Niki Kobert: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2020 |
| Name | Mr Niki Kobert |
| Address | Inst. f. Chemie- u. Bioing.wiss. ETH Zürich, HCI E 139 Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1-5/10 8093 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 633 21 16 |
| niki.kobert@chem.ethz.ch | |
| Department | Chemistry and Applied Biosciences |
| Relationship | Lecturer |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 529-0030-00L | Laboratory Course: Elementary Chemical Techniques  | 3 credits | 6P | N. Kobert, A. de Mello, M. H. Schroth | |
| Abstract | This practical course provides an introduction to elementary laboratory techniques. The experiments cover a wide range of techniques, including analytical and synthetic techniques (e. g. investigation of soil and water samples or the preparation of simple compunds). Furthermore, the handling of gaseous substances is practised. | ||||
| Learning objective | This course is intended to provide an overview of experimental chemical methods. The handling of chemicals and proper laboratory techniques represent the main learning targets. Furthermore, the description and recording of laboratory processes is an essential part of this course. | ||||
| Content | The classification and analysis of natural and artificial compounds is a key subject of this course. It provides an introduction to elementary laboratory techniques, and the experiments cover a wide range of analytic and synthetic tasks: Selected samples (e.g. soil and water) will be analysed with various methods, such as titrations, spectroscopy or ion chromatography. The chemistry of aqeous solutions (acid-base equilibria and solvatation or precipitation processes) is studied. The synthesis of simple inorganic complexes or organic molecules is practised. Furthermore, the preparation and handling of environmentally relevant gaseous species like carbon dioxide or nitrogen oxides is a central subject of the Praktikum. | ||||
| Lecture notes | The script will be published on the web. Details will be provided on the first day of the semester. | ||||
| Literature | A thorough study of all script materials is requested before the course starts. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Safety concept: https://chab.ethz.ch/studium/bachelor1.html | ||||
| 529-0639-01L | Chemical Engineering Laboratory | 6 credits | 8P | N. Kobert, R. Grass | |
| Abstract | Introduction to various tools of chemical engineering techniques with reference to the lectures. In groups of two, students will conduct experiments in the following areas: thermodynamics and phase equilibria including electrochemistry, transport phenomena, kinetics and selectivity of complex reactions, characterisation of ideal and real reactors. | ||||
| Learning objective | Introduction to various tools of chemical engineering techniques with reference to the running lectures. | ||||
| Content | In groups of two, students will conduct selected experiments in the following areas: thermodynamics and phase equilibria including electrochemistry, transport phenomena, kinetics and selectivity of complex reactions, characterisation of ideal and real reactors. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Schutzkonzept: https://chab.ethz.ch/studium/bachelor1.html | ||||