Chemical Principles I
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1KB000
- Code
- 1KB000
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Chemistry G1N
- Grading system
- Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail (U)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 4 March 2021
- Responsible department
- Department of Chemistry - BMC
Entry requirements
General entry requirements and Biology 2, Physics 1a or 1b1+1b2, Chemistry 2, Mathematics 4/Mathematics D
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- account for the electron structure of atoms and the theoretical background to the periodic system and relate these to the properties of elements
- describe various types of chemical bonding and intermolecular forces and relate them to the physical properties of matter
- account for the meaning of common properties and concepts within stoichiometry, basic thermodynamics, kinetics and chemical equilibrium and apply these to carry out calculations as well as solve problems within these fields
- carry out simpler laboratory work in a correct and safe way and carry out simpler risk and security assessments
- document laboratory work in a laboratory journal and oral/in writing account for the results of the laboratory session
- give examples of how parts of the course connect to activities within society and industry with relevance for the education and describe how the course content has importance for man, the environment, and society.
Content
Basic descriptive organic and inorganic chemistry, The atom's electronic structure, basic quantum mechanical concepts, the periodic table, chemical bonding, inter and intramolecular forces, stoichiometry, basic kinetics, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry, chemical equilibria including buffer systems. Laboratory methodology and basic risk assessment, the environmental impact of chemical substances, application in industry and society. Plagiarism and study technique. Equal opportunities with respect to the Discrimination Act.
Instruction
Lectures, lessons, laboratory work and seminars (chemistry profile).
Assessment
Written examinations are organised at the end of the course and correspond to 5 credits. The laboratory sessions together with the chemistry profile correspond to 5 credits . To pass final grades it is required that all parts have been assessed passed. The final grade corresponds to a weighted sum of the results of the different components of the course.
If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the disability coordinator of the university.
Other regulations
This course cannot be included in a degree together with the course 1KB007 (Basic Chemistry) or 1KB013 (The basic principles of chemistry).
Reading list
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2023
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2022, version 2
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2022, version 1
- Reading list valid from Spring 2019
- Reading list valid from Spring 2016
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2015
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2014
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2013, version 2
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2013, version 1
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2010
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2009
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2007