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| CHIM0277-2 | Physical Chemistry II
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| Duration : | 40h Th, 50h Pr, 30h QA Sess. |
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| Holder(s) : | Bernard Leyh |
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| Language : | French language |
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| Course contents : | The course consists of two parts:(i) Chemical kinetics: phenomenological kinetic laws, experimental methods, multi-step reactions, steady state, reaction mechanisms, heterogeneous catalysis
(ii) Spectroscopy: the course aims at completing the teaching started in the 2nd bachelor year introductory course. The quantum mechanical concepts taught in the latter course and in the theoretical chemistry course (Prof. F. Remacle) are the foundations for the present lectures. The following topics will be considered:
- interaction between electromagnetic radiation and matter
- principles and applications of lasers
- atomic spectroscopy
- multiphoton and Raman vibrational spectroscopy
- molecular electronic spectroscopy
- principles of two-dimensional nuclear magnetic resonance techniques |
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| Course objective : | At the end of the course, the students are expected to be able (i) to use the basic physico-chemical tools necessary to account for the dynamical processes leading to equilibrium, (ii) to choose the appropriate spectroscopical method depending on the requested information, and (iii) to interpret various atomic and molecular spectra of moderate complexity. |
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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. |
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| Workshops : | The practical laboratory work aims at (i) illustrating the theoretical concepts in the fields of 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.
Exercise 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. |
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| Assessment : | A test on the theory of the first part of the course (kinetics) will be organized in January 2011. Students who have succeeded will not be examined on this topic at the final exam, unless they wish to improve their result.
Exercise 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, Builiding B6c, Office R77, Phone:04/3663425, E-Mail: Bernard.Leyh@ulg.ac.be |
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