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| CHIM0277-1 | Physical Chemistry II | ||||||||
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| Duration : | 50h Th, 50h 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) Atomic and molecular spectroscopy (rotational, vibrational, electronic, photoelectronic, nuclear magnetic resonance, electron spin resonance and Mössbauer spectroscopies) (ii) Physical kinetics (Transport properties) (iii) Chemical kinetics (phenomenological kinetic laws, experimental methods, multi-step reactions, steady state, theoretical approaches) | ||||||||
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| Course objective : | At the end of the course, the students are expected to be able (i) to choose the appropriate spectroscopical method depending on the requested information, (ii) to interpret various atomic and molecular spectra of moderate complexity and (iii) to use the basic physico-chemical tools necessary to account for the dynamical processes leading to equilibrium (physical and chemical kinetics). | ||||||||
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| Prerequisites : | 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 spectroscopy, transport properties, 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 : | 2 hour lectures organized during the first and second quadrimesters. The practical work takes place at the end of the first 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 for the chapters devoted to kinetics. Copies of powerpoint slides dealing with atomic and molecular spectroscopy will be provided. 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 will also be used in the master studies 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 (spectroscopy) will be organized in January 2007. 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 - E-mail : Bernard.Leyh@ulg.ac.be
Michel Tricot, BIOSPEC, Department of Chemistry, Phone: 04/3663546 - E-mail: Michel.Tricot@ulg.ac.be | ||||||||
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ULg : Students and Studies Administration - Academic Affairs
Contact : Monique Marcourt, direction A.E.E.
Date of data : 18/05/2007
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