610-333 Molecular Technology

At least two of chemistry 610-210 or 610-211); 610-220 or 610-221; 610-240 or 610-241); 610-260; 610-280.

Upon completion of 610-333 students should have an understanding of the development and application of molecular technology. Developments in the modern chemistry industry will be examined together with the rise of 'new' technologies in the biological, materials and nanotechnology sectors. Additionally, the course continues the development and training of students in scientific method, analysis and observation. It teaches students skills in interpretation, professional presentation and quantitative analysis.

The program will be selected from the following topics:

• petrochemicals: synthesis on the industrial scale; non-renewable and renewable carbon sources;

• pharmaceuticals and agricultural derivatives: natural and synthetic agents for animal and human health and crop protection

• industrial processes involving photochemical, electrochemical, sonochemical and stereoselective key steps;

• polymers: fundamental properties; smart polymers; biodegradable systems, conducting polymers;

• advanced materials: introduction to materials chemistry, bonding, band structure, electronic and optical properties of materials; atomic force microscopy, scanning tunnelling microscopy; quantum size effects; advanced materials such as conducting glass, solar cells, LEDs.

One 3-hour written examination at the end of semester (75%); periodic assignments and tests (25%).