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General Chemistry , 6 ECTS credits.
/Allmän kemi 1/
For:
KA
KeBi
Kem
TB
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Prel. scheduled
hours: 54
Rec. self-study hours: 106
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Area of Education: Science
Main field of studies: Chemistry, Chemical Engineering
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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 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.
- aware of fundamental safety regulations for laboratory work.
- able to write a laboratory report.
- trained in basic laboratory techniques as titrations and spectrophotometric analysis.
- 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 laws. Thermochemistry. The electronic structures of atoms and molecules. Orbital theory. Important trends within the periodic table.
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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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4,5 ECTS
1,5 ECTS
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To pass the laboratory course, two short written tests must be approved. |
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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