Forest Physical Chemistry
| Numbering Code | U-AGR05 3E148 LJ80 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Second semester | |
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | Lecture | |
| Target Year | 2nd year students | Target Student | ||
| Language | Japanese | Day/Period | Fri.3 | |
| Instructor name | TERAMOTO YOSHIKUNI (Graduate School of Agriculture Associate Professor) | |||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course |
Physical chemistry is a fundamental discipline for people in all industries and academia related to the natural sciences. A wide range of research areas in forest science also include many important concepts. This class will explain physical chemistry with a focus on thermal dynamics and quantum theory for which learning in the university has begun. Moreover, it can be regarded as a review for those who had difficulties grasping these topics in past study. In the first half, we explain the essence of thermodynamics. Thermodynamics is a discipline that deals with aggregates of molecules and atoms on a macro scale, and provides guidelines for energy balance, mass balance, and direction of change. Initially, it may be difficult, but in fact, it is an elegant system with a high degree of symmetry. Repeated consideration of its concepts is useful and often deepens understanding through explanations from different perspectives. In this class, we would like to communicate the overall framework of thermodynamics effortlessly, and comprehensively explain the simple areas in an intuitive manner, including explanations and examples. In the second half of the year, we will review the foundations of quantum theory to assist in understanding classes in higher academic years and in laboratory research. We will explain how quantum theory concepts lead to various analytical methods and chemicals (chemical bonds, molecular interactions, etc.). |
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| Course Goals |
・Review thermodynamic thinking and basic quantum theory, and recognize the differences between studying this in high school and university. ・Train to examine the thermodynamic factors that are in control when they come into contact with various data and natural phenomena. ・ Understand that the idea of quantum mechanics leads to various analytical methods and chemistry of substances (chemical bonds, intermolecular interactions, etc.). |
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| Schedule and Contents |
Thermodynamics First session: Entropy and thermodynamics: First law of thermodynamics, second law of thermodynamics, adiabatic process, reversible process, heat, work Second session: Carnot cycle, efficiency, entropy in statistical thermodynamics Third session: Symmetry of thermodynamic function: Legendre transformation, Maxwell relations Fourth session: Conditions of thermal equilibrium: Not limited to pure gas, development of systems with physical phenomena and chemical reactions involving multiple substances, general equilibrium theory and kinetics Fifth session: Mixed free energy: Entropy contribution and energy contribution Sixth session: Chemical potential Seventh session: Thermodynamic exercise Basics of quantum theory and the chemistry of matter Eighth session: Quantum mechanics: Atom formation, quantum theory, atomic nuclear modeling, electromagnetic waves, atomic spectra Ninth session: Photoelectric effect, diffraction / scattering, wave function Tenth session: Structure of atoms, atomic orbitals Eleventh session: Chemical bond: Ionic bonds, covalent bonds, formal charges Twelfth session: Octet rule and its limitations, molecular shapes and electronic structures Thirteenth session: Liquids and solids: Intermolecular force Fourteenth session: Liquid structures, solid Structures (regular examination) Fifteenth session: Feedback |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy |
[Evaluation method] Performance evaluation is based on class participation including quiz answers (30%) and the results of regular examinations (70%). [Evaluation criteria] Evaluation standards and policies are based on those described in the Faculty of Agriculture Handbook for the relevant year. |
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| Course Requirements | Nothing in particular | |||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Review using handouts, etc., after classes. | |||
| Textbooks | Textbooks/References | In addition, printouts will be distributed as appropriate. | ||
| References, etc. | Introduced during class | |||
