MA/MS in Applied Chemistry

Objective(s) of a study programme: To educate highly qualified chemists who have accumulated detailed theoretical and practical knowledge of chemistry and chemical technology, have scientific and applied research skills, are able to formulate and, based on the latest achievements in chemistry and chemical engineering, solve chemical science and industry problems, perform specialized synthesis, analysis procedures and work with instrumentation. Description of the study programme: https://admissions.ktu.edu/programme/m-applied-chemistry/ Learning outcomes: Knowledge and its application: Able review the latest knowledge of theories, concepts, principles, and facts in the field of organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry. Able to employ innovations in the field of organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry for the solution of emerging problems. Able to compare the latest scientific achievements in the field of smart, functional, composite and nanomaterials chemistry in the deveopment, research, and application. Able to integrate the latest scientific achievements in the field of organic, inorganic and physical chemistry in specific research work. Research skills: Able to formulate the aim and tasks of scientific work in the field of chemistry. Able to analyse the scientific literature in the field of chemistry applying modern information retrieval tools. Able to critically evaluate the procedures and results of an independent experiment (scientific research). Able to generalise the results of scientific research using computer programs (information and communication technologies). Able develop a research methodology for solving new problems. Able to evaluate the accuracy and plausibility of experimental data when planning further experiments. Able to generalise he results of research work and formulate conclusions. Special abilities: Able to use laboratory equipment and devices for the synthesis and analysis of chemical compounds. Able to work safely with hazardous chemicals according to the information provided in their safety data sheets. Able to select equipment and devices for the synthesis and analysis of functional materials. Able to formulate the scientific research problem in the field of chemistry, plan the passible research activities and control their accomplishments. Able to make innovative solutions for the design and development of chemical products in parallel assessing the social and environmental consequences. Social abilities: Able to systematize and present the results of scientific research in written and oral form to an audience of different background. Able to plan and coordinate project or research activities. Able to cooperate for accomplishment of common goal in an interdisciplinary group. Personal abilities: Able to plan and organize independent work and learning. Able to think creatively and take initiative. Able to think systematically, analytically and generate ideas. Able to work in an international and multicultural environment. Activities of teaching and learning: The studies include classroom work (lectures, practical work, laboratory work, seminars, outgoing visits to enterprises, etc.) and individual work for mastering theoretical material, preparation for classroom work, intermediate and final assessments and performing other activities. The studies of each study module are completed by the assessment of the student’s knowledge and skills – an examination or another final assessment; the study programme is completed by the final degree project and its defence. Methods of assessment of learning achievements: The applied cumulative assessment system of the learning outcomes ensures constant and involving work of students during the entire semester of studies; the final evaluation of the study module consists of the sum of the grades of intermediate assessments and the final assessment multiplied by the weighting coefficients (percentages of components). Study subjects (modules): Chemical Kinetics and Catalysis, Green Chemistry and Renewable Resources, Liquid and Gas Chromatography, Properties and Applications of Dispersion Systems, Spectroscopy of Organic Compounds, Collected Chapters of Chemistry, Research Project 1, Technology of Nanomaterials, Thermal Analysis and X-Ray Powder Diffraction Methods, Chemistry and Technology of Smart Materials, Research Project 2, Master’s Degree Final Project. Electives: Chemistry of Colour Application, Workers Safety and Health, Polymers for Advanced Technologies, Photovoltaic Materials, Inovative Inorganic Materials, Functional Cosmetics, Extraction of Bioactive Natural Materials, Computational Chemistry, Chemistry of Skin Proteins, Chemistry of Heterocyclic Compounds. Study programme abstract: A graduate has knowledge in physical, organic, analytical chemistry and nanotechnologies, processes of industrial chemistry and application of software in chemistry, demonstrates research work abilities and skills, is familiar with modern methods of physical and chemical analysis, and able to solve various tasks related to the synthesis of chemicals, production technologies and analysis. Access to professional activity: The graduate can carry out research, technological, expert and consulting work in chemical industry and pharmaceutical enterprises as well as research laboratories. Access to further study: S/he has access to the third cycle studies.