Module Outline:

The aims of this course are to develop further quantum mechanics and thermodynamics and to extend the material of Year 1 Basic Physical...

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY|CHEMICAL REACTION ENGINEERING|PROCESS DESIGN|CHEMICAL THERMODYNAMICS|MODELLIN

Aims:

To provide a strong basis of physical chemistry that is applicable to the wider area of chemical engineering, in particular chemical reaction...

Aims:

To provide a strong basis of physical chemistry that is applicable to the wider area of chemical engineering, in particular chemical reaction engineering and process design, with specific reference to applications relating to sustainable development.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this module students should:

have an understanding of the basic facts of atomic and molecular structure and their manifestation in properties of materials;
	have a knowledge of chemical thermodynamic definitions and concepts and be able to apply them in property estimation and phase equilibrium problems;
	have an understanding of chemical kinetics principles and concepts;
	be able to apply modelling and experimental techniques to estimate kinetic parameters of complex reaction systems
Synopsis:

State of matter and molecular interaction
	Aspects of matter involving gases, liquids and solids
	State conversion
	Energy flow and entropy
	Atomic picture, molecular interaction and structure determination
	Chemical reaction kinetics and equilibrium
	Kinetics and mechanism of gas-phase reactions
	Kinetics and mechanism of catalytic reactions
	Material balances for reactors
	Theories of reaction rates
	Complex reactions
	Photochemistry
	Experimental methods

The course covers generic concepts and techniques that apply to all aspects of geospatial sciences. Starting from a consideration of the nature of mapping and...

Module summary: This module introduces the main fundamentals of building acoustics and sound, within the context of designing/operating buildings for...

Module summary: This module introduces the main fundamentals of building acoustics and sound, within the context of designing/operating buildings for optimising health, comfort and wellbeing. It addresses factors such as: fundamentals of sound, building and room acoustics; noise control and sound design (building design/operational strategies); monitoring and modelling approaches; case studies and regulation.

Module learning outcomes: On completion of this module students will understand how the many and varied principles of acoustics are applied in the design of buildings and in the public realm. This will include the glamorous side of acoustics, desirable sound in concert halls, auditoria and performance spaces. This will also include the essential assessment of noise, undesirable sound. Noise can have potentially significant effects on health and wellbeing of building occupants. Following completion of the course students will understand how all building types can be designed to protect and minimise these potentially negative effects.