Course title
M01890002
Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry

 paolo mele

lee so yoon
Course description
The course is divided in two parts.
The first part is related to knowledge and understanding of the concepts and fundamentals of thermodynamics applied to chemical systems, the concept of energy associated with chemical reactions, and phase transformations (with introduction to phase diagrams).
The second part is related to the evolution of the chemical and physical phenomena in function of time; both theoretical and practical concepts of diffusion, dissolution, crystallization; theoretical concepts of reaction kinetics also depending on the temperature.
Purpose of class
The aim of this course is to help students acquire an understanding of the principles of physical chemistry on the academic level.
Goals and objectives

 Goals and objectives Course Outcomes
1. The student understands the properties of gases, the laws of thermodynamics and chemical equilibrium
A-1
2. The student understands fundamentals of quantum theory, molecular dynamics, and reactions between atoms and molecules
A-1
3. The student is able to give a presentation on a topic of his choice selected from the syllabus
A-1
Language
English
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Properties of gases lecture review at home 160分
2. The first law of thermodynamics lecture review at home 160分
3. The second and third law of thermodynamics lecture review at home 160分
4. Physical transformations of pure substances. Training on scientific presentations #1 lecture review at home 160分
5. Thermodynamics of mixtures lecture review at home 160分
6. Chemical equilibrium lecture review at home 160分
7. Mid-term exam #1 on first 6 classes mid-term exam and discussion over the correct answers preparation for mid-term exam #1 270分
8. Quantum theory lecture review at home 160分
9. Atomic structure and spectra lecture review at home 160分
10. Molecular interactions and molecules in motion. Training on scientific presentations #2 lecture review at home 160分
11. Chemical kinetics lecture review at home 160分
12. Reaction dynamics lecture review at home 160分
13. Mid-term exam #2 on second 6 classes mid-term exam and discussion over the correct answers preparation for mid-term exam #2 270分
14. Final examination (presentation on one topic selected from the syllabus) preparation for final exam 350分
Total. - - 2650分
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Mid-term exam #1 Mid-term exam #2 Final exam Total.
1. 30% 30%
2. 30% 30%
3. 40% 40%
Total. 30% 30% 40% -
Evaluation method and criteria
The Mid-term exam #1 will contribute 30% of student`s final grade.
The Mid-term exam #2 will contribute 30% of student`s inal grade.
The presentation will contribute 40% of student`s final grade To pass the student must earn a total score of 60% or more.
Textbooks and reference materials
P.Atkins, J. De Paula, J. Keeler, Physical Chemistry, Oxford, 11th edition
Prerequisites
General Chemistry A, General Chemistry B
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Contact via e-mail to fix an appointment, the e-mail addresses to Paolo Mele: pmele[at]shibaura-it.ac.jp (substitute "[at]" with "@")
  • Contact via e-mail to fix an appointment, the e-mail addresses to So-Yoon Lee: soyoon[at]shibaura-it.ac.jp (substitute "[at]" with "@")
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
More than one class is interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A N/A
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 7.AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
  • 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
  • 13.CLIMATE ACTION
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