Course title
M01890002
Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry

LEE SO YOON

PAOLO MELE
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 students will be able to explain the properties of gases, the laws of thermodynamics and chemical equilibrium
A-1
2. The students will be able to describe fundamentals of quantum theory, molecular dynamics, and reactions between atoms and molecules
A-1
3. The students will be 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. lecture review at home 160分
5. Thermodynamics of mixtures lecture review at home 160分
6. Chemical equilibrium and phase diagrams 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. 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. 40% 40%
2. 40% 40%
3. 20% 20%
Total. 40% 40% 20% -
Evaluation method and criteria
The Mid-term exam #1 will contribute 40% of student`s final grade.
The Mid-term exam #2 will contribute 40% of student`s final grade.
The presentation will contribute 20% of student`s final grade To pass the student must earn a total score of 60% or more.
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in outside of the class (ScombZ, mail, etc.)
Textbooks and reference materials
P.Atkins, J. De Paula, J. Keeler, Physical Chemistry, Oxford, 11th edition
Prerequisites
General Chemistry A, General Chemistry B or equivalent. It is strongly recommended to take both courses in a row before taking this course, which is at advanced level in any chemistry curriculum
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • 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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