Introductory course, treating chemical reaction kinetics and molecular dynamics the aim is to present a unified treatment of time-dependent phenomena in chemistry
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
- Molecular dynamics in general
- Kinetic theory of gases
- Diffusion and other transport phenomena
- Chemical reaction kinetics, molecular reaction mechanisms
- Photophysical processes
- Dynamical processes in biological systems
Intended learning outcomes
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Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
KE1140
Recommended prerequisites
Courses within the Degree Programme in Chemical Science and Engineering study year 1, as well as the course SF1633 Differential Equations I
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Literature
Atkins and de PaulaAtkins' Physical Chemistry, 9thOxford University Press 2010ISBN-13: 978-0-19-954337-3
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 1,5 hp, betygsskala: P, F
- TEN1 - Written exam, 4,5 hp, betygsskala: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
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The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
1. Written examination 4,5 credits
2. Laboratory work 1,5 credit
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
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
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Main field of study
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Technology
Education cycle
First cycle
Add-on studies
KD2050 Molecular thermodynamics
KE1020 Reaction and Separation Technology