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, 16 December 2011
- Responsible department
- Department of Chemistry - Ångström
Entry requirements
Linear Algebra and geometry I, 5 credits or the equivalent
Learning outcomes
After completion the course, the student should be able to
- account for the meaning of Newton's equations and solve model problems based on these.
- define basic quantities in electrostatics and solve problems in electrostatics of relevance for chemistry.
- account for the basic concepts and the relationships in wave physics and apply these on model problems.
- discuss about the effects of the basic relationships in fluid mechanics and solve model problems of relevance within chemistry.
Content
Mechanics: Newton's equations, linear momentum, angular momentum, work, energy, rotational motion. Electrostatics: Coulomb's law, electric field strength, and potential, Gauss' theorem. Capacitors, electrostatic energy. Wave Physics: wave velocity, Doppler effect, reflection, refraction, dispersion, polarisation, interference and diffraction. Fluid Mechanics.
Instruction
Lectures, problem solving sessions and laboratory work.
Assessment
Written tests are organised at the end of the course and/or during the course and correspond 4 credits. The laboratory sessions correspond to 1 credit. All subparts must be passed in order to receive a pass grade on the course. The final grade corresponds to a joining of the weighted average of the written examination and the laboratory sessions.
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