This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of chemical kinetics, catalysis, and photochemistry. It covers rate laws, reaction mechanisms, and theories of reaction rates. Emphasis is placed on deriving rate equations and applying mathematical tools to model chemical processes. Students will explore catalysis, photochemistry, and their applications in various fields. The course aims to equip students with a strong foundation in chemical kinetics and its applications.
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This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.
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A structured 13-week journey through the course content
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Create concept maps linking reaction orders, rate laws, and integrated equations.
Practice deriving integrated rate laws for different reaction mechanisms.
Review the assumptions and limitations of collision and transition state theories.
Solve numerical problems involving Arrhenius equation and activation energy calculations.
Focus on understanding the mechanisms of enzyme and acid-base catalysis.
Review the laws of photochemistry and their applications.
Practice applying the steady-state approximation to complex reaction mechanisms.
Create flashcards for key terms and definitions in chemical kinetics, catalysis, and photochemistry.
Work through all examples and self-assessment exercises in the course materials.
Allocate sufficient time for reviewing and consolidating each module before moving on to the next.
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