CH3004 - Physical Chemistry

Credit points:	03
Year:	2009
Student Contribution Band:	Band 4
Administered by:	Discipline of Chemistry & Industrial Chemistry

An introduction to quantum mechanics and its applications to chemical systems, statistical thermodynamics and spectroscopy; an introduction to computational techniques for molecular structure; molecular mechanics; semi-empirical and ab-initio SCF methods; molecular dynamics; molecular modelling. Electrode kinetics.

Learning Outcomes

• apply quantum mechanics to chemical problems;
• understand the fundamentals and importance of electrode kinetics;
• use modern computational techniques to model molecular structure and molecular modelling.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to calculate, produce, interpret and communicate numerical information;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Prerequisites:

CH2002

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 28-Aug-2009
Coordinator:	Dr Brian McCool
Lecturers:	Assoc. Professor Michael Ridd, Dr Sherryl Robertson.
Contact hours:	32 hours lectures 4 hours tutorials 36 hours practicals
Assessment:	end of semester exam (70%); (30%).

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