KEMA2250 Structure of Atoms and Molecules (4 cr)
Study level:
Intermediate studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Chemistry
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024
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
Select all marked parts
Method 2
Evaluation criteria:
Passin the course (1/5) requires at least 50% of the maximum score on the exam
Select all marked parts
Parts of the completion methods
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Participation in teaching (4 cr)
Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish
Study methods:
Luentoja ja harjoituksia
Teaching
8/30–10/20/2023 Lectures
10/3–10/3/2023 1st Midterm exam
10/20–10/20/2023 Final exam
10/20–10/20/2023 2nd Midterm exam
11/17–11/17/2023 Mid term exams retake and final exam retake
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Exam (4 cr)
Type:
Exam
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Study methods:
If you want to take exam in English, please contact the teacher.