Unit information: Advanced Topics in Physical Chemistry (element) in 2008/09

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Unit name Advanced Topics in Physical Chemistry (element)
Unit code CHEM30930
Credit points 20
Level of study H/6
Teaching block(s) Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24)
Unit director Emeritus Professor. Nick Norman
Open unit status Not open
Pre-requisites

CHEM20130

Co-requisites

None

School/department School of Chemistry
Faculty Faculty of Science

Description including Unit Aims

This unit covers areas of physical chemistry relevant to advanced study of Chemistry with Environmental Science, e.g. aspects of statistical mechanics, electrochemistry, solid state chemistry and the properties of liquids, solids and surfactants. The unit includes trouble shooting workshops and practical sessions to develop advanced techniques.