Physical Chemistry
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This course focuses on advanced aspects in physical chemistry and how it contributes in solving problems encountered in biology, (bio)chemistry and the environment. Thermodynamics and electrostatics are two of the most important tools that can predict the behaviour of molecules, which can then lead to a broad spectrum of topics related to the life and environmental sciences, including (i) (bio)energetics, (ii) phase transitions, (iii) ion and electron transport, (iv) chemical reaction, (v) (bio)macromolecules and self-assembly, and (vi)physical properties. PBL tasks are embedded to create an understanding how to apply general principles of physical chemistry to biological, (bio)chemical and environmental problems. Development of plausible models for physical or chemical mechanisms, incl. numerical analytical methods to solve the models and testing against observations/experimental evidence, are essential throughout the course.Doelstellingen van dit vak
• To provide a molecular and mathematical understanding of basic concepts in physical chemistry on a more advanced level. • To explain and describe the behaviour of systems when temperature and pressure is changed. • To apply the general principles of thermodynamics in understanding and description of chemical and environmental processes like bookkeeping heat by means of enthalpy when solutions mix. • To demonstrate how molecules interact in terms of electrostatics, from reacting to an existing field to inducing one. • To present how these interactions apply in known (bio)systems and can predict physical properties of molecules.Aanbevolen literatuur
Atkins, P., De Paula, J. (2009) Physical Chemistry (9th ed.) Oxford University PressCHE2003
Periode 5
7 apr 2025
6 jun 2025
Studiepunten:
5.0Taal van de opleiding:
EngelsCoördinator:
Onderwijsmethode:
Lecture(s), PBLEvaluatiemethoden:
Attendance, Participation, Presentation, Written exam