Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry

Course title

M0189000

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

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%	-

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

Goals and objectives (Other Courses)

A:Fundamental Mechanical Engineering	B:Advanced Mechanical Engineering	C:Environment and Materials Engineering	D:Chemistry and Biotechnology	E:Electrical Engineering and Robotics	G:Advanced Electronic Engineering	F:Information and Communications Engineering	L:Computer Science and Engineering	H:Urban Infrastructure and Environment

Language

English

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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