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Practical Course Physical Chemistry (for Biol./Pharm.Sci.)
Praktikum Physikalische Chemie (für Biol./Pharm.Wiss.)
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Abstract
Practical introduction to important basic experimental methods in physical chemistry. Investigation of qualitative and quantitative relations between physico-chemical quantities of the systems under study.
Objective
The students have to carry out selected experiments in physical chemistry using important measurement methods and devices. The measured data have to be processed, mostly with the aid of computers, and considering error propagation and statistics. Detailed laboratory reports have to be written to each experiment.
Content
Basic physical chemistry experiments covering chemical thermodynamics, kinetics, electrochemistry, viscosity, surface tension, spectroscopy. Computer simulation of physical-chemical phenomena.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Erich Meister, "Grundpraktikum Physikalische Chemie: Theorie und Experimente", 2. Auflage, vdf Hochschul-Verlag an der ETH, Zürich, 2012. Available as e-book.Supplementary material to experiments is available.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| practical/laboratory course |
Praktikum Physikalische Chemie (für Biol./Pharm.Wiss.)
Di 13-17 oder 14-18 Uhr für Pharmazie BSc
|
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4 h weekly |