KJM3110 – Electrochemistry
Course content
The course provides an introduction to electrochemistry; theory, methods, and applications. It builds on physical chemistry and lays the ground for handling problems and methods of electrochemical nature in master's degree projects, research, and industry.
Learning outcome
After completing the course, you:
- can identify, define, and classify electrochemical reactions and the components involved - electrolyte, electrodes, and interfaces.
- have a fundamental understanding of definitions, driving forces, mechanisms, and kinetics of electrochemical reactions.
- know the structure and properties of electrode-electrolyte interfaces.
- can carry out electrochemical experiments with various types of cells and instrumentation (potentiostat and impedance spectrometer).
- have knowledge of applications and problems of electrochemical nature of importance in today's society and industry.
Admission to the course
Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for?in Studentweb.
This course has maximum 20 places due to laboratory teaching.
The following will be given precedence:
- Bachelorstudentens at the following study programmes: Kjemi og biokjemi (bachelor), MNB-KJEMI, MNB-MENA and?Fornybar energi og nanoteknologi (bachelor).
- Students who have already taken the course KJM1130 – Physical Chemistry I - Thermodynamics and Kinetics, or similar courses.
- Other students. If two students have equal points, draws are made.
Special admission requirements
In addition to fulfilling the?Higher Education Entrance Qualification, applicants have to meet the following special admission requirements:
- Mathematics R1 (or Mathematics S1 and S2) + R2
And in addition one of these:
- Physics (1+2)
- Chemistry (1+2)
- Biology (1+2)
- Information technology (1+2)
- Geosciences (1+2)
- Technology and theories of research (1+2)
The special admission requirements may also be covered by?equivalent studies from Norwegian upper secondary school or by other equivalent studies?(in Norwegian).
Formal prerequisite knowledge
KJM1101 – Generell kjemi, or MENA1001 – Materials, Energy and Nanotechnology or similar courses
Before you can attend the mandatory laboratory courses, you have to have passed the following courses:
Recommended previous knowledge
KJM1130 – Physical Chemistry I - Thermodynamics and Kinetics
Teaching
The course runs the whole semester with six hours of classes each week. In addition, there is a mandatory laboratory course. The course consists of:
4 hours of lectures each week
2 hours colloquium each week
4 days of laboratory course
The?laboratory course must be approved prior to the final examination.
A completed and approved laboratory course is valid for six semesters beyond the semester it was approved.
You will need to provide documentation that you have passed HMS0503 and HMS0505 when you attend the first mandatory lab.
It is mandatory to attend the first lecture (including students on the waiting list). If you are unable to attend the first lecture, you must notify the Department of Chemistry before the start of the lecture/exercise.?Otherwise, your course registration will be canceled.
Attendance at the laboratory course is mandatory. If you are prevented from meeting, you have to show documentation that you were legally absent (medical note from a doctor or similar).
As?the?teaching involves laboratory and/or fieldwork, you should consider taking out a separate travel and personal risk insurance.?Read about your insurance cover as a student.
Access to teaching
A student who has completed compulsory instruction and coursework and has had these approved, is not entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework. A student who has been admitted to a course, but who has not completed compulsory instruction and coursework or had these approved, is entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework, depending on available capacity.
Examination
- Final written exam, 4 hours, which?counts?100% towards?the final grade.
This course has mandatory exercises that must be approved before you can take the final exam
Examination support material
Calculator. The calculator must fulfill the requirements?specified by The Department of Mathematics?(only in Norwegian).
Language of examination
The examination text is given in English. You may submit your response in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
Resit an examination
Students who can document a valid reason for absence from the regular examination are?offered a postponed examination at the beginning of the next semester.
Re-scheduled examinations are not offered to students who withdraw during, or did not pass the original examination.
More about examinations at UiO
- Use of sources and citations
- Special exam arrangements due to individual needs
- Withdrawal from an exam
- Illness at exams / postponed exams
- Explanation of grades and appeals
- Resitting an exam
- Cheating/attempted cheating
You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.