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CHEM-E4210 - Molecular Thermodynamics D, Lecture, 21.10.2024-29.11.2024

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After the course, the student is able to

  • describe and apply the principles of probability to predict behavior of molecule groups.
  • formulate molecular driving forces and especially entropy as a driving force in soft materials systems.
  • understand and be able to formulate starting from molecular level perspective the forces that drive molecules to associate, adsorb, and undergo chemical reactions or conformational changes.
  • employ the learned molecular level principles of thermodynamics to e.g. solvation, intermolecular interactions, phase transitions, physical and chemical kinetics, as well as, simple macromolecules in solution.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 21.10.2024 - 29.11.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Maria Sammalkorpi

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    A molecular level, microscopic approach to thermodynamics. Molecular driving forces and especially entropy as a driving force in soft materials systems. Focus on chemical and biological systems such as liquids, surfactants, proteins, and polymers.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures, exercises, assignments

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures 24h (12x2h)

    Exercises 12h-24h

    Assignments 12-36h

    Other independent studying 51-87h

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Ken A. Dill and Sarina Bromberg, Molecular Driving Forces, 2nd Edition, Garland Science. ISBN 978-0-8153-4430-8. Additional material provided during the course.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn II
    2025-2026 Autumn II

Rules of Conduct - Students´ Rights and Responsibilities (in force from 1 August 2020)

Aalto University Code of Academic Integrity and Handling Violations Thereof

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