3 ECTS credits
75 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 1004514BNR for all students in the 1st semester at a (B) Bachelor - advanced level.
This course establishes the theoretical link between the molecular structure and the thermodynamic properties of matter, but also the practical link to how information about molecular structure and motions can be obtained through experimental methods.
This course starts with an introduction to molecular spectroscopy, in which the link is made between motions in molecules (rotations, vibrations), their energy levels, and their occupation. Experimental techniques like infrared and Raman spectrometry are discussed. Subsequently electronic spectra of atoms and molecules are briefly discussed, covering, among others fluorescence and phosphorescence.
This is followed by an introduction to statistical mechanics or statistical thermodynamics. It is shown how the thermodynamic properties, like enthalpy and entropy, heat capacity, chemical potential, and equilibrium constants, can be calculated starting from the molecular structure. The Boltzmann distribution and molecular partition functions play a key role. After the theory is built-up using ideal gases, and extended to real gases, solids, and liquids, where molecular interactions come to the forefront. Finally, the gas theory is introduced, the results of which link to the transport properties of gases.
The third part, covers an introduction to solution thermodynamics: the stability of solutions and their phase behaviour is discussed, establishing once more the link with the molecular structure and interactions.
In a final part, estimation methods for thermodynamic properties are introduced, which will also be touched upon in the WPO-sessions.
Theory and exercises are closely integrated.
Additional course notes via CANVAS
Extension of the basics of Thermodynamics with a molecular and statistical approach that facilitates the calculation of macroscopic thermodynamic properties. Theoretical knowledge and understanding gained will be applied in practical exercises. This course is the physicochemical fundaments for ‘Kinetics of chemical and physical processes’ and polymer science.
The intrinsic molecular approach elaborated in this course is in agreement with the general philosophy of ‘Bachelor of applied sciences and engineering: specialization chemistry and materials’ and the subsequent ‘Master of applied sciences and engineering: chemistry and materials’.
This course contributes to the following learning outcomes:
The Bachelor in Engineering Sciences has a broad fundamental knowledge and understanding of
The Bachelor in Engineering Sciences can
The Bachelor in Engineering Sciences has a more profound fundamental knowledge and understanding of:
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Oral Exam determines 100% of the final mark.
Within the Oral Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
More details on the examination procedure can be found on Canvas.
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Bachelor of Engineering: Chemistry and Materials (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Engineering: verkort traject chemie en materialen na vooropleiding industriële wetenschappen (only offered in Dutch)