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Undergraduate Course: Physical Chemistry 2 (CHPH08001)

Course Outline
School School of Chemistry College College of Science and Engineering
Course type Standard Availability Available to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken) SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) Credits 20
Home subject area Chemical Physics Other subject area None
Course website None Taught in Gaelic? No
Course description The course covers the following topics: quantum theory; models of chemical bonding; an introduction to atomic, rotational, vibrational, and NMR spectroscopies; the chemistry of the main-group elements: thermodynamics; and ionic solutions. This course is designed for Physics students who wish to retain the option of taking Chemical Physics in the third year.
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites Students MUST have passed: Chemistry 1A (CHEM08016) AND Chemistry 1B (CHEM08017)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Students MUST NOT also be taking Chemistry 2 (CHEM08019) OR Chemistry for Life Sciences 2 (SCBI08003) OR Chemistry and Processes 2 (CHEE08007)
Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites None
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2010/11 Full Year, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
King's BuildingsLecture1-22 12:30 - 13:30
King's BuildingsLecture1-22 12:30 - 13:30
King's BuildingsLecture1-22 12:30 - 13:30
First Class First class information not currently available
Additional information 36h total on dates TBA M, Tu, Th 1230. Lab: 42 h; 6h per week on dates TBA and at times during M 0900-1200, 1400-1700, Tu 0900-1200, 1400-1700, W 0900-1200, Th 0900-1200. Examples Classes and Tutorial: 9h on dates TBA at times within F 1000-1550.
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes Stationery Requirements Comments
Main Exam Diet S1 (December)Physical Chemistry 22:004 x 8 sides / graphc/w CHEM08019/1 and CHEE08007
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)1:453 x 4 sides / graphPart c/w CHEM08019/2
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)2:004 x 4 sides / graphPart c/w CHEM08019/1
Resit Exam Diet (August)1:453 x 4 sides / graphPart c/w CHEM08019/2
Resit Exam Diet (August)2:004 x 4 sides / graphPart c/w CHEM08019/1 and CHEE08007
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
(i) Describe and explain the fundamental principles of quantum theory, chemical bonding, atomic, rotational, infrared, and NMR spectroscopies, chemical thermodynamics, and ionic solution chemistry.
(ii) Describe and explain the trends and patterns of structures, physical properties and reactivities of selected main group compounds.
(iii) Use their knowledge to explain observations and solve problems associated with the material covered in the course.
(iv) Use laboratory equipment in a safe manner in order to measure physical quantities, and to interpret and analyse the results.
(v) Write clear, succinct laboratory reports that take due account of errors and uncertainties.
Assessment Information
75% degree examination (1 paper of 2.5 hours, 1 paper of 1 hour) + 25% practical mark.
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Contacts
Course organiser Prof Eleanor Campbell
Tel: (0131 6)50 4729
Email: eleanor.campbell@ed.ac.uk
Course secretary Ms Susan Maitland
Tel: (0131 6)50 4707
Email: Susan.Maitland@ed.ac.uk
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