The course comprises approximately 133 full-time study hours, whereof 30 hours of lectures and tutorials and 5 hours of seminars, in addition to self-studies.
FCK3327 Kinetics in Heterogeneous Systems 5.0 credits
The course provides the basic principals of kinetics in heterogeneous systems within various fields of application. The course contains lectures, and tutorials. The tutorials supplement the lectures by solving problems with gradually increasing complexity.
Information per course offering
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus FCK3327 (Autumn 2022–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus FCK3327 (Autumn 2022–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course disposition
Course contents
- Fundamental kinetics
- Reactions on surfaces
- Corrosion and dissolution
- Processes in macromolecular systems
- Photo- and radiation induced processes
- Experimental strategies and techniques
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course the doctoral student should have the knowledge and ability to:
- describe and identify processes in heterogeneous systems
- analyze kinetics of processes in heterogeneous systems
- design experiments to determine reaction mechanisms and rate constants for processes in heterogeneous systems
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Eligible for studies at the third-cycle level.
Recommended prerequisites
Basic knowledge in physical chemistry.
Literature
You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- TEN1 - Written home exam, 5.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Other requirements for final grade
To pass the course, the student must participate in at least 80% of the tutorials (in total 5) and 80% of the lectures (in total 10). Participation in the oral presentation at the final seminar is mandatory.
Examiner
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Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Education cycle
Third cycle