Physical Chemistry for Engineering (CHEM2056)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Chemistry & Molec Biosciences
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Practical 3 Hours/ Fortnight
Tutorial 2 Hours/ Week
Prerequisite
CHEM1100
Restricted
Restricted to students in BE(Hons), BE(Hons)/ME and BE(Hons) dual programs
Assessment methods
Assignments, laboratory reports, end of semester examination
Course enquiries
Doctor Jos Kistemaker (Semester 1, Regular, St Lucia, In person)
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
Acid/Base chemistry. Chemical kinetics, including heterogeneous catalysis, chain reactions and polymerisation kinetics . Phase transitions, vapour pressure, solutions, interfaces, surface tension, wetting, absorption, surfactants, Gibbs adsorption isotherm, micelles, adsorption at gas/solid interface, insoluble monolayers.
