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32826-01 - Lecture: Photophysics and Photochemistry (3 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2026 |
| Course frequency | Irregular |
| Lecturers |
Christian Reber (christian.reber@unibas.ch)
Oliver Wenger (oliver.wenger@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | The essential principles of photophysics and photochemistry |
| Learning objectives | To become familiar with the basic concepts of photophysics and photochemistry. To learn about current research challenges in the field of photochemistry. |
| Bibliography | The lecture follows the electronic textbook "Photochemistry Essentials" by J. C. (Tito) Scaiano: https://doi.org/10.1021/acsinfocus.7e5031 |
| Comments | The 3 credit points for this course are awarded in their entirety upon passing the final examination. The course requirements are distributed as follows: 2 credit points correspond to participation in the lectures, which take place from 9h15 to 11h00. 1 credit point corresponds to independently completing the exercise problems, scheduled for Wednesdays from 11h15 to 12h00, without the presence of the instructor. Students are free to complete the exercises at any other time of their choosing. The 3 credit points are not awarded separately. All 3 credit points are awarded only if the final examination is passed. |
| Admission requirements | Working knowledge of inorganic, physical and organic chemistry at the Bachelor level. |
| Course application | Register on services.unibas.ch |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Wednesday | 09.15-12.00 | Chemie, Organische, Kleiner Hörsaal OC |
Dates
| Modules |
Doctorate Chemistry: Recommendations (PhD subject: Chemistry) Module Specialisation: Chemistry (Master's Studies: Nanosciences) Module: Inorganic Chemistry (Master's Studies: Chemistry) Module: Organic Synthesis (Bachelor's Studies: Chemistry) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | The exam takes place on the last lecture date at the end of the semester. It is a written exam and lasts 90 minutes. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,5 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Departement Chemie |