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| CHIM0211-1 | Physical chemistry I, macroscopic properties | |||||
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| Duration : | 60h Th, 135h Pr, 30h QA Sess. | |||||
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| Holder(s) : | Bernard Leyh | |||||
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| Course contents : | The following topics are discussed in detail. (i) Ideal and real chemical systems. From the molecular properties to the macroscopic behaviour (ii) Transport properties. Physical kinetics (iii) Electrochemical processes. (iv) Chemical kinetics | |||||
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| Course objective : | At the end of the course, the students are expected to be able to use the basic physico-chemical tools necessary to account for the equilibrium states of matter and for the dynamical processes leading to equilibrium (physical and chemical kinetics). The role of intermolecular interactions is emphasized. | |||||
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| Prerequisites : | A knowledge of the basic concepts of mathematics (functions, derivatives, integrals, simple differential equations), physics and general chemistry, taught in the first two years of chemistry studies at ULg, is required. The most useful mathematical concepts for physical chemistry are reviewed during the first lectures. | |||||
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| Workshops : | The practical laboratory work aims at (i) illustrating the theoretical concepts in the fields of thermodynamics, transport properties, electrochemistry (conductivity and electrochemical cells) and kinetics (use of various physical methods to monitor the rate of a reaction), (ii) learning the basic experimental techniques and procedures in physical chemistry, (iii) learning the data handling procedures and how to evaluate the confidence limits of the experimental data, and (iv) learning both to work autonomously and in team. This latter goal is favoured by the modular organization of the labs and by relatively long continuous periods of practical work, allowing the students to plan themselves their work. | |||||
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| Organization : | Lectures of 105 minutes organized during the first and second quadrimesters. The practical work takes place during the second quadrimester. A lab apron and safety goggles must be worn in the labs. Exercice classes are also organized. The students are provided with the schedules for all these activities at the beginning of the academic year. They are also available on the web pages of the Faculty of Sciences: http://www.ulg.ac.be/facsc/horairescours.htm | |||||
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| Written notes : | Detailed lecture notes (in French) are available. A list of reference books is given at the beginning of the academic year. The students are advised to buy the following physical chemistry treatise that is also used in the fourth year and in the molecular physical chemistry course: "Physical Chemistry: A Molecular Approach", D.A. McQuarrie et J.D. Simon, University Science Books, 1997 | |||||
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| Assessment : | A test on the first part of the course is organized during the first quadrimester. Students who have succeeded will not be examined on this topic at the final exam, unless they wish to improve their result. Exercice tests are also organized. Students who failed have the opportunity to make an additional test in May or June. The lab work is assessed based on the quality of the experimental work and on written reports. An oral examination on the theoretical course takes place in May or June. | |||||
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| Contacts : | Bernard Leyh, Molecular Dynamics Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Building B6c, Office R77, Lab S72 - Phone : 04/3663425 or 04/3663538 - E-mail : Bernard.Leyh@ulg.ac.be Michel Tricot, Biospectroscopy and Physical Chemistry, Office 3/4 Phone : 04/3663546 or 04/3663405 | |||||
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ULg : Students and Studies Administration - Academic Affairs
Contact : Monique Marcourt, direction A.E.E.
Date of data : 27/02/2006
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