| NKEC41 | Equilibrium Chemistry and Computer Supported Applications , ECTS-points /JÄMVIKTSKEMI OCH DATORSTÖDDA TILLÄMPNINGAR / Advancement level: C | |
| Aim: The aim of the course is to give a deeper understanding of chemistry as a quantitative science, implying that the use of mathematics and of computers are of a main importance in the course. The course includes the following items • the treatment of chemical equilibrium, especially in the liquid state, by general methods; • the introduction of error analysis and methods of least-squares in dealing with chemical data; • the introduction of simulation methods to describe the properties of liquids and solutions in equilibrium; • the introduction of methods of optimisation of chemical processes, e.g. in connection with syntheses. The course also wants • to demonstrate the extraordinary usefulness of computers in modern chemistry; and • to train the student in carrying out a smaller project and give an oral presentation of his/her work. Prerequisites: Inorganic Chemistry 2 (NKEB 21), and Analytical Chemistry 2 (NKEB 44). Course organization: The course consists of lectures, lessons and laboratory work. The laboratory experiments will be carried out in the form of projects ending with an oral presentation and a computer-written report. The course runs parallel with the course "Computer and Programming" implying the studies to be at a part-time rate. Course content: Activities. Acid-base equilibria. Complexes of various degree of solubility. Redox equilibria. Distributive equilibria and extractions. Graphical representation of complex formation. Error analysis and least-square methods in connection with chemical problems. Statistical thermodynamics. Methods of optimisation based on multivariate data analysis. Chemometrics. Course literature: A locally edited compendium. | ||
| LAB 1 | A laboratory project work ending in a written report and an oral presentation 3 p | |
| TEN 1 | A written examination 2 p A compendium produced at this department.A compendium produced at this department. | |