Physical Chemistry B
7.5 ECTS creditsInstruction is in the form of lectures, exercises, laboratory sessions and a project. Students are expected to study certain units on their own, which means that they have to understand literature written in English. Instruction may take the form of video recordings.
The course comprises three parts which are assessed separately: Theory module, Laboratory module and project module
The theory unit (5 ECTS cr) introduces basic chemical thermodynamics, linked to the priciple of equlibrium regarding both phase equilibrium and electrochemical processes. The quantum mechanical and spectroscopic concepts are treated theoretically. The theory unit provides the theory and calculation basis required for students to reach the learning outcomes.
The laboratory module (1.5 ECTS cr) includes laboratory components and is integrated with the theory module. Attendance is mandatory and active participation required. Access to individual laboratory units requires students to be well prepared through having studied the relevant instructions and applicable parts of the course literature. Oral reports are sometimes required. Students are only given credit for laboratory work in a current semester if all reports and protocols have been submitted within three weeks of the conclusion of the course. Late submissions will be graded at the earliest convenience, but no later than the next course opportunity.
The project module (1 ECTS cr) is carried out in the last week of the course and consists of a minor assignment performed in groups. Attendance is mandatory and active participation required.
The course comprises three parts which are assessed separately: Theory module, Laboratory module and project module
The theory unit (5 ECTS cr) introduces basic chemical thermodynamics, linked to the priciple of equlibrium regarding both phase equilibrium and electrochemical processes. The quantum mechanical and spectroscopic concepts are treated theoretically. The theory unit provides the theory and calculation basis required for students to reach the learning outcomes.
The laboratory module (1.5 ECTS cr) includes laboratory components and is integrated with the theory module. Attendance is mandatory and active participation required. Access to individual laboratory units requires students to be well prepared through having studied the relevant instructions and applicable parts of the course literature. Oral reports are sometimes required. Students are only given credit for laboratory work in a current semester if all reports and protocols have been submitted within three weeks of the conclusion of the course. Late submissions will be graded at the earliest convenience, but no later than the next course opportunity.
The project module (1 ECTS cr) is carried out in the last week of the course and consists of a minor assignment performed in groups. Attendance is mandatory and active participation required.
Progressive specialisation:
G1F (has less than 60 credits in first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)
Education level:
Undergraduate level
Admission requirements
Admission to the Master of Science programme in Engineering with a major in chemical engineering at Karlstad University, or 15 ECTS credits completed of chemistry 30 ECTS credits
Selection:
Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.
Course code:
KEGBF2
The course is not included in the course offerings for the next period.