Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | MODERN APPLICATIONS OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY (BSC) | ||
Code | CHEM352 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr M Volk Chemistry M.Volk@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2016-17 | Level 6 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (or general academic requirements): |
CHEM260 |
Aims |
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The aims of the three components are: · Physical Chemistry of the Condensed State: this will describe the basic physical chemical concepts of processes in the condensed state,including electrochemical potentials, structure of liquids, conductivity of electrolytes, colloids and micelles. This is also aimed at achieving an understanding of the physical chemistry which underlies a number of important technologies, namely batteries and fuel cells, colloids and surfactants. · Protein Structure and Protein Folding: to discuss the application of basic physical chemistry concepts for describing protein structure and folding and to show how advanced physical chemistry methods are used for investigating these important aspects of proteins. · Atmospheric Photochemistry: The aim of this section is to give the students a broad view of the chemistry of the Earth''s atmosphere. The course will describe the structure of the Earth''s atmosphere, its categorisation into different layers and the physical processes that generate this structure. It will describe the different (photo)chemical processes that occur in different regions of the atmosphere, concentrating in particular on the photochemistry of the stratosphere. The course will conclude with a brief comparison of Earth''s atmosphere with that of one or more of the other planets or moons to illustrate the unusual nature of the Earth''s atmosphere. |
Learning Outcomes |
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Ability to describe and discuss the physical chemistry underlying electrochemical cells, batteries and fuel cells, and to perform fundamental thermodynamic calculations on electrochemical cells. |
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Ability to apply the physicochemical knowledge gained in the course, including the relevant equations, to solve problems relating to the physical chemistry of the condensed state. |
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Ability to describe the physical chemistry of surfactants and colloids. |
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Ability to describe the experimental methods that are used to study protein structure and folding, to discuss their analysis, and to discuss and apply (quantitatively) the physical chemistry principles underlying these methods. |
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Ability to discuss the importance of protein structure and dynamics for understanding biological processes. |
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Ability to analyse a Protein Databank entry and to create graphical representations of the structure of a protein highlighting different aspects. |
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Ability to describe the physical structure of the atmosphere.
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Ability to discuss the chemistry occurring in different layers of the atmosphere and to relate this to thermodynamics and to the physical and chemical behaviour of different layers. |
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Ability to compare the physical chemistry of the Earth''s atmosphere to extra-terrestrial atmospheres. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lecture - |
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Tutorial - whole group problem classes |
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Workshop - VMD sessions |
Syllabus |
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Protein Structure and Protein Folding (8 lectures)
rapid mixing, photochemical methods, temperature and pH jumps Physical Chemistry of the Condensed Phase (8 lectures)
Atmospheric Photochemistry (8 lectures)
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Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. Explanation of Reading List: |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
24 |
3 |
2 |
29 | |||
Timetable (if known) |
whole group problem classes
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VMD sessions
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Private Study | 121 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Unseen Written Exam | 3 hours | Second | 75 | No reassessment opportunity | Final Exam There is no reassessment opportunity, Notes (applying to all assessments) Extended problem sets/assignments (1): This work is not marked anonymously Assessed tasks for VMD- workshop (2): This work is not marked anonymously. Written Examination: Resit at the next normal opportunity. | |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Coursework | 21 hours (7 hours pe | Second | 20 | No reassessment opportunity | Standard UoL penalty applies | Extended problem sets/assignments There is no reassessment opportunity, |
Practical Assessment | 5 hours | Second | 5 | No reassessment opportunity | Standard UoL penalty applies | Assessed tasks for VMD-workshop There is no reassessment opportunity, |