Syllabus for Colloid and Interface Chemistry

Yt- och kolloidkemi

A revised version of the syllabus is available.

Syllabus

  • 10 credits
  • Course code: 1KB303
  • Education cycle: First cycle
  • Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Chemistry G2F, Technology G2F

    Explanation of codes

    The code indicates the education cycle and in-depth level of the course in relation to other courses within the same main field of study according to the requirements for general degrees:

    First cycle

    • G1N: has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
    • G1F: has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • G1E: contains specially designed degree project for Higher Education Diploma
    • G2F: has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • G2E: has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements, contains degree project for Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
    • GXX: in-depth level of the course cannot be classified

    Second cycle

    • A1N: has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • A1F: has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • A1E: contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (60 credits)
    • A2E: contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (120 credits)
    • AXX: in-depth level of the course cannot be classified

  • Grading system: Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
  • Established: 2009-03-12
  • Established by: The Faculty Board of Science and Technology
  • Revised: 2010-10-29
  • Revised by: The Faculty Board of Science and Technology
  • Applies from: Autumn 2011
  • Entry requirements:

    60 credits Chemistry including Chemical Principles I, Physical Chemistry I, 5 credits, or equivalent.

  • Responsible department: Department of Chemistry - Ångström Laboratory

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the student should be able to

  • discuss and analyse surface chemical problems where surface energy, surface adsorption, adhesion, cohesion and wetting are included as important components
  • carry out calculations on systems where surface tension, surface activity and intermolecular interaction constitute important properties
  • account for and carry out calculations concerning thermodynamic and electrostatic properties of colloids
  • discuss how electrokinetic effects arise and be able to carry out calculations of corresponding properties
  • give examples of how the different parts of the course are linked to activities within society and industry
  • document laboratory work and in written/oral form be able to discuss the contents and results of the laboratory sessions

Content

Surface thermodynamics, surface tension and surface adsorption.. Wetting and contact angle. Electric double layers and electrokinetic processes. Interactions between colloidal particles. Polymer adsorption and steric stabilisation. Technical applications of systems containing surface active components and colloids.

Instruction

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

Assessment

Written examination organised during the course and/or at the end of the course (5 HE credits). Laboratory sessions with presentations (2 HE credits) and projects (3 HE credits). The final grade is based on the results of the written examination in combination with the performance during the laboratory sessions.

Syllabus Revisions

Reading list

Reading list

Applies from: Autumn 2011

Some titles may be available electronically through the University library.

  • Pashley, Richard M.; Karaman, Marilyn E. Applied colloid and surface chemistry

    Chichester: Wiley, cop. 2004

    Find in the library

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