CHY3201 : Advanced Physical Chemistry (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Ben Horrocks
- Lecturer: Professor Thomas Penfold, Dr Fabio Cucinotta
- Owning School: Natural and Environmental Sciences
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
To explain the energetics and dynamics of chemical reactions in terms of detailed molecular behaviour; to provide an understanding of chemical nanoscience, and to review selected advanced experimental techniques. To practise and develop skills in molecular modelling.
Outline Of Syllabus
Energetics and Dynamics
Molecular photophysics, Potential energy surfaces, Radiative decay, Nonradiative processes, Energy-gap law, Isomerisation, Energy transfer, Spin restriction, Marcus theory, Revision seminar
Molecular Modelling
Introduction to molecular modelling, Quantum concepts, basis functions, Ab initio quantum chemistry: Hartree-Fock and density functional theory, Applications of ab initio quantum chemistry, Molecular mechanics and applications, Revision seminar.
Chemical Nanoscience
Introduction to Chemical Nanoscience, Electronic structure of solids – tight binding and nearly-free electrons, Nanoparticles and Quantum dots – properties and synthesis, Applications of nanoparticles, Conductance in solids, Nanowires – properties and synthesis, Electron and probe microscopy, Revision seminar.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 8 | 1:00 | 8:00 | PiP lectures or computational workshops - 8 x 1hr |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 12 | 1:00 | 12:00 | PiP lectures, scheduled LTA |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 30 | 1:00 | 30:00 | Preparation and completion of online assessed coursework |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 62:00 | 62:00 | N/A |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 24 | 0:30 | 12:00 | Structured GL Online material. |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 8:00 | 8:00 | Drylab assessment and preparation |
| Structured Guided Learning | Academic skills activities | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | seminars PiP, online under social distancing. |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 1 | 7:00 | 7:00 | Structured reading |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | Office hour drop In sessions |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 12:00 | 12:00 | Independent study |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Module talk | 1 | 32:00 | 32:00 | The module team will provide structured reading covering topics within the module |
| Total | 200:00 |
Jointly Taught With
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CHY3206 | Advanced Physical Chemistry |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Students acquire knowledge and understanding through online lectures, drylabs and seminars. They learn to plan and organise their work by way of seminars while the online lectures provide the necessary opportunity to practice note-taking.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 120 | 1 | A | 50 | Exam |
Exam Pairings
| Module Code | Module Title | Semester | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N/A |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/lab report | 1 | M | 50 | Online class test on dry labs |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The online assessment will test the student's knowledge and understanding of the principles of physical chemistry.
The modelling component is examined by practical write-ups and the knowledge outcomes by online test (45 min).
Study Abroad students may request to take their exam before the semester 1 exam period, in which case the format of the paper may differ from that shown in the MOF. Study Abroad students should contact the school to discuss this.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CHY3201's Timetable