This course introduces is focusing on synthetic methods to create materials and nanostructures with specific functions. Following an introduction that defines "materials" and "nanoscience", the course covers specific synthetic strategies and methodologies. The first topic covered is polymerization chemistry, starting with basic principles followed by the most advanced methods known to synthesize polymers such as living free radical reactions, ring opening methathesis polymerization, recombinant DNA synthesis of polymers, and supramolecular noncovalent polymers. This is followed by topics in self-assembly of materials and nanostructures including liquid crystals, gels, self-assembly of amphiphiles, self-assembling monolayers, layer-by-layer assemblies, and colloidal crystals. The last third of the course covers chemical synthesis of ceramics, and synthesis of nanomaterials such as quantum dots, metal nanoparticles, graphene, and carbon nanotubes.

The course is an application of chemical principles to the study of the environment. It includes natural processes and pollution problems related to air, water, and soil.

This course introduces the student to physical inorganic chemistry in applied settings. Students will review basic concepts such as the structure and reactions of inorganic compounds and elements. They will then use these concepts to study phenomenon such as industrial cooling processes, industrial catalysis, manufacturing and purification processes in applied settings.

Lectures, discussions in groups, and laboratory projects will combine to cover a broad range of subjects, e.g. main type catalysts and catalytic effects, preparation methods, reaction kinetics, process design, characterization techniques and structure and reactivity of model catalysts and industrial catalysts. Furthermore, a number of concepts of green and sustainable chemistry will be dealt with in relation to environmentally benign energy and chemicals production, e.g. multi-phase catalysis, life-cycle assessment and alternative reaction media.

A lecture/laboratory course devoted to the theory, instrumentation and application of modem electro-chemical, spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques. Advantages and limitations of different instrumental methods are discussed using selected topics of environmental, clinical and toxicological analyses. Journal articles will be used to review recent advances and new trends in developing analytical techniques. Laboratory experiments may include polarography and pulse voltammetry, anodic stripping analysis, potentiometry with ion selective electrodes, flame and electro-thermal atomic absorption, UV-VIS spectrophotometry, Raman spectroscopy, electrophoresis, capillary gas chromatography and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy.

Mass and charge transport, diffusion and electrolytic conductivity. The kinetic model of gases. Topics in reaction kinetics, including adsorption and heterogeneous catalysis. Introduction to the atomic-level description of chemical reactions. Interaction between electromagnetic radiation and molecules, quantization of molecular energy, the Schr?dinger equation, spectroscopy with microwave (MW), infrared (IR) and ultraviolet (UV) radiation, Raman spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic (NMR)- and electron spin resonance (ESR) spectroscopy.

The chemistry of the d- and f-elements is treated comprehensively with particular focus on periodic trends, reactivity, and characterization. This includes organometallic chemistry that lays the foundation for the homogeneous catalysis seen from the transition metal ion perspective. The course is largely based on discussion of scientific articles with a focus on critical assessment of published results.

Introduction to molecular structure and molecular orbital theory, as a general tool for the understanding of chemical reactions. Stereochemistry. Methods for formation of carbon-carbon bonds. Reactions of carbonyl compounds (carbanion/enolate chemistry, Michael addition). Addition, elimination, and substitution reactions. Introduction to retrosynthetic analysis and synthetic planning.

The course deals with the fundamental principles of electrochemistry: thermodynamics, double layer structure, electrochemical kinetics, mass transport in electrochemical systems, and electrochemical and non-electrochemical techniques applied to the study of electrochemical phenomena. In the second part of the course, several fields of application of electrochemistry will be discussed: electron-transfer theory, electrocatalysis, bio-electrochemistry, photo- electrochemistry, corrosion, electroplating, and batteries.

Introduces design and development of drug candidates to cure diseases based on the modulation of current drug targets, including proteins, nucleic acids, and other receptor-based functionalities. Focuses on structure-activity relationships, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics.

Analysis of chemical problems. Spreadsheets, mathematical software packages, computer programming, computational chemistry methods.

This course introduces the application of analytical chemistry to forensic science. A focus will be placed on obtaining analytical results through sample preparation, instrumental analysis, data quality, and data interpretation in various forensic chemistry applications.

The course covers typical organometallic reactions, the use of organometallic reagents in catalysis and organic synthesis, chemical databases and the application of chemical analysis methods in organometallic chemistry. It also provides orientation about industrial applications for organometallic chemistry.

Absorption, diffraction and resonance. Interaction between electromagnetic radiation and molecules and materials. Selection rules and intensities. Instrumentation. Overview of characterization methods of solid materials. Literature studies and cases from main group chemistry, coordination chemistry, homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts, fuel cells, industrial chemistry.

To familiarize with typical chemical industries important in local and global economy. To understand the technology of chemicals manufacturing and chemical processes in general industry.

The aim of this course is to provide students with a broad understanding of the principles of analytical chemistry and their application in the areas of environmental and medicinal/pharmaceutical sciences and advanced materials. Depending on their program, students will have the opportunity to apply analytical chemical methods in any one of the following areas: Medicinal/Pharmaceutical Sciences, Environmental Sciences and Advanced Materials.

Polymer reactions including step-reactions, free radical (incl. controlled) and ion-initiated chain reactions, are thoroughly deduced. Special emphasis will be given to the understanding of reaction parameters important in the control of rate of polymerization, molecular weight distributions, and the structural composition like branching, cross-links and stereo-chemical aspects. The reaction mechanisms associated with the different polymerization reactions will be profoundly treated. In addition to this, also new types of bio-based materials be discussed in terms of raw materials, substitution implications be discussed (recycling potential and sustainability).

The course aims to introduce the most common unit operations in the chemical engineering industry, their industrial application areas, how they are dimensioned, and the physical and chemical principles on which they are based. Methods of calculating design parameters for equipment and degree of separation for the following separation methods are included: filtration, evaporation, dehydration, distillation, absorption, extraction, and leaching. Methods for calculating the energy consumption of evaporation, distillation, and dehydration are treated. The course also covers overview of process diagrams, material and energy flows, as well as phase equilibrium.

This course is designed to introduce the students to a variety of topics related to the scientific research, including research types, components, methods, writing requirements, and data presentation. The student will be trained on developing a research question and objectives that are based literature review. The course will include the right approaches for describing data, discussing results, and following the evidence to develop conclusions that are free from speculations and incoherent theories. Part of the course will be focused on structuring of thesis and following the standard writing techniques.