Search result: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2019

Number	Title	Type	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
Chemistry Bachelor
Electives
Physical Chemistry
529-0442-00L	Advanced Kinetics	W	6 credits	3G	H. J. Wörner, J. Richardson
Abstract	This lecture covers the theoretical foundations of quantum dynamics and its application to chemical reaction kinetics. In the second part the experimental methods of time-resolved molecular spectroscopy are introduced.
Learning objective	This lecture provides the conceptual foundations of chemical reaction dynamics and shows how primary molecular processes can be studied by theoretical simulation and experiment.
Content	In the first part, the theory of quantum dynamics is derived from the time-dependent Schrödinger equation. The theory is illustrated with molecular examples including tunnelling, recurrences, nonadiabatic crossings. A rigorous rate theory is obtained both from a quantum-mechanical picture as well as within the classical approximation. The approximations leading to conventional transition-state theory for polyatomic reactions are discussed. In this way, relaxation and irreversibility will be explained which are at the foundation of statistical mechanics. In the second part, three-dimensional scattering theory is introduced and applied to discuss molecular collisions and photoionization. Experimental techniques for the study of photochemical primary processes, photochemical reactions and chemical reaction dynamics are introduced (time-resolved spectroscopies on nano- to attosecond time scales, molecular beam methods). Finally, the quantum dynamics of systems with a very large number of quantum states are discussed, introducing the Pauli equations and the Pauli entropy.
Lecture notes	Will be available online.
Literature	D. J. Tannor, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics: A Time-Dependent Perspective R. D. Levine, Molecular Reaction Dynamics S. Mukamel, Principles of Nonlinear Optical Spectroscopy Z. Chang, Fundamentals of Attosecond Optics
Prerequisites / Notice	529-0422-00L Physical Chemistry II: Chemical Reaction Dynamics
529-0440-00L	Physical Electrochemistry and Electrocatalysis	W	6 credits	3G	T. Schmidt
Abstract	Fundamentals of electrochemistry, electrochemical electron transfer, electrochemical processes, electrochemical kinetics, electrocatalysis, surface electrochemistry, electrochemical energy conversion processes and introduction into the technologies (e.g., fuel cell, electrolysis), electrochemical methods (e.g., voltammetry, impedance spectroscopy), mass transport.
Learning objective	Providing an overview and in-depth understanding of Fundamentals of electrochemistry, electrochemical electron transfer, electrochemical processes, electrochemical kinetics, electrocatalysis, surface electrochemistry, electrochemical energy conversion processes (fuel cell, electrolysis), electrochemical methods and mass transport during electrochemical reactions. The students will learn about the importance of electrochemical kinetics and its relation to industrial electrochemical processes and in the energy seactor.
Content	Review of electrochemical thermodynamics, description electrochemical kinetics, Butler-Volmer equation, Tafel kinetics, simple electrochemical reactions, electron transfer, Marcus Theory, fundamentals of electrocatalysis, elementary reaction processes, rate-determining steps in electrochemical reactions, practical examples and applications specifically for electrochemical energy conversion processes, introduction to electrochemical methods, mass transport in electrochemical systems. Introduction to fuel cells and electrolysis
Lecture notes	Will be handed out during the Semester
Literature	Physical Electrochemistry, E. Gileadi, Wiley VCH Electrochemical Methods, A. Bard/L. Faulkner, Wiley-VCH Modern Electrochemistry 2A - Fundamentals of Electrodics, J. Bockris, A. Reddy, M. Gamboa-Aldeco, Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers

Analytical Chemistry
Number	Title	Type	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
529-0042-00L	Structure Elucidation by NMR	W	4 credits	2G	M.‑O. Ebert
Abstract	Structure Elucidation of Complex Organic Molecules by NMR
Learning objective	Structure elucidation of complex organic molecules (including peptides, oligosaccharides and oligonucleotides) by advanced 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopy. The emphasis of the course is on the selection of optimal strategies for the solution of a given problem, spectrum interpretation and possible artifacts. Solving and discussing practical case studies/problems demonstrating the individual methods and, in the last third of the course, the combined application of several methods form an important part of the course.
Content	Structure determination by multi-pulse and 2D NMR spectroscopy. Homonuclear and heteronuclear shift correlation through scalar coupling; one and two dimensional methods based on the nuclear Overhauser effect. Choosing the best strategy for a given problem, interpretation and artefacts.
Lecture notes	Scripts (in English) are distributed in the course
Literature	T.D.W. Claridge, High Resolution NMR Techniques in Organic Chemistry, Pergamon Press, 1999 (NMR part) Further reading and citations are listed in the script.
Prerequisites / Notice	The course language is English. Required level: Courses in analytical chemistry of the 2nd year or equivalent.

Biological Chemistry
Number	Title	Type	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
529-0732-00L	Proteins and Lipids	W	6 credits	3G	D. Hilvert
Abstract	An overview of the relationship between protein sequence, conformation and function.
Learning objective	Overview of the relationship between protein sequence, conformation and function.
Content	Proteins, structures and properties, (bio)synthesis of polypeptides, protein folding and design, protein engineering, chemical modification of proteins, proteomics.
Literature	General Literature: - T.E. Creighton: Proteins: Structures and Molecular Properties, 2nd Edition, H.W. Freeman and Company, New York, 1993. - C. Branden, J. Tooze , Introduction to Protein Structure, Garland Publishing, New York, 1991. - J. M. Berg, J. L. Tymoczko, L. Stryer: Biochemistry, 5th edition, H.W. Freeman and Company, New York, 2002. - G.A. Petsko, D. Ringe: Protein Structure and Function, New Science Press Ltd., London, 2004. Original Literature: Citations from the original literature relevant to the individual lectures will be assigned weekly.

Chemical Aspects of Energy
Number	Title	Type	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
529-0191-01L	Renewable Energy Technologies II, Energy Storage and Conversion The lectures Renewable Energy Technologies I (529-0193-00L) and Renewable Energy Technologies II (529-0191-01L) can be taken independently from one another.	W	4 credits	3G	T. Schmidt, L. Gubler
Abstract	Global & Swiss energy system. Storage: Pumped water, flywheels, compressed air. Hydrogen as energy carrier; electrolysis; power-to-gas. Fuel cells: from fundamentals to systems; Fuel cell vehicles; electrochemical storage in batteries. supercapacitors and redox flow cells; electromobility. The main focus of the lecture will be on electrochemical energy conversion and storage.
Learning objective	Students will recognize the importance of energy storage in an industrial energy system, specifically in the context of a future system based on renewable sources. The efficient generation of electricity from hydrogen in fuel cells, and the efficient energy storage in batteries and supercapacitors will be introduced. Students will get a detailed insight into electrochemical energy conversion and storage, which will play an important role in future energy systems.
Literature	- Tester, J.W., Drake, E.M., Golay, M.W., Driscoll, M.J., Peters, W.A.: Sustainable Energy - Choosing Among Options (MIT Press, 2005). - C.H. Hamann, A. Hamnett, W. Vielstich; Electrochemistry, Wiley-VCH (2007). - K. Krischer, K. Schönleber: Physiccs of Energy Conversion, De Gruyter (2015) - R. Schlögl, Chemical Energy Storage, De Gruyter (2013)
Prerequisites / Notice	Please note that this is a 3 hours/week lecture including exercises, i.e., exercises will be included and are not separated. It is therefore highly recommended to attend the full 3 hours every week. Participating students are required to have basic knowlegde of chemistry and thermodynamics.

Computational Chemistry
Number	Title	Type	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
529-0474-00L	Quantum Chemistry	W	6 credits	3G	M. Reiher, T. Weymuth
Abstract	Introduction into the basic concepts of electronic structure theory and into numerical methods of quantum chemistry. Exercise classes are designed to deepen the theory; practical case studies using quantum chemical software to provide a 'hands-on' expertise in applying these methods.
Learning objective	Nowadays, chemical research can be carried out in silico, an intellectual achievement for which Pople and Kohn have been awarded the Nobel prize of the year 1998. This lecture shows how that has been accomplished. It works out the many-particle theory of many-electron systems (atoms and molecules) and discusses its implementation into computer programs. A complete picture of quantum chemistry shall be provided that will allow students to carry out such calculations on molecules (for accompanying experimental work in the wet lab or as a basis for further study of the theory).
Content	Basic concepts of many-particle quantum mechanics. Derivation of the many-electron theory for atoms and molecules; starting with the harmonic approximation for the nuclear problem and with Hartree-Fock theory for the electronic problem to Moeller-Plesset perturbation theory and configuration interaction and to coupled cluster and multi-configurational approaches. Density functional theory. Case studies using quantum mechanical software.
Lecture notes	Hand outs in German will be provided for each lecture (they are supplemented by (computer) examples that continuously illustrate how the theory works). Please navigate to the lecture material starting here: https://reiher.ethz.ch/courses-and-seminars/exercises.html
Literature	Textbooks on Quantum Chemistry: F.L. Pilar, Elementary Quantum Chemistry, Dover Publications I.N. Levine, Quantum Chemistry, Prentice Hall Hartree-Fock in basis set representation: A. Szabo and N. Ostlund, Modern Quantum Chemistry: Introduction to Advanced Electronic Structure Theory, McGraw-Hill Textbooks on Computational Chemistry: F. Jensen, Introduction to Computational Chemistry, John Wiley & Sons C.J. Cramer, Essentials of Computational Chemistry, John Wiley & Sons
Prerequisites / Notice	Basic knowledge in quantum mechanics (e.g. through course physical chemistry III - quantum mechanics) required

Materials Science
Number	Title	Type	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
327-1206-00L	Advanced Building Blocks for Soft Materials	W	5 credits	4G	J. Vermant, A. D. Schlüter
Abstract	Part 1 of the course (Spring semester) focuses on the chemistry of the building blocks and to learn how structures can be manipulated by chemistry, composition and phase behaviour. The goal is to learn what can be done, both in an idealized research environment and in the realm of industrial scale production.
Learning objective	The goal of the two courses combined is to present the students with a toolbox for materials engineers to design, study and make soft materials.
Content	Where physics, chemistry and biology meet engineering.
Lecture notes	Copies of the slides and a set of lecture notes will be provided.
Literature	For the first and the second part combined there are a few books of recommended reading, but their is no textbook that we will rigorously follow. Introduction to Soft Matter: Synthetic and Biological Self-Assembling Materials Paperback by Ian W. Hamley ISBN-13: 978-0470516102 ISBN-10: 0470516100 Structured Fluids: Polymers, Colloids, Surfactants by Thomas A. Witten, Philip A. Pincus (OXford) ISBN-13: 978-0199583829 ISBN-10: 019958382X

Industrial Chemistry
Number	Title	Type	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
529-0192-00L	Industrial Chemistry Replacement for 529-0502-00L Catalysis	W	4 credits	3G	J. A. van Bokhoven, M. Ranocchiari
Abstract	The lecture will describe how the most important chemicals and intermediates are produced from both a chemical and chemical engineering point of view. Reaction mechanisms up to reactor design will be covered.
Learning objective	Basic knowledge of reaction mechanisms and reactor design of the most important chemicals and intermediates.
Content	The vast majority of all intermediates and chemicals originate from coal, oil or gas. The development of these processes over a time span of more than hundred years has resulted in fascinating chemistry and processes. The lecture will describe how the most important chemicals and intermediates are produced from both a chemical and chemical engineering point of view. Reaction mechanisms up to reactor design will be covered.
Lecture notes	Supplemental material will be available on the webpage: http://www.vanbokhoven.ethz.ch/education.html
Literature	Hans-Jürgen Arpe, Industrial Organic Chemistry, 5th Edition, Wyley-VCH, 2010 G. P. Chiusoli, P. M. Maitlis, Metal-catalysis in Industrial Organic Processes, RSC Publishing, 2008

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