Course syllabus

Inledande kemi
Introductory Chemistry

KOOA10, 7,5 credits, G1 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2014/15
Decided by: Education Board C
Date of Decision: 2014-04-09

General Information

Main field: Technology.
Compulsory for: B1, K1
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish

Aim

The course shall give a basic understanding of and knowledge about the structure of atoms and molecules and theri interactions, as well as give a basis for continued studies in chemistry. It should also provide necessary knowledge in chemical terminology in English as well as in Swedish.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to use chemical nomenclature in order to name and give formulas for inorganic and  organic substances as well as to use basic chemical concepts and terminology.
• be familiar with basic models for the atom, electron configuration and the relationship between these and the periodic table as well as with atomic orbitals.
• have basic knowledge of chemical analysis

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to perform basic laboratory work and to identify risk and security information in connection with this.
• be able to derive molecular geometry and from this draw conclusions about intermolecular forces and their significance for physical properties in solid and liquid substances.

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to evaluate risks with chemicals, both in the laboratory and in the environment
• be able to collect, present and evaluate results from practical experiments.

Contents

Fundamental chemical phenomena are discussed and explained using connections to everyday applications. The following topics will be covered:

• Fundamental chemical concepts and nomenclature.
• Basic experimental work
• The build up of atoms and the periodic table
• Chemical formulas, reaktions and stoichiometry
• Gaseous, liquid and solid phases
• Phase transformations
• Solutions
• The chemical bond
• Molecular geometry
• Intermolecular forces (dispersion forces, hydrogen bonds, dipole-dipole, ion-dipole).
• Risks in the chemical laboratory
• Chemistry and the environment

Active work with solving problems plays an important role in the course.

The literature is in English and should be regarded as an introduction to the English language in the field of natural sciences.

Examination details

Grading scale: TH
Assessment: Continuous examination. Passed tests and hand-in exercises will give the grade 3. Failed continuous examination demands written final exam. For higher grade than 3, written final exam is necessary. Passed laboratory exercises.

Parts
Code: 0114. Name: Compulsory Exercises and Tests.
Credits: 6. Grading scale: TH. Assessment: Continuous examination. Passed tests and hand-in exercises will give the grade 3. Failed continuous examination demands written final exam. For higher grade than 3, written final exam is necessary. Contents: Compulsory exercises and tests.
Code: 0214. Name: Laboratory Assignments.
Credits: 1,5. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Passed laboratory assignments. Contents: Compulsory laboratory assignments related to the course content.
Code: 0314. Name: Fire Protection Education.
Credits: 0. Grading scale: UG.

Admission

The number of participants is limited to: No
The course overlaps following course/s: KOOA01, KOOA05, KOO101, KOK012

Reading list

• Atkins, P, Jones, L, Laverman, L: Chemical Principles: The Quest for Insight, 6e upplagan. Freeman , 2013, ISBN: 9781464120671.
• Aylward, G & Findlay, T: SI Chemical Data, 6e upplagan. Wiley , 2013, ISBN: 9781118534373.
• Laboratory manual.

Contact and other information

Course coordinator: Jan-Olle Malm, jan.olle-malm@chem.lu.se
Course coordinator: Ulf Ellervik, ulf.ellervik@chem.lu.se
Course homepage: http://www.kilu.lu.se/cas/education/undergraduate_education/