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Valid for year : 2008
 
NKEA02 General Chemistry , 6 ECTS credits.
/Allmän kemi 1/

For:   Bio   KA   KeBi   Kem   TB  

 

Prel. scheduled hours: 78
Rec. self-study hours: 82

  Area of Education: Science

Subject area: Chemistry
  Advancement level (G1, G2, A): G1

Aim:
The aim of the course is to introduce a basic knowledge in chemistry for further studies in chemistry, chemical biology, engineering biology etc. After completing this course the student should:
  • be able to describe the electronic structures of atoms and molecules.
  • be able to give the symbols and names for the elements (except for the lanthanides and actinides) as well as naming simple compounds.
  • be able to calculate and solve stoichiometric parameters and problems.
  • be aware of fundamental safety regulations for laboratory work.
  • be trained in basic laboratory techniques as titrations and spectrophotometric analysis.


Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
Gymnasium: Ma D, Fy B, Ke B

Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
Organisation:
The course consists of lectures, lessons and laboratory work.
Course contents:
Chemical nomenclature and stoichiometry. Chemical reactions. The gas law. Thermochemistry. The electronic structures of atoms and molecules. Orbital Theory. Chemical Bonds. Important trends within the periodic table. Laboratory work: the course includes three laboratory exercises.

Course literature:
Zumdahl & Zumdahl, "Chemistry", 7th ed. and a laboratory manual from the department.
Examination:
Written examination
Laboratory work
 4,5 ECTS
1,5 ECTS
 
To pass the laboratory course, short written tests must be approved.


Course language is Swedish.
Department offering the course: IFM.
Director of Studies: Stefan Svensson
Examiner: Per-Olov Käll

Course Syllabus in Swedish

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Contact: TFK , val@tfk.liu.se
Last updated: 10/25/2007