses to model systems and elementary atomic and molecular models
- Understand and explain spectroscopic methods and results in terms of quantum-mechanical principles
- Quantitatively analyse results from atomic and molecular spectroscopies
- Understand and calculate energy distributions in quantum mechanical systems, using elementary statistical thermodynamics.
Course content
The course involves concepts and methods in quantum mechanics which are required for describing atomic and molecular structure, and the application of these to spectrosopic methods.
- Experimental techniques for the determination of molecular structures: vibrational, electronic and magnetic resonance spectroscopies.
- Relations between microscopic and macroscopic properties of matter: Basic concepts of statistical thermodynamics.
- Molecular physics in biological systems.
Teaching and working methods
The material is presented in lectures and class exercises.
Examination
| KTR1 | Voluntary test | 0 credits | U, G |
| TEN1 | Written examination | 6 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Grades
Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5Other information
Supplementary courses: Surfaces and interfaces, Biosensor technology, Microsystems, Biomaterials.
Department
Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologiDirector of Studies or equivalent
Magnus BomanExaminer
Thomas EderthCourse website and other links
http://people.ifm.liu.se/thoed/TFYA35/Education components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 48 hRecommended self-study hours: 112 h
Course literature
Atkins, P. och de Paula, J. "Physical Chemistry" 9th ed., Oxford University Press| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTR1 | Voluntary test | 0 credits | U, G |
| TEN1 | Written examination | 6 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)
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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.
Atkins, P. och de Paula, J. "Physical Chemistry" 9th ed., Oxford University Press
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
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| 2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery |
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| 5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
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| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
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