KJM-MENA3300 – Physical Chemistry III - Macromolecules, Condensed Phases and Dynamics

When you have completed the course,

• you are able to describe molecular interactions quantitatively.
• you understand the mechanical, electrical and chemical properties and structural relationships of synthetic and biological polymers and colloid systems.
• you are familiar with experimental methods for elucidating the structures of solids and the theoretical description of crystal lattices and crystal systems.
• you have learned to apply mathematical models for describing molecular collisions, diffusion and reactions in the gas phase and in solution, in addition to describing simple and complex chemical reactions..
• you understand how reactions in liquids and on surfaces differ from reactions in the gas phase: homogenous and heterogenous catalyses.
• you understand the prionciples of chemical systems at or outside equilibrium (reversible and irreversible thermodynamics)
• you are able to present orally selected topics in physical chemistry in a fluent and comprehensive manner.

In addition to fulfilling the Higher Education Entrance Qualification, applicants have to meet the following special admission requirements:

• Mathematics R1 (or Mathematics S1 and S2) + R2

And in addition one of these:

• Physics (1+2)
• Chemistry (1+2)
• Biology (1+2)
• Information technology (1+2)
• Geosciences (1+2)
• Technology and theories of research (1+2)

The special admission requirements may also be covered by equivalent studies from Norwegian upper secondary school or by other equivalent studies (in Norwegian).

The course comprises 45 hours of lectures and 20 hours of exercises. Students are expected to participate actively during the exercise sessions. There will be hand-in assignments, 8 in total, which must be approved in order to take the exam.

It is mandatory to attend the first lecture (including students on the waiting list). If you are unable to attend the first lecture, you must notify the Department of Chemistry before the start of the lecture/exercise, otherwise your course registration will be cancelled.

Final exam Counts 100 %. Depending on the number og students, the exam will be either written or oral.

In order to take the exam, you have to have at least 8 of the 10 weekly hand-in assignments approved. Assignments must be approved the same semester as the exam.

Calculators that comply with the rules (Rules are in Norwegian only).

Handbook of formulae, "Fysiske størrelser og enheter", 4th edition, Angell og Ebbe Lian.

Students who can document a valid reason for absence from the regular examination are offered a postponed examination at the beginning of the next semester.

Re-scheduled examinations are not offered to students who withdraw during, or did not pass the original examination.