Course: Structure of Atoms and Molecules

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Course title Structure of Atoms and Molecules
Course code KFC/SAM
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory, Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Berka Karel, doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Bazgier Václav, Ing. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Elementary particles 2. Structure of atoms 3. Quantum theory 4. Molecules 5. Oscillationand rotation of molecules 6. Weak intermolecule interaction and their importance 7. Symmetry of molecules and stereochemistry 8. Groups of molecules 9. Structure of biomacromolecules 10. Potential energy hypersurface

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training)
  • Preparation for the Exam - 90 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The course pays a great attention to the quantum chemical concepts and methods as used in the current chemistry.
ability to describe the structure of atoms and molecules following wave mechanics
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam

Student must pass a test by achieving at least 70% of the total points.
Recommended literature
  • Atkins P., Jones, L. (2002). Chemical Principles. Freeman W., H. and Company, N.Y..
  • Gažo a kol. (1974). Všeobecná a anorg. chémia. Bratislava.
  • J. Krätsmár-Šmogrovič a kol. (1994). Všeobecná a anorg. chémia. Martin.
  • J. Vacík:. (1986). Obecná chemie. Praha.
  • L. Žúrková a kol. (1985). Všeobecná chémia. Bratislava.
  • Otyepka, M. (2010). Struktura atomů a molekul. Olomouc.
  • R. Boča, J. Kohout, J. Šíma. (1991). Všeobecná chémia. Bratislava.
  • R. Polák, R. Zahradník. (2000). Kvantová chemie. Praha.


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