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Physical Chemistry 3

Key information

  • Module code:

    5CCC0030

  • Level:

    5

  • Semester:

      Spring

  • Credit value:

    15

Module description

This module builds mainly upon the Year 1 Physical Chemistry 1 module, as well as upon chemical and mathematical concepts/tools covered in other Year 1 modules.

It continues to introduce the foundations of Physical Chemistry, which studies the principles that drive properties and behaviour of chemical systems at macroscopic and microscopic levels. 

Assessment details

Written examinations and coursework.

Exam 70%  

2 x  online tests (MCQ/SAQ)

 30%

Educational aims & objectives

This module builds mainly upon the Year 1 Physical Chemistry 1 module, as well as upon chemical and mathematical concepts/tools covered in other Year 1 modules. It continues to introduce the foundations of Physical Chemistry, which studies the principles that drive properties and behaviour of chemical systems at macroscopic and microscopic levels.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the students should be able to:

  • Master concepts in quantum mechanics
  • Understand the basic foundations of spectroscopy

Indicative Syllabus

  • Spectroscopy 

    • Introduction to interaction radiation-matter
    • Atomic spectroscopy
    • Rotational spectroscopy
    • Vibrational spectroscopy
    • Electronic spectroscopy

    Quantum mechanics 

    • Mathematical background
    • Principles & Applications of quantum mechanics
    • Molecular structure

Teaching pattern

24 hours lectures, 16 hours workshops

Subject areas

Department

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