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Academic Year |
2011
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Course Code |
CHEM3507
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Title |
Physical Chemistry II: Statistical Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory
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Credit |
6
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Department |
Chemistry |
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Course Co-ordinator |
Dr H Hu, Chemistry
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Teachers Involved |
Dr H Hu (100%)
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Course Aim
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The course presents fundamental principles and topics on statistical thermodynamics and kinetic theory in order to provide a solid foundation for students intending to further their studies in physical chemistry and related fields.
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Course Contents |
Principles of Statistical Thermodynamics
- Thermodynamic laws
- Ensembles and partition functions: microcanonical, canonical and grand-canonical
- Systems of independent molecules: ideal gas
- Molecular degrees of freedom: translation, rotation, vibration, and electronic
- Ideal gas mixture: chemical equilibrium, binding, and titration
- Lattice statistics: Ising model and phase transition
- Quantum statistics
Chemical equilibrium and kinetic theory
- Rate theory: collision theory, transition state theory
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
- understand and use the terminology and nomenclature in statistical thermodynamics and topics discussed in the course.
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic concepts in statistical thermodynamics
-understand correlation between macroscopic observables and microscopic statistical model systems
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Pre-requisites |
Pass in CHEM2504; and
Not for students who have already passed in CHEM2503 before.
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Offer in academic year
2011 - 2012
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Not offered
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Availability in 2012 - 2013
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Y
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| Examination |
To be confirmed
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| Teaching Hours |
24 lectures, 6 tutorials and 6 X 4 hours laboratory
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Assessment Method |
One 3-hour written examination (60% weighting). Continuous assessment of on-class quizzes and assignments (40%)
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Quota |
9999
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Textbooks |
T. L. Hill, An introduction to Statistical Thermodynamics
P. Atkins, Physical Chemistry
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References |
NIL
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Course Website |
NIL
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Remarks |
NIL
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Status |
You had submitted at Feb 10, 2011
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Last updated by CHEM at Feb 10, 2011
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