Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Science (Volume 4 page 179)
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Credit points: 21
Coordinator: Dr. K. Ghiggino
Prerequisite: Chemistry 610-260 and either 610-210 or 610-211.
Contact: 39 lectures, 39 hours practical work
Timetable: Semester 1
Objectives:
On completion of 610-311 the student should:
- understand the principles of statistical mechanics, their relationship to classical thermodynamics and appreciate their application in describing chemical systems;
- understand the concepts of equilibrium electrochemistry and the principles controlling the rates of electrode processes;
- be able to quantitatively describe the role of surfaces in a variety of important chemical phenomena and to use models to describe micelle formation from surfactants;
- understand the range of techniques for the production of atomic and free radical species and the kinetic aspects of abstraction, addition and branched chain reactions;
- Appreciate the principles of molecular spectroscopy, spectral interpretation and laser action;
- be able to quantitatively characterize excited state properties and understand their significance in processes such as photosynthesis and photodegradation of materials;
- understand the solution properties of macromolecules;
- have developed skills in experimental techniques and instrumental methods of physical chemistry.
Content:
Statistical thermodynamics, electrochemistry, surface chemistry, unstable species, spectroscopy, photophysics, macromolecules.
Assessment:
One 3-hour and one 2-hour written examination at the end of Semester 1: assignments not exceeding 12 pages. Practical work will be continuously assessed. Satisfactory completion of the practical work is necessary before credit can be granted for this subject.
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Science (Volume 4 page 179)
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