An Introduction To Spectroscopy, Energy And Bonding In Chemistry
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CHEE1038 | Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineeri | 1 | 20 | Full year China |
- Code
- CHEE1038
- School
- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineeri
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full year China
Summary
Units, quantities and conversions; the development of quantum theory; gases and the gas laws; intermolecular forces; an introduction to the kinetic theory of gases; molecular orbital theory, in particular applied to diatomic molecules; an introduction to rotational, vibrational, electronic and NMR spectroscopies; an introduction to thermodynamics (internal energy, enthalpy, entropy and free energy, and their temperature dependence); thermodynamics and equilibria; an introduction to electrochemistry; an introduction to reaction kinetics. Formative feedback is given on the material in this module via the associated tutorials and workshops. Summative feedback is provided after the exam by the module convenor.
Target Students
Students registered in the BSc (Hons) Chemistry 2+2 programme
Classes
- One 1-hour seminar each week for 24 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 24 weeks
Assessment
- 20% Coursework 1: None
- 80% Exam 1 (3-hour): Written Examination
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
To give the student a basic grounding in the key areas of physical chemistry, which underpin all areas of Chemistry. Emphasis will be placed on being able to apply the knowledge, and will include problem-solving skills. An appreciation of expected magnitudes of quantities and the importance of the correct employment of units and significant figures will be emphasised.Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, a successful student will: have gained a good working knowledge of the key aspects of physical chemistry (quantum theory, molecular orbital theory, spectroscopy, thermodynamics, electrochemistry and reaction kinetics), which underpin much of the Chemistry course; have developed problem solving skills; have gained confidence in solving chemical problems; be able to assess the units, magnitude and significant figures of an answer to a problem; have gained an appreciation of the molecular basis of many key quantities and ideas used in Chemistry.
Transferable/Key Skills: problem-solving, scientific deduction, and written communication skills.
Conveners
- Dr Kam Loon Fow