KEMA2250 Structure of Atoms and Molecules (4 cr)

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Study level:
Intermediate studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Chemistry
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023

Description

  • basics of quantum mechanics
  • chemical bond
  • electronic structure of atoms and molecules
  • energy levels of molecules
  • fundamentals of atomic and molecular spectroscopy

Learning outcomes

After completing the course the student

  • understands the formalism of basic quantum mechanics.
  • realises the connections between quantum mechanics and spectroscopy.
  • understands the interaction between the electromagnetic field and molecules.
  • learns to interpret simple optical and vibrational spectra.
  • understands the basic physical and mathematical language of chemistry.

Working life skills

  • Theoretical basics of spectroscopic analysis.
  • Ability to solve chemical problems based on theory.

Description of prerequisites

mandatory: KEMP1110 The World of Molecules and KEMP1120 Chemical Equilibrium and Energy (or KEMP111 and KEMP112 Basics of Chemistry 1 and 2, or equivalent knowledge) and MATP211 and MATP212 Calculus 1 and 2 or equivalent mathematical skills.

Compulsory prerequisites

Study materials

  • P. Atkins ja J. de Paula: Atkins' Physical Chemistry, 11th edition (older editions OK)

Completion methods

Method 1

Evaluation criteria:
Hyväksyttyyn suoritukseen (1/5) vaaditaan vähintään 50 % kurssin kokonaispisteistä.
Time of teaching:
Period 1
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Method 2

Evaluation criteria:
Passin the course (1/5) requires at least 50% of the maximum score on the exam
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Participation in teaching (4 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish
Study methods:

Luentoja ja harjoituksia

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Exam (4 cr)

Type:
Exam
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Study methods:

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