Unit name | Intermediate Physical and Theoretical Chemistry |
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Unit code | CHEM20190 |
Credit points | 30 |
Level of study | I/5 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Professor. May |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
CHEM10003*, CHEM10005, CHEM10900* (or equivalent mathematics unit as approved by the School). *Not required for F320, F322, F323 |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Chemistry |
Faculty | Faculty of Science |
This unit develops the introduction to physical chemistry given in CHEM10003, CHEM10005 to provide the essential base of physical chemistry required for advanced study at Levels 6 and 7 (Years 3 and 4). It covers the main areas of the subject e.g. molecular energy, thermodynamics, chemical energy, equilibria, states of matter, properties of solutions (including electrolytes) and interfaces. Workshops are integral to the unit.
Teaching will be delivered through a blended combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions. Synchronous sessions include lecture style and interactive delivery and workshops. Workshops will in particular provide opportunity for live interaction with groups of students, feedback on exercises set as independent study and preparation for forthcoming material. There will be associated asynchronous activity involving independent study, problem solving and self-directed exercises. Synchronous revision sessions as well as drop-in clinics will be offered.
End-of-TB1 timed, open-book examination (50%) End-of-TB2 timed, open-book examination (50%)
Essential reading will be from the following books:
Atkins’ Physical Chemistry, 10th Edition, P W Atkins and J de Paula, Oxford University Press 2014.
Further reading from: Dill and Bromberg Molecular Driving Forces, Garland Science, London, 2011.