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 08 (Year 2 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
Chemical Physics |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None |
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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. |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Full Year, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-22 | 12:30 - 13:30 | | | | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-22 | | 12:30 - 13:30 | | | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-22 | | | | 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. |
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.
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Assessment Information
75% degree examination (1 paper of 2.5 hours, 1 paper of 1 hour) + 25% practical mark. |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
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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