This course aims to:• The student learns the basics and theories of kinetic chemistry and thermodynamics statistics.• The student should know the kinetics of rapid reactions and the effect of catalysts on different reactions.• To familiarize the student with photochemistry and its applications.
Intended learning outcomes
a. Knowledge & understandingA.1 The student is familiar with the concept of kinetic chemistry, its foundations and applications.A.2 Identify the effect of catalysts on the kinetics of reactions.A.3 Understand the mechanics of catalytic reactions and compare them to light reactions.B. Mental skillsA.1 Student realization of how to deal with scientific theories related to chemistry and kinetics.A.2 Be able to discuss how catalysts affect the rate of reactions.A.3 Understand the basics of light reactions.T. Practical & professional skillsC.1 The ability to derive the laws of different orders of reaction, interpret the results of kinetic chemistry reactions, and the ability to deal with the laws of thermodynamic statistics.C.2 The ability to properly deal with data analysis methods and mathematical equations related to chemistry and kinetics.C.3 The ability to compare the different types of light reactions.w. Generic and transferable skillsD.1 That the student be able to read the relevant research papersD.2 Acquiring the skill of scientific research using the Internet to obtain the required information.D.3 The ability to write scientific reports.
Teaching and learning methods
1) Theoretical lectures.2) Solving some problems and explaining some results for each device3) Discussion panels
Methods of assessments
1) The first written exam 25%2) The second written exam 25%3) Final exam 50%
