Learning purposes : To understand the basic fundamentals of quantum theory, spectroscopy, and thermodynamics, which are essential to the study of chemistry.
Course Objectives :
1. To develop the concept of quantum chemistry and understand chemical bonding based on quantum theory.
2. To understand that spectroscopic measurements are useful in understanding the behavior of atoms and molecules.
3. To understand the first three laws of thermodynamics and be able to do calculations on various types of energy and thermochemistry.
Outline:
General or Specialized : Specialized
Required, Elective, etc. : Must complete subjects
Foundational academic disciplines : Inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, organic chemistry
Relationship with Educational Objectives :
This class is equivalent to (3) Acquire deep foundational knowledge of the major subject area.
Relationship with JABEE programs :
The main goals of learning / education in this class is "(A)"
Course outline :
The goal of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and concepts that are essential for learning science-related subjects in the future. In the first semester, students will be introduced to the concept of quantum theory, which is indispensable for understanding the world of atoms and molecules. We aim to grasp the image of quantum chemistry and to deeply understand the formation of chemical bonds and the shape of molecules. In addition, we will explain spectroscopy based on quantum theory to help students understand the usefulness of spectroscopic methods for analyzing molecular structure. The second half of the course will cover thermodynamics and explain that all chemical reactions follow the laws of thermodynamics.
Style:
Course method :
All lectures will be given using a projector. Ideally, lectures will proceed at a pace of approximately one chapter per week.
Grade evaluation method :
The scores of each of the four regular examinations are evaluated equally, and the reports up to each regular examination are taken into account. The evaluation ratio is as follows:
The percentage of evaluation is as follows:
・Examinations other than laboratory reports: 70% of regular examinations, 30% of reports
・In the case of experiment reports; regular exam 60%, reports 40%.
Those who have scored less than 60 points in the examination may be re-tested for a maximum score of 60. Follow the instructions for a re-take.
Notice:
Precautions on the enrollment :
Students must take this class (no more than one-third of the required number of class hours may be missed) and earn the credit in order to complete the 3rd year course. This is a "class that requires study outside of class hours". Classes are offered for 15 hours per credit, but 30 credit hours are required in addition to this. Follow the instructions of your instructor for these extra studies.
Course advice : This is a specialized subject. Students will not learn anything if they attend lectures with a passive attitude. Students are required to read the designated sections of the textbook before each lecture. Do not rely on rote memorization. Students are encouraged to think logically in order to understand the essence of chemistry.
Attendance advice :
・This course assumes that students have mastered physics and mathematics (calculus) learned up to the second year.
・It is necessary to read at least three textbooks on the same subject in order to learn well.
・Students are expected to deepen their learning by reading the reference books introduced in class.
・The thermodynamics will be studied in the second semester, and it is possible to master it only by thorough practice.
・Students are expected to acquire the essence of thermodynamics by repeatedly solving problem sets.
・Students will be considered to be absent from the class after 15 minutes of the class.
・Students should be aware that time is of the essence in society.
Foundational subjects：
Chemistry I (2nd year), Chemistry II (3rd), Physics I (1st), Physics II (2nd), Differential Integration I (2nd), Differential and Integration II (3rd), Fundamental Differential Equations (3rd)
Related subjects : Inorganic Chemistry (4th year), Organic Chemistry I (4th) and II (5th), Experiment in Chemical(4th)
Reference books: e.g. Atkins, Physical Chemistry, Simon McCarty, Physical Chemistry. It is strongly recommended to make use of the physical chemistry textbooks in the library.
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Theme |
Goals |
| 1st Semester |
| 1st Quarter |
| 1st |
Guidance, Structure of atoms, Radioactive decay |
To review the structure of atoms and prepare for future studies.
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| 2nd |
Radioactive defects, Nuclear fusion |
To understand nuclear energy.
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| 3rd |
Foundations of Quantum Theory: Early Quantum Theory, Uncertainty Principle, Schrodinger's Wave Equation |
To understand the concept of quantum theory.
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| 4th |
Electronic structure of the atom 1 : Wave equation of the hydrogen atom and its solution |
To understand the process of solving the wave equation of the hydrogen principle and to acquire the concept of electron orbitals.
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| 5th |
Electronic structure of atoms 2 : Electron configuration of multi-electron atoms |
To be able to multiply the electron configuration of many-electron atoms.
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| 6th |
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Orbital Method |
To understand the characteristics of various theories of understanding chemical bonding.
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| 7th |
The idea of mixed trajectories |
To understand the concept of mixed orbitals and to be able to explain the structures and properties of typical organic compounds.
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| 8th |
【1st semester mid-term exam】 |
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| 2nd Quarter |
| 9th |
Interaction of light and matter |
To understand light absorption and Raman scattering.
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| 10th |
Vibration of diatomic molecules |
To understand infrared transitions and vibrational Raman scattering.
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| 11th |
Rotation of diatomic molecules |
To understand microwave transitions and rotational Raman scattering.
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| 12th |
Electronic transition |
To understand the fate of electronically excited matter.
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| 13th |
Lasers and nonlinear optical effects |
To understand the characteristics of lasers and the nonlinear optical effects that have developed with the progress of lasers.
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| 14th |
Physical Chemistry Experiment 1 |
To acquire the ability to organize the results of experiments and analyze them by computer.
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| 15th |
【1st semester final exam2 |
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| 16th |
Physical Chemistry Experiment ２ |
To acquire the ability to organize the results of experiments and analyze them by computer.
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| 2nd Semester |
| 3rd Quarter |
| 1st |
Theory of Molecular Dynamics |
To understand the laws of gases.
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| 2nd |
First Law of Thermodynamics |
To understand and be able to use the first law of thermodynamics.
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| 3rd |
Entropy and Direction of Change |
To understand the concept of entropy.
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| 4th |
Gibbs Energy |
To understand the concept of Gibbs energy and to be able to judge the direction of the reaction.
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| 5th |
Phase equilibrium |
To be able to explain phase equilibrium on the basis of thermodynamics.
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| 6th |
Mixing of Solutions |
To understand the thermodynamics of mixing.
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| 7th |
Properties of the solution |
To understand the colligative properties
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| 8th |
【2nd semester mid-term exam】 |
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| 4th Quarter |
| 9th |
Chemical equilibrium |
To understand the relationship between the equilibrium constant and Gibbs energy.
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| 10th |
Electrochemistry and Equilibrium |
To be able to calculate the electromotive force of the battery.
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| 11th |
Properties of typical metals |
To understand the properties of typical typical metals.
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| 12th |
Properties of transition metals |
To understand the properties of typical transition metals.
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| 13th |
The Fundamentals of Coordination Chemistry |
To understand the nomenclature and structure of metal complexes.
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| 14th |
Physical Chemistry Experiment 3 |
To acquire the ability to organize the results of experiments and analyze them by computer.
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| 15th |
【2nd semester final exam】 |
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| 16th |
2nd semester final exam |
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