Entry requirements

120 credits including 30 credits Chemistry. 10 credits Physical Chemistry including Thermodynamics is recommended.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should be able to

• carry out calculations concerning systems where intermolecular interaction constitute important component
• account for phase relations and phase structure in self-associating colloidal systems
• account for thermodynamic, electrostatic and mechanical aspects on the stability of colloidal solutions
• describe some common techniques to study structure, interaction and dynamics of colloidal solutions
• account in oral and written form for surface and colloid chemical problems
• describe how self-associating colloidal systems can be utilised for technical applications within the material and pharmaceutical fields

Content

Intermolecular interactions, self-associated colloidal systems, phase relations, phase structure and liquid crystalline phases. Micelles, vesicles and biological membranes. Static and dynamic light scattering, electron microscopy. Steric stabilisation, surface forces and polymer adsorption. Technical applications of surface chemical - and colloidal systems.

Instruction

Lectures, teaching sessions, seminars/projects, laboratory sessions and demonstrations.

Assessment

Written and/or oral theoretical examination is organised at the end of the course. Passed Project/seminar assignment and passed laboratory work is required for a pass grade. Written examination corresponds to 3 HE credits. Seminar/project presentations and laboratory sessions corresponds to 2 HE credits. The final grade correspond to a joining of the results of the theoretical examination and the laboratory sessions.

Other directives

Can not be included in higher education qualification together with Colloid and Interface Chemistry, 7.5 HE credits