| LEC # | TOPICS | KEY DATES |
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| 1-4 | Elementary Kinetics Introduction Elementary Steps, Steady State Approximation, Transform Methods Numerical Solution of Differential Equations Use of CHEMKIN® and Similar Software Equilibrium Literature Sources of Thermo, Kinetics |
Problem set 1 due in session 3 |
| 5-8 | Experimental Kinetics Experimental Techniques Signal-to-noise Estimation Dynamic Range Data Analysis |
Problem set 2 due in session 7 |
| 9 | Review of Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics | Problem set 3 due |
| 10 | In Class Exam | |
| 11-14 | Reaction Rate Theory Potential Energy Surfaces Introduction to Quantum Chemistry Reaction Paths Transition State Theory RRKM Theory Relation to Quantum Scattering Pressure Dependence: Fall-off, Chemical-activation |
Choose and review topics for semester project |
| 15-16 | Heterogeneous Reactions | Problem set 4 due in session 15 |
| 17-18 | Practical Methods for Predicting Kinetics and Thermodynamics Functional Groups Group Additivity, Reaction Families |
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| 19-22 | Handling Large Kinetic Models Sensitivity Analysis, Uncertainty Propagation Kinetic Model Reduction Range of Validity of Kinetic Models Computer Construction of Chemical Kinetic Models Example: Atmospheric Chemistry Models |
Problem set 5 due in session 21 |
| 23-24 | Reactions in Solution Liquid Phase Reactions Solvent Effects |
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| 25-26 | Catalysis Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalysis Catalysis by Acids/Bases, Enzymes, Organometallics, Metals, Oxides |
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| 27-28 | Presentation and Review of Semester Projects |