CH2701 Physical Chemistry 2

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 8

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

11am, Practical classes: 2 per week 2.00 to 5.00 pm

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr D G Pinto

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Prof C J Baddeley, Dr G Haehner, Prof P A Wright, Prof S E M Ashbrook, Dr R Schaub

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

The module includes lectures on quantum mechanics, thermodynamics and electrochemistry, kinetics, molecular spectroscopy and diffraction and mathematical tools for chemistry.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS CH1202 OR PASS CH1402

Assessment pattern

3-hour Written Examination = 60%, 1-hour Practical Examination = 5%, Coursework = 35%

Re-assessment

1.5 hr Written Examination 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

4 lectures, 1 tutorial and 2 x 3-hour afternoon practicals.

Scheduled learning hours

106

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

194

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Have fundamental knowledge of Physical Chemistry, including thermodynamics & kinetics,
  • Understand the principles of quantum mechanics,
  • Be familiar with some simple molecular/crystal structures via spectroscopy & diffraction
  • Grasp basic mathematical tools for chemistry,
  • Develop experimental skills in physical chemistry and improve their capability of data treatments and report/essay writing.