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Elective Module 1: Analytical Chemistry A (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 6 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are able to:
- understand, evaluate and apply complex relationships and theories of analytical separation techniques, including liquid-liquid extraction, kinetic theory, chromatographic characteristics and instrumentation of various forms of chromatography such as HPLC, UHPLC and gas chromatography,
- gain detailed knowledge of the synthesis, characterisation and optimisation of stationary phases for liquid chromatography, including low-pressure and high-pressure gradient HPLC, various forms of reversed-phase chromatography and innovative approaches such as supercritical fluid chromatography and molecularly imprinted polymers,
- evaluate innovative techniques and miniaturisation of separation processes, including advances in capillary electrophoresis, isotachophoresis and isoel-electric focusing,
- differentiate and optimise advanced bioanalytical methods for the separation and structural elucidation of biomolecules, including biomolecule properties, diagnostic tests, DNA purification and determination, and special methods such as gel electrophoresis and top-down or bottom-up MS,
- critically reflect on the theories and applications of spectroscopic methods, including UV, MIR, NIR and Raman spectroscopy as well as current applications from industry and research,
- critically evaluate the use and relevance of modern analytical techniques in industrial practice, including selected problems and applications,
- generate an in-depth knowledge of current and future challenges in analytical chemistry, including new techniques, methods and applications,
- critically engage with the latest advances in analytical chemistry and recognise their relevance to different application areas, including medicine and environmental protection.
- understand, evaluate and apply complex relationships and theories of analytical separation techniques, including liquid-liquid extraction, kinetic theory, chromatographic characteristics and instrumentation of various forms of chromatography such as HPLC, UHPLC and gas chromatography,
- gain detailed knowledge of the synthesis, characterisation and optimisation of stationary phases for liquid chromatography, including low-pressure and high-pressure gradient HPLC, various forms of reversed-phase chromatography and innovative approaches such as supercritical fluid chromatography and molecularly imprinted polymers,
- evaluate innovative techniques and miniaturisation of separation processes, including advances in capillary electrophoresis, isotachophoresis and isoel-electric focusing,
- differentiate and optimise advanced bioanalytical methods for the separation and structural elucidation of biomolecules, including biomolecule properties, diagnostic tests, DNA purification and determination, and special methods such as gel electrophoresis and top-down or bottom-up MS,
- critically reflect on the theories and applications of spectroscopic methods, including UV, MIR, NIR and Raman spectroscopy as well as current applications from industry and research,
- critically evaluate the use and relevance of modern analytical techniques in industrial practice, including selected problems and applications,
- generate an in-depth knowledge of current and future challenges in analytical chemistry, including new techniques, methods and applications,
- critically engage with the latest advances in analytical chemistry and recognise their relevance to different application areas, including medicine and environmental protection.
Elective Module 2: Analytical Chemistry B (5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are able to:
- independently and critically assess and apply advanced analytical techniques in in-strumental analysis, including electrophoretic, chromatographic, electrochemical, atomic spectroscopic, molecular spectroscopic and mass spectrometric or coupled methods,
- design, optimise and evaluate sample preparation and work-up techniques for real samples, including sample preparation for environmental, food, bio, polymer and industrial analysis,
- systematically and critically analyse data, compare methods and interpret the results in scientific and practical contexts, including the application of analysis methods, data evaluation tools and method comparisons.
- independently and critically assess and apply advanced analytical techniques in in-strumental analysis, including electrophoretic, chromatographic, electrochemical, atomic spectroscopic, molecular spectroscopic and mass spectrometric or coupled methods,
- design, optimise and evaluate sample preparation and work-up techniques for real samples, including sample preparation for environmental, food, bio, polymer and industrial analysis,
- systematically and critically analyse data, compare methods and interpret the results in scientific and practical contexts, including the application of analysis methods, data evaluation tools and method comparisons.
Elective Module 3: Inorganic Chemistry A (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are able to:
- apply knowledge and understanding of materials science relevant inorganic func-tional materials and their structure-property relationships, including hard materials, high efficiency inorganic phosphors and technically relevant electronic, optical and magnetic properties,
- critically evaluate and draw conclusions regarding the structure-property relation-ships of different classes of substances in inorganic chemistry, including technically relevant materials, inorganic phosphors and their applications in high performance applications,
- acquire comprehensive knowledge of the principles of organometallic complex ca-talysis and understand and interpret reaction mechanisms and selectivity principles with regard to method development and the optimisation of catalysts,
- analyse current developments and problems in homogeneous catalysis, including the differences between heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis, the challenges in homogeneous catalysis and sustainability aspects,
- generate an in-depth knowledge of responsive functional materials and describe and apply their characterisation using specific methods, including diffractometric and spectroscopic methods, hybrid materials with porous host lattices and chromophoric molecules, and fundamentals of photochemistry,
- reflect an in-depth understanding of the properties and applications of hybrid mate-rials, including their composition, structure, and their response to external stimuli,
- critically analyse and interpret current scientific literature to gain a deeper insight into the topics of the module, including the latest developments in solid state chemistry, homogeneous catalysis and responsive functional materials,
- independently generate and apply knowledge to develop solutions to complex prob-lems in inorganic chemistry, including the synthesis of functional materials, charac-terisation using modern methods and the application of catalysis processes.
- apply knowledge and understanding of materials science relevant inorganic func-tional materials and their structure-property relationships, including hard materials, high efficiency inorganic phosphors and technically relevant electronic, optical and magnetic properties,
- critically evaluate and draw conclusions regarding the structure-property relation-ships of different classes of substances in inorganic chemistry, including technically relevant materials, inorganic phosphors and their applications in high performance applications,
- acquire comprehensive knowledge of the principles of organometallic complex ca-talysis and understand and interpret reaction mechanisms and selectivity principles with regard to method development and the optimisation of catalysts,
- analyse current developments and problems in homogeneous catalysis, including the differences between heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis, the challenges in homogeneous catalysis and sustainability aspects,
- generate an in-depth knowledge of responsive functional materials and describe and apply their characterisation using specific methods, including diffractometric and spectroscopic methods, hybrid materials with porous host lattices and chromophoric molecules, and fundamentals of photochemistry,
- reflect an in-depth understanding of the properties and applications of hybrid mate-rials, including their composition, structure, and their response to external stimuli,
- critically analyse and interpret current scientific literature to gain a deeper insight into the topics of the module, including the latest developments in solid state chemistry, homogeneous catalysis and responsive functional materials,
- independently generate and apply knowledge to develop solutions to complex prob-lems in inorganic chemistry, including the synthesis of functional materials, charac-terisation using modern methods and the application of catalysis processes.
Elective Module 4: Inorganic Chemistry B (5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: The students are able to:
- apply complex synthesis methods independently in inorganic research, including advanced synthesis methodology and spectroscopic and diffraction characterisation,
- work on current research topics in inorganic chemistry and independently plan and carry out scientific experiments, including the selection of suitable topics such as organometallic chemistry, coordination chemistry and solid-state chemistry,
- use advanced analytical methods in materials characterisation and interpret their results in a broader scientific context, including photochemistry, materials science and solid-state chemistry.
- apply complex synthesis methods independently in inorganic research, including advanced synthesis methodology and spectroscopic and diffraction characterisation,
- work on current research topics in inorganic chemistry and independently plan and carry out scientific experiments, including the selection of suitable topics such as organometallic chemistry, coordination chemistry and solid-state chemistry,
- use advanced analytical methods in materials characterisation and interpret their results in a broader scientific context, including photochemistry, materials science and solid-state chemistry.
Elective Module 5: Biochemistry (12.5 ECTS-Credits, 10 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are able to:
- generate an in-depth understanding of the structure and function of proteins, including the chemistry of amino acid building blocks, peptide binding and protein conformation and folding,
- evaluate and explain advanced aspects of biochemical regulation and signalling processes, including amino acid metabolism, cholesterol metabolism and gene-protein relationships,
- critically reflect on theoretical concepts of modern biochemical and genetic engineering methods, including applications in basic biochemical research, gene regulation and protein targeting,
- demonstrate practical skills in the application of modern biochemical, genetic engineering and OMICs methods, including recombinant protein expression, protein-DNA interactions and gene transfer,
- independently develop and implement in-depth experimental strategies in the field of biochemistry and genetics, including analysing gene expression, cell transformation and protein purification,
- critically analyse and interpret scientific results from biochemical investigations, particularly with regard to the molecular basis of tumour development, steroid hormones and isoprenoid compounds,
- identify innovation potentials and research gaps in the field of biochemistry and genetics and develop solutions, including mitogenic signal transduction, chemical attributes of DNA and protein sequence motifs (bioinformatics),
- classify biochemical data and findings ethically, professionally and socially and discuss their relevance and implications for medical and pharmacological issues, including gene-protein relationships, gene regulation and the molecular basis of tumour development.
- generate an in-depth understanding of the structure and function of proteins, including the chemistry of amino acid building blocks, peptide binding and protein conformation and folding,
- evaluate and explain advanced aspects of biochemical regulation and signalling processes, including amino acid metabolism, cholesterol metabolism and gene-protein relationships,
- critically reflect on theoretical concepts of modern biochemical and genetic engineering methods, including applications in basic biochemical research, gene regulation and protein targeting,
- demonstrate practical skills in the application of modern biochemical, genetic engineering and OMICs methods, including recombinant protein expression, protein-DNA interactions and gene transfer,
- independently develop and implement in-depth experimental strategies in the field of biochemistry and genetics, including analysing gene expression, cell transformation and protein purification,
- critically analyse and interpret scientific results from biochemical investigations, particularly with regard to the molecular basis of tumour development, steroid hormones and isoprenoid compounds,
- identify innovation potentials and research gaps in the field of biochemistry and genetics and develop solutions, including mitogenic signal transduction, chemical attributes of DNA and protein sequence motifs (bioinformatics),
- classify biochemical data and findings ethically, professionally and socially and discuss their relevance and implications for medical and pharmacological issues, including gene-protein relationships, gene regulation and the molecular basis of tumour development.
Elective Module 6: Organic Chemistry A (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are able to:
- understand and reproduce modern concepts of heterocyclic chemistry, nomenclature of heterocycles and synthesis strategies,
- develop and identify strategies for the synthesis of organometallic complexes, pro-tecting groups and heterocycles, including electrophilic, nucleophilic and radical substitution as well as stereoselective synthesis,
- identify and analyse complex properties and reactivities of heterocycles, including applications in drug and natural product synthesis and industrial applications,
- understand advanced concepts of bioorganic chemistry, in particular the structural basis of biocatalysis and stereochemical aspects; synthesise natural product ana-logues and understand their effects on biological systems,
- work on and present current topics in organic chemistry, in particular with regard to structure, reactivity and synthesis,
- formulate and present advanced chemical-biological approaches in current scientific discussions,
- apply effective presentation techniques and lead discussions in a symposium format.
- understand and reproduce modern concepts of heterocyclic chemistry, nomenclature of heterocycles and synthesis strategies,
- develop and identify strategies for the synthesis of organometallic complexes, pro-tecting groups and heterocycles, including electrophilic, nucleophilic and radical substitution as well as stereoselective synthesis,
- identify and analyse complex properties and reactivities of heterocycles, including applications in drug and natural product synthesis and industrial applications,
- understand advanced concepts of bioorganic chemistry, in particular the structural basis of biocatalysis and stereochemical aspects; synthesise natural product ana-logues and understand their effects on biological systems,
- work on and present current topics in organic chemistry, in particular with regard to structure, reactivity and synthesis,
- formulate and present advanced chemical-biological approaches in current scientific discussions,
- apply effective presentation techniques and lead discussions in a symposium format.
Elective Module 7: Organic Chemistry B (5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are able to:
- independently plan, select and execute complex organic chemical synthesis strategies, including the selection of modern synthesis methods, the application of selective material conversions and the use of advanced spectroanalytical characterisation methods,
- analyse and critically reflect on research-based questions and problems within organic chemistry, including the recognition of connections between different research topics, the analysis of synthesis routes and the evaluation of spectroanalytical data,
- generate and perfect advanced practical skills in organic chemistry, including the rotational principle for exploring current research topics, implementing advanced synthesis methods and performing spectroanalytical substance characterisation.
- independently plan, select and execute complex organic chemical synthesis strategies, including the selection of modern synthesis methods, the application of selective material conversions and the use of advanced spectroanalytical characterisation methods,
- analyse and critically reflect on research-based questions and problems within organic chemistry, including the recognition of connections between different research topics, the analysis of synthesis routes and the evaluation of spectroanalytical data,
- generate and perfect advanced practical skills in organic chemistry, including the rotational principle for exploring current research topics, implementing advanced synthesis methods and performing spectroanalytical substance characterisation.
Elective Module 8: Physical Chemistry (12.5 ECTS-Credits, 10 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are able to:
- understand and critically interpret the properties of solids, including structure, lattice vibrations, electronic properties, transport properties and differentiation between metals, insulators and semiconductors,
- discuss and explain advanced mechanisms of reaction kinetics and catalysis, includ-ing non-linear and oscillatory systems and the microscopic basis of kinetics,
- apply current analytical methods in materials science and evaluate physico-chemical systems for energy conversion,
- understand and explain the main concepts of atmospheric chemistry, including the layered structure of the atmosphere, the chemistry of the troposphere and strato-sphere, and optical phenomena such as auroras and halos,
- demonstrate practical skills in the application and interpretation of experiments in applied physical chemistry, including fuel cells, electrolytic cells and mass spec-trometry,
- master thin film technology and gas phase deposition techniques and synthesise and characterise functional thin film systems,
- apply knowledge from their studies to analyse real problems, drawing on their knowledge and skills from the various courses,
- reflect critically and independently on advanced chemical concepts in order to de-velop solutions for new and unknown challenges in physical chemistry.
- understand and critically interpret the properties of solids, including structure, lattice vibrations, electronic properties, transport properties and differentiation between metals, insulators and semiconductors,
- discuss and explain advanced mechanisms of reaction kinetics and catalysis, includ-ing non-linear and oscillatory systems and the microscopic basis of kinetics,
- apply current analytical methods in materials science and evaluate physico-chemical systems for energy conversion,
- understand and explain the main concepts of atmospheric chemistry, including the layered structure of the atmosphere, the chemistry of the troposphere and strato-sphere, and optical phenomena such as auroras and halos,
- demonstrate practical skills in the application and interpretation of experiments in applied physical chemistry, including fuel cells, electrolytic cells and mass spec-trometry,
- master thin film technology and gas phase deposition techniques and synthesise and characterise functional thin film systems,
- apply knowledge from their studies to analyse real problems, drawing on their knowledge and skills from the various courses,
- reflect critically and independently on advanced chemical concepts in order to de-velop solutions for new and unknown challenges in physical chemistry.
Elective Module 9: Theoretical Chemistry (12.5 ECTS-Credits, 10 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are able to:
- analyse, evaluate and interpret advanced theoretical concepts and methods of quan-tum chemistry, including ab initio quantum chemistry, Hartree-Fock methods and post-Hartree-Fock methods,
- critically reflect on and evaluate theoretical approaches in chemistry, including den-sity functional theory, perturbation theory and energy hypersurfaces,
- recognise and evaluate complex simulation methods in chemistry, including molecu-lar dynamics simulations, quantum mechanical-molecular mechanical hybrid methods and free energy calculations,
- identify and analyse complex problems in the field of theoretical chemistry and de-velop independent solution strategies, including Monte Carlo simulations and other advanced computational methods,
- synthesise and evaluate biomolecular data and structures based on theoretical ap-proaches, including bioinformatics, sequence analysis and prediction of RNA/DNA structures,
- analyse and apply advanced methods for the prediction of biomolecular structures and dynamics, including the prediction of protein folding and protein structures as well as DNA, RNA and protein dynamics,
- independently plan and carry out advanced practical applications in the field of the-oretical chemistry, including the use of calculation methods from the master's pro-gramme,
- integrate both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the field of theoretical chemistry and apply them in new, unpredictable contexts, including the integration of knowledge from the various courses of this module.
- analyse, evaluate and interpret advanced theoretical concepts and methods of quan-tum chemistry, including ab initio quantum chemistry, Hartree-Fock methods and post-Hartree-Fock methods,
- critically reflect on and evaluate theoretical approaches in chemistry, including den-sity functional theory, perturbation theory and energy hypersurfaces,
- recognise and evaluate complex simulation methods in chemistry, including molecu-lar dynamics simulations, quantum mechanical-molecular mechanical hybrid methods and free energy calculations,
- identify and analyse complex problems in the field of theoretical chemistry and de-velop independent solution strategies, including Monte Carlo simulations and other advanced computational methods,
- synthesise and evaluate biomolecular data and structures based on theoretical ap-proaches, including bioinformatics, sequence analysis and prediction of RNA/DNA structures,
- analyse and apply advanced methods for the prediction of biomolecular structures and dynamics, including the prediction of protein folding and protein structures as well as DNA, RNA and protein dynamics,
- independently plan and carry out advanced practical applications in the field of the-oretical chemistry, including the use of calculation methods from the master's pro-gramme,
- integrate both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the field of theoretical chemistry and apply them in new, unpredictable contexts, including the integration of knowledge from the various courses of this module.
Notes:
- There may still be changes in the courses offered as well as room allocation and course dates.
- The course descriptions found in the English version of the course catalogue are for informational purposes only. Authoritative information can be found in the "Vorlesungsverzeichnis" (German version of the course catalogue).