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Undergraduate Course: Advanced Physical Chemistry (CHEM10056)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Chemistry CollegeCollege of Science and Engineering
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryAn undergraduate course providing instruction in advanced aspects of modern physical chemistry reflecting the research interests in the School. The course is recommended for students pursuing the BSc (Hons) degree in Chemistry or in Chemical Physics. The course consists of a set of lecture units covering experimental and theoretical methods for measuring and understanding chemical structure, dynamics and reactivity.
Course description The course consists of a set of lecture units with associated tutorials. During the tutorials, students explore a range of problems on which they will obtain feedback to develop their learning. The final examination consists of six questions based on each of the lecture units. Students must answer four questions from these six questions.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Students MUST have passed: Chemistry 3A (CHEM09005) AND Chemistry 3B (CHEM09006) AND Chemistry 3P Practical and Transferable Skills (CHEM09007)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Students MUST NOT also be taking Advanced Physical Chemistry (CHEM11065) OR Advanced Physical Chemistry (CHEM11066)
Other requirements None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
High Demand Course? Yes
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2024/25, Available to all students (SV1) Quota:  None
Course Start Semester 1
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Lecture Hours 30, Seminar/Tutorial Hours 6, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 160 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 100 %, Coursework 0 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) Written Exam 100%, Practical Exam 0%, Coursework 0%
Feedback Each lecture course has an associated tutorial. This will provide students with practice at problem-solving and tackling exam questions. It is also an opportunity for students to discuss any issues pertaining to the lecture course. Additional pre-exam revision sessions and individual meetings will be offered by the lecturers.
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours & Minutes
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)Advanced Physical Chemistry (SV1)3:180
Resit Exam Diet (August)Advanced Physical Chemistry (SV1)3:180
Academic year 2024/25, Part-year visiting students only (VV1) Quota:  None
Course Start Semester 1
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Lecture Hours 30, Seminar/Tutorial Hours 6, Summative Assessment Hours 3, Revision Session Hours 6, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 151 )
Additional Information (Learning and Teaching) One degree exam of 3 hours
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 100 %, Coursework 0 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) Written Exam 100%, Practical Exam 0%, Coursework 0%
Feedback Each lecture course has an associated tutorial. This will provide students with practice at problem-solving and tackling exam questions. It is also an opportunity for students to discuss any issues pertaining to the lecture course. Additional pre-exam revision sessions and individual meetings will be offered by the lecturers.
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours & Minutes
Main Exam Diet S1 (December)Advanced Physical Chemistry (VV1)3:180
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate knowledge of topical issues and current trends in advanced physical chemistry research.
  2. Identify and describe the physical basis underlying contemporary experimental and computational techniques for analysis of chemical structure and reactivity in gas, solid and liquid phases and at interfaces.
  3. Synthesise meaningful interpretations of chemical structures and processes using physical data, and make assessments of work presented in contemporary scientific literature.
  4. Demonstrate a broad/critical knowledge and understanding of advanced physical chemistry, be able to solve defined problems and communicate key concepts to a professional standard.
Reading List
Latest edition of "Atkins' Physical Chemistry" by Atkins, de Paula and Keeler, Oxford University Press.

Additional recommended reading will be given for each lecture unit prior to commencement.
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills The course will develop generic cognitive skills such as evaluation and critical analysis, as well as honing communication, numeracy, problem solving and working with others.
KeywordsPhysical chemistry,spectroscopy,chemical dynamics,structural chemistry
Contacts
Course organiserDr Ewen Campbell
Tel: (0131 6)51 7152
Email: e.k.campbell@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Zoe Burger
Tel: (0131 6)51 7257
Email: zoe.burger@ed.ac.uk
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