Course: Physical Chemistry for Teachers

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Course title Physical Chemistry for Teachers
Course code UCH/949
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Frequency of the course In each academic year, in the summer semester.
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Kabeláč Martin, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Emphasis will be placed on the application of physical chemistry in everyday life (mainly in the form of student papers) , such as cooking, washing, meteorology , explaining the principles of operation of instruments and devices that utilize the physico- chemical principles etc.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming)
  • Preparation for classes - 30 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 30 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 20 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim is to repeat and deepen the knowledge acquired in previous course of general chemistry in the fields of thermodynamics , kinetics and electrochemistry and quantum mechanics.
Understanding the principles of physical chemistry and their application in everyday life
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Physical Chemistry = graduation of General Chemistry course
UCH/CV104
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UCH/104

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination

Reports on aplications of physical chemistry in common situations, 50% of test points.
Recommended literature
  • Atkins, P. , De Paula , J. Fyzikální chemie. VŠCHtr Praha, 2013.
  • Kulhánek, P. Z kuchyně do vesmíru. Praha, 2016.
  • Malijevská Ivona, Malijevský Anatol, Novák Josef, Slavíček Petr. Záhady, klíče, zajímavosti očima fyzikální chemie. VŠCHT, Praha, 2013.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Secondary Schools Teacher Training in Chemistry (1) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Chemistry for future teachers (1) Category: Chemistry courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Summer