Physical Chemistry – Field of study catalogue MU
Physical Chemistry“Physicochemical principles and methods - the key to chemical discoveries.” |
The programme focuses on deepening basic knowledge of physical chemistry in the field of molecular structure through physicochemical and quantum chemical methods, molecular symmetry, electrochemical processes, kinetics of chemical processes and statistical and nonequilibrium thermodynamics.
Emphasis is placed on gaining the ability to correctly assess a given situation and to choose appropriate methods of study adequately to a given physicochemical problem and a studied system. The study of the programme is designed to provide students with a comprehensive view of the physicochemical approaches to the study and description of the structure of substances and processes that run through them.
Within two years, students can specialize and specifically focus through compulsory courses and appropriate selection of recommended optional courses e.g. on quantum chemical calculations of the electronic structure of molecules and solids, thermodynamic processes in complex systems and materials, kinetic aspects of chemical reactions, methods of studying the structure of molecules and substances on the macro to nano-scale, the study of biomolecules and other topics.
The programme is designed for students who want to gain basic knowledge in modern physicochemical methods and their application, and in doing physicochemical calculations.
The goal is to prepare professionals able to independently solve theoretical and practical problems, who at the same time will be experts possessing the ability to think analytically, based on mastering modern methods of research and acquisition of physicochemical information. This training not only creates the theoretical basis for the further study of graduates in practice, but also equips graduates with practical skills in the area of computer technology, data processing and data retrieval from databases.
Students have the opportunity to participate in research programmes within the framework of grant projects, which are oriented to research of nanomaterials with specific utility properties (catalysts, thermoelectric materials, sensors, etc.), to quantum chemical calculations, chemical processes, structure and others. For these purposes, there is a modern instrumentation for characterization of the size and morphology of nanoparticles, measurement of mass spectra, spectral measurements in various wavelength regions, thermal analysis and effusion measurement and others. There are also computational clusters for quantum chemical and thermodynamic calculations.
Students can also use a study stay abroad in the frame of ERASMUS+ activity.
After successfully completing his/her studies the graduate is able to:
- demonstrate a deep knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and methods appropriate to the contemporary state of knowledge in the field of physical chemistry
- show a comprehensive approach to solving chemical problems
- understand current instrumentation of entire chemical field
- use and process data from physicochemical databases
- work with computational programmes and programmes for statistical evaluation of data
- work with chemical information sources, be oriented in the chemical literature and in searching required data
- use their expertise to independently identify and creatively solve a theoretical and practical problem in the field
- apply the specialization in the chosen field
- act within their expertise, skills and proficiency in at least one foreign language
To be admitted to the finale state examination, the student must obtain at least 120 ECTS credits for compulsory and recommended optional courses. For optional courses students must obtain a minimum of 112 ECTS credits in natural, mathematical or information sciences, of which at least 100 credits are required for courses in the field of chemical sciences. Optional courses particularly suitable for a Master's programme in chemistry are listed in the recommended study plan as recommended optional courses. Each academic year of study, a student must complete a compulsory course without credit rating Handling Chemical Substances. In case of required courses, a student must respect the required continuity with the courses previously completed. Students must also work out a diploma thesis on a given topic, chosen from the ones offered in the field.
During their study students follow the Course Catalogue of their matriculation year. Access to the Course Catalogues of particular matriculation years is to be found on faculty web pages -http://www.sci.muni.cz/cz/BcMgrStudium/Studijni-katalogy.
The final state examination consists of three topics: 1) the structure of molecules and physicochemical methods for their study (quantum chemical methods for the description of the electronic structure of molecules, the basic spectroscopic techniques for studying the structure of molecules, basic electroanalytical methods for studying the structure of molecules and for determining their physicochemical parameters), 2) statistical thermodynamics and thermodynamics of nonequilibrium processes, and 3) kinetics of chemical processes.
The final state examination includes the defence of a Master's thesis. By processing the thesis, the student demonstrates knowledge in the area given by the topic of the thesis and the ability of professional work under supervision. In the defence of the thesis, the understanding of the topic, the level of work and its presentation are evaluated.
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