Course - Chemical Bonds, Spectroscopy and Kinetics - KJ1041
Chemical Bonds, Spectroscopy and Kinetics
About
About the course
Course content
The course consist of a theoretical and a practical part. The theoretical part consist of: Quantum mechanics applied to simple systems. The hydrogen atom and atomic orbitals. Symmetry in molecules and elementary group theory. The Pauli principle and electron spin. The Born-Oppenheimer approximation. Molecular orbital theory. Electronic transitions. Rotational and vibrational motions in molecules. Magnetic resonans spectroscopy. Chemical reactions and reaction kinetics. The practical part consist of an exercise in computational chemistry.
Learning outcome
After finishing the course, the student is expected to:
- Account for the application of quantum mechanics to simple model systems.
- Account for the structure of the hydrogen atom
- Apply elementary group theory to describe molecular symmetry.
- Account for and apply simple molecular orbital models.
- Account for the Born-Oppenheimer approximation and the associated chemical picture.
- Describe different forms of spectroscopy: electronic, vibration and rotation.
- Apply and solve simple kinetic models for elementary processes.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures (4 hours per week)), obligatory exercises (4 hours per week), and one computer exercise and e theoretical report (ca 25 hours). 8 of 12 exercises have to be approved. The computer exercise and the theoretical report has to be approved before the final examination, and counts for 10% of the grade in the course. The results for the course will be assigned a letter grade, and the written exam counts for 90% of the grade. Additional exercises is offered in the mathematics that is central for the course. For re-sit exam or exam during a term without lectures in this course, written examination may be changed to oral examination.
Compulsory assignments
- Laboratoriekus
- Øvinger
Further on evaluation
In case of a re-sit examination only tyhe writtebn exam is repeated.
Recommended previous knowledge
Mathematical knowledge corresponding to MA0001 and MA0002, or TMA4100, TMA4105 and TMA4115. General chemistry. Knowlegde of Physics corrensponding to the Subjects FY0001 or TFY4120 is recommanded
Course materials
P.W. Atkins: Physical Chemistry, 10. ed., Oxford Univ. Press, Oxford, 2014. Lecture notes and exercises.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| TKJ4166 | 7.5 sp | |
| TKJ4160 | 3 sp | |
| KJ1040 | 2 sp |
Subject areas
- Materials Science and Solid State Physics
- Physical Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Skriftlig eksamen
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.
Skriftlig eksamen
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.