Course detail

Crystal Structure of Compounds

FCH-MCO_KSLAcad. year: 2008/2009

Theoretical Background of Molecular and Crystal Chemistry. Molecular Structure, Crystal Structure, Crystal Lattice. Symmetry, Symmetry Operations, Point and Space Symmetry Groups, Symmetry Operation of Space Groups. Crystal Symmetry, Crystallographic Lattices, Crystal Lattice Structures and Its Characterization. The Nature of Selected Radiations, Sources and Detections, Interaction of Radiation with Crystalline Matter, Diffraction, X-ray Diffraction Methods (Powder Diffraction Method and Single Crystal Method). The Use of Diffraction Methods for Structure Determination (X-ray Structure Analysis, Electron Diffraction and Neutron Diffraction). The Base of X-ray Structure Analysis, Possibility of Data Obtaining and Its Evaluation, Obtaining 3D Structure Molecular Model. The Use of Diffraction Methods for High-molecular Matter Study (Polymer, Protein and Other Biological Macromolecules).

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Basic Knowledges about Crystalline Matter and about Structure Determination Possibility.

Prerequisites

Successful Graduation of General and Inorganic Chemistry I & II.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Examination is Granded Upon Final Test and Oral Final Examination.

Course curriculum

Theoretical Background of Molecular and Crystal Chemistry.
Molecular Structure, Crystal Structure, Crystal Lattice. Symmetry, Symmetry Operations, Point and Space Symmetry Groups, Symmetry Operation of Space Groups.
Crystal Symmetry, Crystallographic Lattices, Crystal Lattice Structures and Its Characterization.
The Nature of Selected Radiations, Sources and Detections, Interaction of Radiation with Crystalline Matter, Diffraction, X-ray Diffraction Methods (Powder Diffraction Method and Single Crystal Method).
The Use of Diffraction Methods for Structure Determination (X-ray Structure Analysis, Electron Diffraction and Neutron Diffraction).
The Base of X-ray Structure Analysis, Possibility of Data Obtaining and Its Evaluation, Obtaining 3D Structure Molecular Model.
The Use of Diffraction Methods for High-molecular Matter Study (Polymer, Protein and Other Biological Macromolecules).

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Acquainting with the Base of Crystal Structure of Solids. Understanding of General Symmetry Principles and Its Use. Demonstration of Possible Molecular and Structure Visual Representation. Gain of General Knowledges about Way of Finding and Examination of Crystal Structure of Solids.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Attendance of the Lectures is Obligatory.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme NPCP_CHM Master's

    branch NPCO_CHM , 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme NKCP_CHM Master's

    branch NKCO_CHM , 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme CKCP_CZV lifelong learning

    branch CKCO_CZV , 1. year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer