- Fundamental photochemistry and radiation chemistry
- Photochemistry and radiation chemistry at interfaces
- Different types of radicals and their reactivity
- Chemical and physical properties of radicals
- Mechanisms and kinetics of radical reactions
- Production of radicals
- Methods for studies of radical reactions and characterization of radicals
- Radicals in biological systems
- Radicals in technical systems
KD2370 Photo, Radiation and Radical Chemistry 7.5 credits
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- Fundamental photochemistry and radiation chemistry
- Photochemistry and radiation chemistry at interfaces
- Different types of radicals and their reactivity
- Chemical and physical properties of radicals
- Mechanisms and kinetics of radical reactions
- Production of radicals
- Methods for studies of radical reactions and characterization of radicals
- Radicals in biological systems
- Radicals in technical systems
About course offering
For course offering
Spring 2025 Start 17 Mar 2025 programme students
Target group
Open for all students
Part of programme
Master's Programme, Molecular Science and Engineering, åk 1, Recommended
Periods
P4 (7.5 hp)Duration
Pace of study
50%
Form of study
Normal Daytime
Language of instruction
English
Course location
KTH Campus
Number of places
Min: 12
Planned modular schedule
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Spring 2025 Start 17 Mar 2025 programme students
Application code
61009
Contact
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Spring 2025 Start 17 Mar 2025 programme students
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Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After completion of the course the student will be able to:
- Describe fundamental photochemical and radiation chemical processes both qualitatively and quantitatively, describe the properties and reactivity of radicals and how these are connected to the structure of radicals as well as account for the importance of radicals in industrial processes and in biological systems.
- Plan and execute experimental studies of simpler systems within the field of photo-, radiation- and radical chemistry, and have the ability to evaluate the experimental results.
- Orally describe and discuss published research within a limited part of the course content.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Completed degree project 15 credits, 50 credits in chemical engineering or chemistry, 20 credits in mathematics and 6 credits in computer science/programming. English B/ 6.
Recommended prerequisites
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Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- LAB1 - Laborations, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- PRO1 - Project, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 5.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Laboratory work (LAB1; 1 hp)
Project work (PRO1; 1 hp)
Examination (TEN1; 5,5 hp)
Final grade will be the same as the grade from examination.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
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Supplementary information
The course has the same content as the courses KD2100 Radical Chemistry.
Only one of the courses KD2370 and KD2100 may be included in the exam.