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Course module: UCSCICHE31
UCSCICHE31
Advanced Chemistry
Course info
Course codeUCSCICHE31
EC7.5
Course goals
After completing this course students are able to:
  • discuss a number of important subjects related to chemical structure and chemical structures on an advanced level.
  • appraise the qualitative and quantitative approaches in structural chemistry and biology and address actual problems in this field creatively.
  • examine papers in basic scientific journals and advanced textbooks, and solve problems in practical situations.
Content
This course offers, first of all, an advanced treatment of a number of important subjects in chemistry related to chemical and biochemical structure and function. The course covers three topics. One topic covers protein crystal structure determination, a technique used to get atomic level insights into structure and function of biomolecules such as proteins. The second topic focuses on X-ray, neutron and light scattering and their applications in nanoscience (such as photonic crystals, liquid crystals and quantum dots). The third topic addresses the central role of catalysis in chemistry, including aspects of homogeneous, heterogeneous, and biocatalysis.

 
Format
The course covers 200 hours and consists of a lecture/meeting of two hours twice a week, where there is opportunity for (guided) self-study, exercises, and demonstrations. At least four additional hours are needed to prepare for each lecture/meeting. The different topics are each treated by an expert in the field. In the initial part (January to March) the course includes three practicals/demonstrations of four hours.
Topic 1 and 3 will be concluded with a written examination. Topic 2 will be concluded with an assignment. Furthermore topic 1 will include an essay and presentation. Topic 3 will include an oral presentation..
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