Undergraduate Course: Advanced Physical Chemistry (CHEM10056)
Course Outline
| School | School of Chemistry |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | An undergraduate course providing instruction in advanced aspects of modern physical chemistry reflecting the research interests in the School. The course is recommended for students pursuing the BSc (Hons) degree in Chemistry or in Chemical Physics. The course consists of a set of lecture units covering experimental and theoretical methods for measuring and understanding chemical structure, dynamics and reactivity. |
| Course description |
The course consists of a set of lecture units with associated tutorials. During the tutorials, students explore a range of problems on which they will obtain feedback to develop their learning. The final examination consists of six questions based on each of the lecture units. Students must answer four questions from these six questions.
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Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2022/23, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 1 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 30,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 6,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
160 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
100 %,
Coursework
0 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Written Exam 100%, Practical Exam 0%, Coursework 0% |
| Feedback |
Each lecture course has an associated tutorial. This will provide students with practice at problem-solving and tackling exam questions. It is also an opportunity for students to discuss any issues pertaining to the lecture course. Additional pre-exam revision sessions and individual meetings will be offered by the lecturers. |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours & Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 3:00 | |
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| Academic year 2022/23, Part-year visiting students only (VV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 1 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
(
Lecture Hours 30,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 6,
Summative Assessment Hours 3,
Revision Session Hours 6,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
151 )
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| Additional Information (Learning and Teaching) |
One degree exam of 3 hours
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
100 %,
Coursework
0 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Written Exam 100%, Practical Exam 0%, Coursework 0% |
| Feedback |
Each lecture course has an associated tutorial. This will provide students with practice at problem-solving and tackling exam questions. It is also an opportunity for students to discuss any issues pertaining to the lecture course. Additional pre-exam revision sessions and individual meetings will be offered by the lecturers. |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of topical issues and current trends in advanced physical chemistry research.
- Identify and describe the physical basis underlying contemporary experimental and computational techniques for analysis of chemical structure and reactivity in gas, solid and liquid phases and at interfaces.
- Synthesise meaningful interpretations of chemical structures and processes using physical data, and make assessments of work presented in contemporary scientific literature.
- Demonstrate a broad/critical knowledge and understanding of advanced physical chemistry, be able to solve defined problems and communicate key concepts to a professional standard.
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Reading List
Latest edition of "Atkins' Physical Chemistry" by Atkins, de Paula and Keeler, Oxford University Press.
Additional recommended reading will be given for each lecture unit prior to commencement.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
The course will develop generic cognitive skills such as evaluation and critical analysis, as well as honing communication, numeracy, problem solving and working with others. |
| Keywords | Physical chemistry,spectroscopy,chemical dynamics,structural chemistry |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Ewen Campbell
Tel: (0131 6)51 7152
Email: |
Course secretary | Mr Craig Smith
Tel: (0131 6)50 4710
Email: |
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