Master in physical chemistry

Faculty of Science - Department of Chemistry

Description

This program grants a Master degree  in physical chemistry by studying a number of general, specialized and supporting courses, and after passing them, a research project is presented in one of the  physical chemistry topics supported by laboratory experiments.

Objectives

1. Graduating highly qualified chemists in the field of physical chemistry at various levels of education (schools and universities).

2. The graduate should be able to employ his scientific and professional skills in the field of physical chemistry.

3. Gaining high scientific competence in the field of physical chemistry and its applications that contribute to community service, programs, and development plans in the fields of education, health, industry, and scientific research.

Outcomes

After completing the courses of the Physical Chemistry Program, the graduate must have acquired knowledge and skills and be able to:

1. Developing itself to keep pace with modern technical developments.

2. Do all calculations related to physical chemistry.

3. Learn the skills to deal with the devices.

4. Express and process results.

Certificate Rewarded

Master degree

Entry Reuirements

1. The student must have an academic qualification.

2. To pass the entrance exam and the personal interview, if the college deems it so.

Study Plan

The Master in physical chemistry prepares students to qualify for Master in physical chemistry. The student studies several subjects which have been carefully chosen in this major to cover its different aspects.

It comprises 6 Semesters of study, in which the student will study a total of 36 units, which include 14 units of general subjects, and 14 major units, 6 of elective units. In addition to a final project in the student's major.

Study plan for this program is shown below:

1st Semester

Code Title Credits Course Type Prerequisite
CH612 Analytical Chemistry Advanced 03 General +

Introduce the student to:1) Solving advanced problems and mathematical calculations in gravimetric analysis and studying its types in detail, studying thermogravimetric analysis2) Studying equilibrium states in complex systems in aqueous solutions and studying mathematical calculations and their variations3) Knowledge of the theoretical foundations and principles of automatic chromatographic analysis of devices such as HPLC-MS, GC-MS,4) Knowledge of the theoretical foundations and principles of automated spectroscopy analysis of devices such as UV, FTIR, NMR, AAS, ICP-MS5) How to apply the principle of quality in methods and results and use Microsoft Excel in processing the results.

CH622 Advanced inorganic chemistry 03 General +

This course aims to:• The student should explain the science of coordination compounds and the types of bonds in them.• To explain the composition, characteristics, and physical and chemical properties of compounds of transition elements depending on theories of crystal field, molecular orbitals and related field theory.• Explain the concepts of chemistry of the lanthanides and actinides by studying the oxidation states - and the physical and chemical properties of both.• Clarifies the problems related to the chemistry of transitional and internal transition elements with solutions to them - by exercising higher-order thinking skills and analyzing, interpreting and discussing results and information.

2nd Semester

Code Title Credits Course Type Prerequisite
CH632 Advanced organic chemistry 03 Compulsory +

This course aims to:1) Familiarity with the skills necessary to understand organic interactions.2) Learn about the reactions that form a carbon-carbon bond. 3) Familiarity with electrophilic and nucleophilic interactions and free radical interactions.

CH642 Advanced Physical Chemistry 03 Compulsory +

This course aims to:1) Understand the basics and laws of thermodynamics and study the thermodynamics of electrolytic and non-electrolytic solutions, in addition to identifying the equations of state for real gases.2) Learn the basics of statistical thermodynamics.3) Studying and knowing the theories of quantum mechanics, including postulates, and how to deal with influences and their applications in explaining some phenomena that classical mechanics failed to explain.4) Studying the non-time-dependent Schrödinger equation and its applications, in addition to angular momentum and its applications.

CH651 Advanced biochemistry 02 Compulsory +

This course aims to:1) The importance of proteins and their relationship to the human body.2) The relationship of RNA to some human diseases.3) Knowledge of medical applications about the nature of fats.4) Diagnosis of diseases resulting from defects in metabolic processes, especially sugars, nucleic acids, proteins and peptides

3rd Semester

Code Title Credits Course Type Prerequisite
CH643 Quantum chemistry 02 Compulsory +

• Studying atoms with many electrons, in addition to the Pauli principle and electron rotation from the point of view of quantum chemistry.• Learn about the Ferial theory as well as the Hellmann-Feynmann theory and its applications in the field of quantum mechanics.• Using the theories of quantum mechanics in solving problems related to chemistry, such as the molecular structure of diatomic compounds, as well as the electronic structure of polyatomic particles.

CH644 Surface chemistry, Catalysis and Colloids 02 Compulsory +

• The student learns the basics of surface chemistry, catalysis and its phenomena, such as studying the theories of surface tension and its laws.• To identify the types of solutions, types of colloids, their properties and methods of preparation.• The student should distinguish between chemical and physical adsorption and study homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis and its laws and applications.

CH645 Electrochemistry 02 Compulsory +

• Introducing the student to theories related to electrochemistry.• Studying some electro-analytical techniques• Knowledge of practical and industrial applications of electrochemistry.• Introducing the student to the corrosion phenomenon.

4th Semester

Code Title Credits Course Type Prerequisite
CH646 Physical Properties of Polymers 03 Compulsory +

This course aims to:• Identify the importance of polymers in practical life.• Familiarity with the nature of polymers, methods of preparation, properties and polymerization kinetics.• Study methods for determining the molecular weights of polymers.• Identifying the chemical form of polymers and studying thermodynamics, physical and mechanical properties of polymers.

CH647 Chemical kinetics and Photochemistry 03 Elective +

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.

CH648 Spectroscopy 03 Elective CH643 +

This course is designed to serve as a spectroscopy course in physical chemistry for postgraduate students at the University of Tripoli. It focuses on:• That the student learn the basics of visible and ultraviolet spectroscopy.• Identify the vibrational spectrum of particles and study the rotational spectrum of linear and non-linear particles.• Familiarize students with the basics of nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and electronic magnetic resonance.

CH681 Seminar 02 Compulsory CH642 +

As chosen by the lecturer and the student

5th Semester

Code Title Credits Course Type Prerequisite
CH699 Research project 03 Compulsory +

According to what is agreed upon by the supervisor and the student, with what is included in the laboratory experiments

TW600 Technical Writing 03 Compulsory +

This course is designed to achieve the general objectives in the form of outputs that the student is supposed to acquire after successfully completing the course, as follows: The ability to organize the research program (graduation project) and coordinate it.Writing in a smooth, harmonious manner and in a scholarly context.Organizing and arranging ideas.Preparing a research proposal and writing scientific reports according to the requirements of the plan.Describe and analyze tables and figuresWriting a graduation project

6th Semester

Code Title Credits Course Type Prerequisite
CH.699 Research project 03 Compulsory +

According to what is agreed upon by the supervisor and the student, with what is included in the laboratory experiments