Physics for Chemists
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1KB302
- Code
- 1KB302
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Chemistry G1F, Physics G1F
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 17 October 2023
- Responsible department
- Department of Chemistry - Ångström
Entry requirements
Participation in 30 credits in chemistry, of which 15 credits completed including at least 5 credits from General Chemistry 10 credits, Chemical Principles I/Basic Chemistry 10 credits or The Basic Principles of Chemistry 15 credits. In addition, participation in Linear Algebra and Geometry I 5 credits.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- use theories from mechanics, electrostatics and wave mechanics, alone and in combination, to reason about system properties
- solve problems with the aid of physical models and reflect on the applicability of these models
- discuss connections between macroscopically observable and molecular properties of chemical systems, as well as basic physical principles behind relevant chemical analysis methods
- plan, execute and evaluate an experimental project that tests basic theories in classical physics
Content
Mechanics: Newton's equations, work, energy, equilibrium structures, reaction diagrams, linear momentum, rotational motion, angular momentum,. Electrostatics: Coulomb's law, electric field strength and potential, electric dipole, polarisation, dielectric effects, electrostatic energy. Periodic motion: Vibrations, basic wave mechanics, diffraction, interference.
Gammal version (gult ovan är nytt tillagt innehåll, Capacitors har tagits bort ovan):
Mechanics: Newton's equations, linear momentum, angular momentum, work, energy, rotational motion. Electrostatics: Coulomb's law, electric field strength and potential, electric dipole. Electrostatic energy. Periodic motion , vibrations. Basic wave mechanics , diffraction, interference.
Instruction
Lectures, problem solving sessions, seminars and laboratory work with oral student presentations.
Assessment
Written tests are organised at the end of the course (4 credits). The laboratory(1 credit).
If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the disability coordinator of the university.
Reading list
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2024
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2022, version 2
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2022, version 1
- Reading list valid from Spring 2021
- Reading list valid from Spring 2016
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2015
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2013, version 2
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2013, version 1
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2012
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2011
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2008