Search result: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2019

Number	Title	Type	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
Chemistry Bachelor
Bachelor Studies (Programme Regulations 2005)
6. Semester
Compulsory Subjects Examination Block II
529-0131-00L	Inorganic Chemistry IV: (Nano-)Materials; Synthesis, Properties and Surface Chemistry	O	4 credits	3G	C. Copéret, A. Comas Vives
Abstract	Introduction into Solid State Chemistry, to the synthesis and properties of solids and to Nanomaterials.
Learning objective	Introduction into solid compounds and nanomaterials: syntheses, properties and applications.
Content	Section 1. Generalities – Prof. C. Copéret How do we apprehend a solid? Bulk vs. Surface Texture, Surface area (N2 adsorption, BET), Crystallinity (X-ray diffraction), Surface functionalities (IR, NMR), Acidity/Basicity (Probe molecules: pyridine, CO, CO2…), Point of Zero Electric Charge Section 2. Materials – Prof. C. Copéret 2.1 Synthetic methods 2.2 Sol-Gel and Solution Chemistry of Solids Section 3. Metal oxides – Prof. C. Copéret 3.1 Silica (SiO2) 3.2 Alumina (Al2O3) 3.3 Aluminosilicates (amorphous, layered materials and zeolites) 3.4. Mesostructured and hybrid materials 3.5 Semi-conducting and conducting oxides (e.g TiO2 and related materials, IrO2) 3.6 Other materials: Single and Complex Oxides, (MgO, CaO, MgAlO2, Perovskites), Polyoxometallates Section 4. Other materials Metal halides and chalcogenides Carbon-based materials Metals and Alloys Section 5. Bonding in Solids and Surfaces – Dr. Comas-Vives
Lecture notes	is provided on the internet.
Literature	A. West, Solid State Chemistry and its Applications, Wiley 1989; U. Müller, Anorganische Strukturchemie, Teubner Taschenbuch 2006; R. Nesper, H.-J. Muhr, Chimia 52 (1998) 571; C.N.R. Rao, A. Müller, A.K. Cheetham, Nanomaterials, Wiley-VCH 2007.
Prerequisites / Notice	AC-II
529-0232-00L	Organic Chemistry IV: Physical Organic Chemistry	O	4 credits	2V + 1U	P. Chen, R. Poranne
Abstract	Introduction to qualitative molecular orbital theory as applied to organic reactivity. Hückel theory, perturbation theory, molecular symmetry. Frontier orbital theory and stereoelectronic effects. Pericyclic reactions, photochemistry
Learning objective	Introduction to theoretical methods in organic chemistry
Content	Qualitative MO theory and its application to organic reactions, thermal rearrangements, pericyclic reactions.
529-0434-00L	Physical Chemistry V: Spectroscopy	O	4 credits	3G	R. Signorell
Abstract	Absorption and scattering of electromagnetic radiation; transition probabilities, rate equations; Einstein coefficients and lasers; selection rules and symmetry; band shape, energy transfer, and broadening mechanisms; atomic spectroscopy; molecular spectroscopy: vibration and rotation; spectroscopy of clusters, nanoparticles and condensed phases
Learning objective	The lecture is devoted to atomic, molecular, and condensed phase spectroscopy treating both theoretical and experimental aspects. The focus is on the interaction between electromagnetic radiation and matter.
Content	Absorption and scattering of electromagnetic radiation; transition probabilities, rate equations; Einstein coefficients and lasers; selection rules and symmetry; band shape, energy transfer, and broadening mechanisms; atomic spectroscopy; molecular spectroscopy: vibration and rotation; spectroscopy of clusters, nanoparticles and condensed phases
Lecture notes	is partly available
529-0580-00L	Safety, Environmental Aspects and Risk Management This course has been offered with a new title (before: Risk Analysis of Chemical Processes and Products) and by new lecturers (before Prof. Hungerbühler) since spring semester 2018.	O	4 credits	3G	S. Kiesewetter, K. Timmel
Abstract	Overview of the impact of industrial activities on the environment and human beings; required risk assessments and preventive measures as well as an insight on the fundamentals of Swiss legislation (environment / occupational safety).
Learning objective	Basic understanding of the impact of industrial activities on human beings and the environment; raise awareness for risks and safety concerns.
Content	Geschichtliche Aspekte der Ökotoxikologie / Erkenntnisse aus der Vergangenheit; Zusammenhänge Toxikologie-Ökotoxikologie; Risikoanalysen – wozu braucht es eine Risikoanalyse? Kennenlernen der Hilfsmittel zur Erarbeitung einer Risikoanalyse, Besprechung konkreter Beispiele; Einblick in die relevanten gesetzlichen Grundlagen (Schwerpunkt Schweizer Gesetzgebung) der Bereiche Umwelt und Arbeitssicherheit / Wie finde ich was ich suche? Wie finde ich mich in den Gesetztestexten zurecht? Hinweise zu weiteren nützlichen Hilfsmitteln zur Beurteilung der Auswirkungen auf Mensch und Umwelt; Aufbau einer Sicherheitsorganisation in einem Unternehmen, an einer Hochschule.
Lecture notes	Wird bei der ersten Vorlesung zur Verfügung gestellt.
Literature	Ergänzungsliteratur wird im Skript angegeben.
Prerequisites / Notice	Im Rahmen der Vorlesung wird eine Gruppenarbeit im Sinne eines Leistungselementes durchgeführt, die benotet wird. Die Schlussnote setzt sich wie folgt zusammen: Gruppenarbeit (Gewichtung 50%) und schriftlicher Prüfung (50%) Bei Wiederholung der schriftlichen Prüfung kann das Resultat der Gruppenarbeit aus einem früheren Semester übernommen werden.

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