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General Chemistry , 9 ECTS credits.
/Allmän kemi/
For:
Bio
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Prel. scheduled
hours: 86
Rec. self-study hours: 154
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Area of Education: Science
Main field of studies: Chemistry
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Advancement level
(G1, G2, A): G1
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Aim:
The aim of the course is to introduce a basic knowledge in chemistry for further studies. After completing this course, the student should be:
- able to describe the electronic structures of atoms and molecules.
- able to give the symbols and names for the elements (except for the lanthanides and actinides) as well as naming simple inorganic compounds.
- able to calculate and solve stoichiometric parameters and problems.
- explain driving forces and kinetics of chemical reactions.
- solve problems concerning chemical equilibrium, e.g., equilibria of acids and bases and solubility.
- describe the basic laws of thermodynamics, in particular their application on chemical systems.
- explain basic electrochemical principles.
- aware of fundamental safety regulations for laboratory work.
- trained in basic laboratory techniques as titrations and spectrophotometric analysis.
- able to write a laboratory report.
- able to briefly describe the importance of chemical knowledge in society.
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Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
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.
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Organisation:
The course consists of lectures, lessons and laboratory work, including two short written tests.
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Course contents:
Chemical nomenclature and stoichiometry. Chemical reactions. The gas law. Thermochemistry. The electronic structures of atoms and molecules. Orbital theory. Important trends within the periodic table. Chemical equilibrium, e.g. equilibria of acids and bases and solubility. Reaction kinetics: zero, first and second order kinetics. Activation energy and Arrhenius equation. The three laws of thermodynamics and the concepts enthalpy, entropy, and free energy. Electrochemistry. The five laboratory exercises illustrate important principles discussed in the course.
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Course literature:
Zumdahl & Zumdahl, "Chemistry", 9th ed. and a laboratory manual from the department.
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Examination: |
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Written examination
Laboratory work including two written tests and mandatory labb seminars
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6,5 ECTS
2,5 ECTS
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To pass the laboratory course, short written tests must be approved as well as four laboratory reports. |
Course language is Swedish.
Department offering the course: IFM.
Director of Studies: Magdalena Svensson
Examiner: Helena Herbertsson
Course Syllabus in Swedish
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