Physics for Chemists
5 credits
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1KB302
A revised version of the syllabus is available.
- 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, 1 June 2015
- Responsible department
- Department of Chemistry - Ångström
Entry requirements
Linear Algebra and geometry I, 5 credits or the equivalent
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student should be able to
- explain the relationships between energy, force and motion, as well as solve model problems based on these relationships
- define basic quantities in electrostatics and solve problems in electrostatics that are of relevance to chemistry.
- draw conclusions about trends in molecular vibrations on the basis of theories of periodic motion
- discuss the basic concepts of and relationships in wave mechanics and apply these to model problems.
Content
Mechanics: Newton's equations, linear momentum, angular momentum, work, energy, rotational motion. Electrostatics: Coulomb's law, electric field strength and potential, electric dipole. Capacitors, electrostatic energy. Periodic motion , vibrations. Basic wave mechanics , diffraction, interference.
Instruction
Lectures, problem solving sessions and laboratory work.
Assessment
Written tests are organised at the end of 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.
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