Specialization Laboratory 1 - Physical and Nuclear Chemistry 1200-2EN-PHNUCLA12M
The topics of the specialization exercises are related to the scope of research work conducted in the scientific laboratories of the Department of Physical Chemistry and concern four main areas: electrochemistry, molecular spectroscopy, thermodynamics and plasma chemistry. Within the specialization laboratory, 10 selected topics from the following set of exercises can be performed:
1. Theoretical modeling of fluorescent properties of organic molecules.
2. Electrochromism of conducting polymers.
3. Application of computer simulation to determine phase equilibria (and related quantities in chemistry, technology and ecology).
4. Electrochemical adsorption of hydrogen in a palladium electrode.
5. Measurement of diffusion coefficients using NMR spectroscopy methods.
6. Basics of NMR spectroscopy of proteins.
7. Modeling the dependence of the vicinal NMR coupling constant on the conformation of the molecule.
8. Electrochemical properties of selected electrode materials in lithium-ion cells.
9. High-temperature synthesis of selected carbon nanomaterials.
10. Monitoring the enzymatic proteolysis of protein using fluorescence spectroscopy, IR and circular dichromism.
11. Spectroscopic studies of insulin denaturation, misfolding and aggregation.
12. Advanced modes of 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 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
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Learning outcomes
After completing the course, a student should be able:
a) to select the appropriate technique of measurements to solve a research problem,
b) to master the rules of measurement performance and result discussion,
c) to understand and critically assess the limitation of his/her own experimental work.
Achieved learning outcomes:
Knows and understands:
K_W01 chemistry at an advanced level and understands its place 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 a 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.
K_W11 current directions of development in chemistry and the latest scientific discoveries in a given chemical specialization.
K_W12 principles of occupational health and safety, in particular knowledge of the principles of safe handling of chemicals and the selection and disposal of chemical waste. Knowledge of occupational health and safety principles enabling independent work in a chemical laboratory and assessment of the associated risks, and knowledge of basic legal regulations related to chemical safety.
The graduate is able to:
K_U03 apply appropriate research methods, techniques, and tools within a given chemistry specialty, necessary to clarify a given problem.
K_U06 critically evaluate the results of independently conducted calculations within their chemistry specialty.
K_U07 critically evaluate the results of independently conducted experiments within their chemistry specialty and discuss measurement errors.
K_U10 present the results of their own research in the form of an independently prepared written work (paper, dissertation) containing a description and justification of the purpose of the work, the adopted methodology, the results, and discuss their significance in relation to other similar studies.
The graduate is ready to:
K_K04 systematically familiarize themselves with scientific and popular science literature to deepen and expand their knowledge, while being aware of the risks associated with obtaining information from unverified sources, including the internet.
K_K05 consciously take responsibility for their research, experiment, or observation initiatives.
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.
Practical placement
None
Bibliography
Students choose literature according to the topics of their exercises.
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