Course syllabus

Molecular Driving Forces 2: Interactions and Dynamics
Molekylära drivkrafter 2: Växelverkan och dynamik

KFKF01, 7.5 credits, G2 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2024/25
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED B/K
Date of Decision: 2024-04-17
Effective: 2024-05-08

General Information

Main field: Technology Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: First cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Mandatory for: B2, K2
Elective for: N4-nbm, N4-m
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish

Aim

The aim of the course is to provide the students with knowledge about the connection between the intermolecular interactions in a macroscopic system and its static and dynamic properties. These insights provide the fundamental basis for further studies in chemical analysis and separation, reaction engineering, pharmaceutical chemistry, molecular biotechnology and nano science.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

Contents

The course shows how intermolecular interaction gives rise to structure on a microscopic and mesoscopic level and how it gives a qualitative explanation of and an ability to predict macroscopic properties. This presents a molecular explanation to much of phenomenological thermodynamics and macroscopic transport processes. It also gives the tools needed to predict how manipulations on the molecular level affect the microscopic properties of a (bio)material. The course consists of classical electrostatics and intermolecular interactions, and statistical thermodynamics with applications to adsorption, liquids and solutions of electrolytes.

The properties of bioplolymers, such as proteins and DNA-molecules, are treated specifically.
Two full lectures are used to cover the properties of liquid water and its unique importance for the solvation of and the interactions between both large and small (bio) molecules.

The course also treats molecular motion in liquids (diffusion) and thereby presents the molecular basis for macroscopic transport processes and reaction kinetics of enzymes.

Examination details

Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment: Written examination, laboratory exercisers and a home assignment. The final grade is based on the written examination. Bonus points to the written exam may be awarded for performed tasks. The bonus points are then valid only for the ordinary exam and the following two re-exams. Students who are awarded bonus points for performed tasks cannot be awarded bonus points for the same tasks once again when re-registered.

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Modules
Code: 0116. Name: Written Examination.
Credits: 6.5. Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5). Assessment: Written examination.
Code: 0216. Name: Laboratory Exercises and Home Assignment.
Credits: 1.0. Grading scale: UG - (U, G). Assessment: For passing grade, every task is performed and presented according to the instructions, which may mean either as a written report or orally, in Swedish or English. For passing grade, the written reports should be simple but correct and to the point, have a proper structure and contain a relevant discussion of the results. The module includes: The wet laboratory experiments, one demonstrative task in computer simulation and one home assignment.

Admission

Admission requirements:

Assumed prior knowledge: FMAB30 Calculus in Several Variables, FMAA20 Linear Algebra with Introduction to Computer Tools, KFKA05 Molecular Driving Forces 1: Thermodynamics
The number of participants is limited to: No
Kursen överlappar följande kurser: KFK080 KFK090

Reading list

Contact

Course coordinator: Kristofer Modig, kristofer.modig@bpc.lu.se
Course coordinator: Pär Söderhjelm, par.soderhjelm@bpc.lu.se
Course homepage: https://www.cmps.lu.se/education/

Further information

Some teaching might be held in English.