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KD2100 Radical Chemistry 7.5 credits

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus KD2100 (Autumn 2007–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus KD2100 (Autumn 2007–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

  • Different types of radicals and their reactivity
  • Chemical and physical properties of radicals
  • Radical reactions, kinetics and mechanisms
  • Production of radicals
  • Methods for studies of radical reactions and characterization of radicals
  • Radicals in biological systems
  • Radicals in technical systems

Intended learning outcomes

To give the student knowledge about the properties and reactivity of radicals and the importance of radicals in technical and biological systems. To give the students knowledge about methods for studies of radical properties and reactions.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Three years at the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, KTH, or equivalent.

Literature

J. Fossey, D.Lefort, J. Sorba: Free Radicals in Organic Chemistry

2. Handouts

Examination and completion

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • TEN1 - Examination, 7.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, 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

Written exam, 7,5 credits.

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

CHE/Chemistry

Main field of study

Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Education cycle

Second cycle

Supplementary information

From the academic year 2010/2011 the course  KD2100 will be replaced by the course KD2370.

Will replace 3B1321