ARS70801 Physical Chemistry of Materials and Environmental Applications I

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Integrated Arts and Sciences Department of Integrated Global Studies

Lecture Code ARS70801 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name Physical Chemistry of Materials and Environmental Applications I （環境物理化学 I）

Subject Name
（Katakana）カンキョウブツリカガク I

Subject Name in
English Physical Chemistry of Materials and Environmental Applications I

Instructor VILLENEUVE MASUMI

Instructor
(Katakana) ヴィレヌーヴ　マスミ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 2nd-Year,  First Semester,  1Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1T) Weds1-2：IAS K202

Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
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If the number of students who are registered is not large, in-class lectures will be conducted.

Lectures, PowerPoint presentations

Credits 1.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction E : English

Course Level 2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 25 : Science and Technology

Course Area（Discipline） 07 : Chemistry

Eligible Students IGS students

Keywords physical chemistry, thermodynamics, natural environment

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) The basic concepts of the field of physical chemistry are useful for students whether they are chemistry majors, biologists, engineers, or earth scientists.  This course focuses on the thermodynamics and aims to make its concepts and methods clear and interesting to students who intend to study natural sciences.
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) Integrated Global Studies
（Knowledge and Understanding）
・The knowledge and understanding of the important characteristics and basic theoretical framework of individual academic disciplines.
（Abilities and Skills）
・The ability to specify necessary theories and methods for the consideration of important issues.

Class Objectives
/Class Outline Students will learn the basic properties of gases.
Students will learn the basics of thermodynamics.
Students will understand how physical chemistry works in natural environment and daily human activities.

Class Schedule Lesson 1 Basic Concepts
Lesson 2 The Ideal Gas, Kinetic Theory of Gas Molecules
Lesson 3 Real Gases
Lesson 4 Description of the State of a System, Partial Molar Properties, the Boltzmann Distribution (the barometric formula)
Lesson 5 The First Law of Thermodynamics, State Functions
Lesson 6 Work of Compression and Expansion of a Gas, Various Kinds of Work, Changes in State at Constant Volume, Changes in State at Constant Pressure
Lesson 7 Adiabatic Compression and Expansion of a Gas, Thermochemistry
Lesson 8 Introduction to the Second Law of Thermodynamics, Examination (45 min)
lesson9
lesson10
lesson11
lesson12
lesson13
lesson14
lesson15

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Textbook: Physical Chemistry, 4th ed., R. J. Silbey, R. A. Alberty, M. G. Bawendi (available in Maruzen Ebook Library of Hiroshima University)
Recommended rference books: Physical Chemistry: How Chemistry Works, K. W. Kolansinski; Calculus Essentials for Dummies; Linear Algebra for Dummies (all available in Maruzen Ebook Library of Hiroshima University)

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details) PowerPoint presentations

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Lesson 1: Read Section 1.1 in the textbook.
Lesson 2: Read Sections 1.2~1.4 in the textbook.
Lesson 3: Read Sections 1.5~1.8 in the textbook.
Lesson 4: Read Sections 1.9~1.11 in the textbook.
Lesson 5: Read Sections 2.1~2.3 in the textbook.
Lesson 6: Read Sections 2.4~2.8 in the textbook.
Lesson 7: Read Sections 2.10 and 2.11 in the textbook.

Requirements It is highly recommended that you take both Physical Chemistry of Materials and Environmental Applications I and Physical Chemistry of Materials and Environmental Applications II.
Pre-Rrequisites: proficiency in high-school mathematics
Some knowledge of calculus will be used in the class.

Grading Method Your grade will be based on the home work assignments (20%), activity in class meetings (20%), and the final exam (60%).

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message Regular attendance is necessary to achieve a satisfactory grade. Roll call will be taken at each class meeting.
Do not hesitate to ask questions during classes.

Other

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2024Year	School/Graduate School	School of Integrated Arts and Sciences Department of Integrated Global Studies
Lecture Code	ARS70801	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	Physical Chemistry of Materials and Environmental Applications I （環境物理化学 I）
Subject Name （Katakana）	カンキョウブツリカガク I
Subject Name in English	Physical Chemistry of Materials and Environmental Applications I
Instructor	VILLENEUVE MASUMI
Instructor (Katakana)	ヴィレヌーヴ　マスミ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	2nd-Year, First Semester, 1Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1T) Weds1-2：IAS K202
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)
If the number of students who are registered is not large, in-class lectures will be conducted. Lectures, PowerPoint presentations
Credits	1.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	E : English
Course Level	2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	25 : Science and Technology
Course Area（Discipline）	07 : Chemistry
Eligible Students	IGS students
Keywords	physical chemistry, thermodynamics, natural environment
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	The basic concepts of the field of physical chemistry are useful for students whether they are chemistry majors, biologists, engineers, or earth scientists. This course focuses on the thermodynamics and aims to make its concepts and methods clear and interesting to students who intend to study natural sciences.
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Integrated Global Studies （Knowledge and Understanding）・The knowledge and understanding of the important characteristics and basic theoretical framework of individual academic disciplines. （Abilities and Skills）・The ability to specify necessary theories and methods for the consideration of important issues.
Class Objectives /Class Outline	Students will learn the basic properties of gases. Students will learn the basics of thermodynamics. Students will understand how physical chemistry works in natural environment and daily human activities.
Class Schedule	Lesson 1 Basic Concepts Lesson 2 The Ideal Gas, Kinetic Theory of Gas Molecules Lesson 3 Real Gases Lesson 4 Description of the State of a System, Partial Molar Properties, the Boltzmann Distribution (the barometric formula) Lesson 5 The First Law of Thermodynamics, State Functions Lesson 6 Work of Compression and Expansion of a Gas, Various Kinds of Work, Changes in State at Constant Volume, Changes in State at Constant Pressure Lesson 7 Adiabatic Compression and Expansion of a Gas, Thermochemistry Lesson 8 Introduction to the Second Law of Thermodynamics, Examination (45 min) lesson9 lesson10 lesson11 lesson12 lesson13 lesson14 lesson15
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Textbook: Physical Chemistry, 4th ed., R. J. Silbey, R. A. Alberty, M. G. Bawendi (available in Maruzen Ebook Library of Hiroshima University) Recommended rference books: Physical Chemistry: How Chemistry Works, K. W. Kolansinski; Calculus Essentials for Dummies; Linear Algebra for Dummies (all available in Maruzen Ebook Library of Hiroshima University)
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	PowerPoint presentations
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Lesson 1: Read Section 1.1 in the textbook. Lesson 2: Read Sections 1.2~1.4 in the textbook. Lesson 3: Read Sections 1.5~1.8 in the textbook. Lesson 4: Read Sections 1.9~1.11 in the textbook. Lesson 5: Read Sections 2.1~2.3 in the textbook. Lesson 6: Read Sections 2.4~2.8 in the textbook. Lesson 7: Read Sections 2.10 and 2.11 in the textbook.
Requirements	It is highly recommended that you take both Physical Chemistry of Materials and Environmental Applications I and Physical Chemistry of Materials and Environmental Applications II. Pre-Rrequisites: proficiency in high-school mathematics Some knowledge of calculus will be used in the class.
Grading Method	Your grade will be based on the home work assignments (20%), activity in class meetings (20%), and the final exam (60%).
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	Regular attendance is necessary to achieve a satisfactory grade. Roll call will be taken at each class meeting. Do not hesitate to ask questions during classes.
Other
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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