Surfaces, Interfaces and Colloids C
7.5 ECTS creditsGeneral course content
The course comprises two concomitant components: a theoretical component and a project. The theoretical component is roughly equivalent to four weeks' full-time study, while the project component is roughly equivalent to one week's full-time study. Instruction of the two components may be integrated.
Theoretical component
Students are expected to work independently. Instruction is in the form of lectures and exercises. The lectures present the course content, and the exercises provide an opportunity for students to apply the presented theories. The course presents basic theories of surfaces, interfaces, and colloids in terms of their physical chemistry, as well as surface tension activities, surface activity interactions, electrostatics, adsorption, adhesion, colloidal stability, emulsions, microemulsions, foaming, association colloids, solubility, humidification and dissipation, friction and lubrication, and aerosols.
Project
Students conduct laboratory experiments based on scientific literature in the field. In connection with this project, students conduct a literature review and are given an introduction to software and technology used in producing so-called poster presentations. The project component may include a study visit at a company, research institute, or equivalent. Students may be requested to meet the cost of the study visit, in full or in part.
The course comprises two concomitant components: a theoretical component and a project. The theoretical component is roughly equivalent to four weeks' full-time study, while the project component is roughly equivalent to one week's full-time study. Instruction of the two components may be integrated.
Theoretical component
Students are expected to work independently. Instruction is in the form of lectures and exercises. The lectures present the course content, and the exercises provide an opportunity for students to apply the presented theories. The course presents basic theories of surfaces, interfaces, and colloids in terms of their physical chemistry, as well as surface tension activities, surface activity interactions, electrostatics, adsorption, adhesion, colloidal stability, emulsions, microemulsions, foaming, association colloids, solubility, humidification and dissipation, friction and lubrication, and aerosols.
Project
Students conduct laboratory experiments based on scientific literature in the field. In connection with this project, students conduct a literature review and are given an introduction to software and technology used in producing so-called poster presentations. The project component may include a study visit at a company, research institute, or equivalent. Students may be requested to meet the cost of the study visit, in full or in part.
Progressive specialisation:
G2F (has at least 60 credits in first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)
Education level:
Undergraduate level
Admission requirements:
Enrollment in the Master of Science in Chemical Engineering programme at Karlstad University with at least 60 ECTS credits completed for programme courses, or registration for courses in Chemistry 60 ECTS cr with 45 ECTS credits completed. Students with qualifications in related fields may request individual eligibility assessment.
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:
KEGC51
This course is included in the following programme
- Drug Analysis - Bachelor Programme in Chemistry (studied during year 2)
The course is not included in the course offerings for the next period.