Specialization Laboratory - Physical and Nuclear Chemistry 1200-2CHFIZRL2M

This course consists of selected experimental and theoretical exercises connected with the scientific program developed in the research laboratories inside the Teaching Division of Physical Chemistry. It includes four main subjects: electrochemistry, molecular spectroscopy, thermodynamic and chemistry of plasma. It is possible to perform 10 selected exercises from the following set of proposed investigations:
1. Theoretical modeling of fluorescent properties of organic molecules.
2. Electrochromism of conducting polymers.
3. Application of process simulation for determination of phase equilibria (and related properties in chemistry, technology and ecology).
4. Electrochemical adsorption of hydrogen in palladium electrode.
5. NMR measurements of diffusion coefficients.
6. Basic NMR spectroscopy of proteins.
7. Modelling of the dependance of vicinal coupling constant on molecular conformation.
8. Electrochemical properties of selected materials for litium ion betteries.
9. High temperature synthesis of selected carbon materials.
10. Obsevation of enzymatic proteolysis of proteins with application of fluorescence spectroscopy, IR and circular dichroism.
11. Spectroscopic investigations of denaturation, misfolding and aggregation of insulin.
12. Advanced modes of the Atomic Force Microscopy.
13. Study of ultrafast dynamics stimulated by femtosecond laser pulse in metallic nanoparticles, gas or molecular liquids
14. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Experiments in the Earth's Field
15. Simulations of protein macrocomplexes using molecular dynamics methods.
16. Machine learning in predicting the properties and biological activity of chemical compounds.

Estimated student workload per semester: 260 hours, including:
- 120 hours of class participation
- 20 hours of consultations
- 60 hours of class preparation
- 60 hours of report preparation

Main fields of studies for MISMaP

chemistry

Type of course

obligatory courses

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

A student is supposed to have the knowledge of basic physical chemistry and spectroscopy required for the entranced examination for the second degree studies in chemistry at the Faculty of Chemistry, University of Warsaw.

Course coordinators

Barbara Pałys

Learning outcomes

After completing the laboratory, the student knows and understands:
K_W01 chemistry at an advanced level and understands the place of chemistry in the system of exact and natural sciences and its importance for human development;
K_W04 aspects of the construction and operation of modern measuring equipment supporting scientific research in chemistry;
K_W05 in-depth concepts within the selected chemical specialization, enabling the use of methods and concepts appropriate for this specialization and enabling independent research;
K_W10 aspects of the construction and operation of modern measuring equipment supporting scientific research in a given chemical specialization;
is able to:
K_U03 apply appropriate methods, techniques, and research tools within a given chemical specialization, necessary to clarify and solve the problem;
K_U04 independently plan and perform advanced experiments within their chemical specialization;
K_U07 critically evaluate the results of experiments conducted independently within their chemical specialization, and discuss measurement errors;
K_U10 present the results of her/his own research in the form of a self-prepared written study (paper, dissertation) containing a description and justification of the study's purpose, methodology, and results, and discuss their significance in relation to other similar studies;
is willing to:
K_K04 systematically review scientific and popular science literature to deepen and expand knowledge, while being aware of the risks associated with obtaining information from unverified sources, including the internet.

Assessment criteria

Oral test checking student’s theoretical preparation before the lab, evaluation of student’s activity during the work, evaluation of the written report from the laboratory work.
The student's presence in the 10 classes selected by him is obligatory. In the event of an excused student's absence, additional classes are organized.

Practical placement

Bibliography

Students choose literature according to the topics of their exercises.

Additional information

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

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