Course syllabus
Allmän, oorganisk och organisk kemi
General, Inorganic and Organic Chemistry
KOKA30, 12 credits, G1 (First Cycle)
Valid for: 2017/18
Decided by: PLED B/K
Date of Decision: 2017-03-29
General Information
Main field: Technology.
Compulsory for: N1
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish
Aim
General chemistry
To provide basic understanding of and knowledge about chemical
processes and phenomena. Fundamental understanding of structure and
reactivity of inorganic compounds and knowledge about the
principles of chemical formulae and important chemical concepts in
the Swedish and the English language.
Organic chemistry
The course contains the fundamentals of organic chemistry and
biomolecular structure.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
General chemistry
- understand the meaning of chemical formulae and reaction
equations
- be familiar with, be able to describe, explain, and use
fundamental chemical concepts
- be familiar with and be able to describe qualitatively and use
simple theoretical approaches to chemical bonding
- be able to explain the meaning of thermodynamic functions and
simple thermodynamic relations
- be able to describe and explain the meaning of electrochemical
processes
- be able to deduce integrated rate laws and relate changes in
the rate of a chemical reaction to changes in temperature.
Organic chemistry
- have knowledge of the common organic functional groups
- have knowledge of the hybridization of the carbon atom and its
relevance for the structure and reactivity of organic functional
groups including basic molecular orbital theory
- have knowledge of the basics of stereochemistry and its
application to organic molecules
- have knowledge of elementary reactions and their mechanism for
organic compounds including biomolecules and polymers
- have understanding of the factors that determine the structure
and the reactivity of organic compounds
- have knowledge of the structures of the most common polymers
and biomolecules
Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must
General chemistry
- be able to set up and actively use reaction equations for
describing chemical reactions
- be able to describe basic structures of inorganic solids be
able to describe qualitatively intermolecular and intramolecular
forces in chemical substances
- be able to draw up and solve chemical equilibrium
problems.
Organic chemistry
- be able to value the stability and reactivity of simple organic
molecules
- be able to estimate the acid-base properties of organic
molecules
- be able to describe an organic reaction with a reaction
formula and mechanisms
- be able to judge the risks at chemical laboratory work
- master elementary laboratory techniques
Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must
Contents
General chemistry
Fundamental chemical processes related to applications in nano
science and technology are described and explained.
The course comprises
- Fundamental chemical concepts
- The structure of atoms and the periodic table
- Chemical formulae, reactions, and stoichiometry
- The states of matter: gases, liquids, solids, and phase
transitions
- Solutions
- Chemical bonding
- Geometry of molecules
- Intermolecular forces: dispersion forces, hydrogen bonding,
dipole-dipole and ion-dipole interactions.
- Chemical thermodynamics: Enthalpy, entropy, internal energy,
and free energy and their interrelations. The first, second and
third laws of thermodynamics. Standard etnthalpy of formation and
reaction.
- Chemical equilibrium with basic numerical applications
- Electrochemistry: Redox processes. The electrochemical
cell.
- Chemical kinetics: The rate constant and the temperature
dependence of the rate constant. The initial rate method.
Activation energy. Chain reactions
The student works actively with problem solving during the
course in order to reach the learning outcomes described above.
Skills and abilities in the professional use of scientific and
chemical therminology are promoted by the use of standard English
literature.
Organic chemistry
The structure and reactivity of organic compounds with emphasis
on an understanding of properties such as solubility, acid-base
properties and reactivity. Some fundamental reaction mechanisms
inluding those of relevance for biochemical processes and polymer
synthesis. The most common experimental techniques evaluation of
risk factors at laboratory work.
Examination details
Grading scale: TH - (U,3,4,5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment: Written exams, laboratory experiments, and written reports.The final grades are given based on exam results.
The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.
Parts
Code: 0116. Name: General and Inorganic Chemistry.
Credits: 6. Grading scale: TH. Assessment: Written examination.
Code: 0216. Name: Laboratory Exercises.
Credits: 0. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Participation is mandatory, passed written report.
Code: 0316. Name: Organic Chemistry.
Credits: 6. Grading scale: TH. Assessment: Written examination.
Admission
The number of participants is limited to: No
The course overlaps following course/s: TEK285, KOKA01, KOKA05
Reading list
- Ellervik U., Sterner, O. och Kann, N.: Organisk kemi – tredje upplagan. Studentlitteratur, 2014, ISBN: 9789144099910.
- Compendium, organic chemistry.
- Atkins P., Jones, L and Laverman, L.: Chemical Principles, The Quest for Insight, 6:th ed. Freeman, 2013, ISBN: 9781464120671.
Contact and other information
Course coordinator: Professor Ola Wendt, ola.wendt@organic.lu.se
Course coordinator: Daniel Strand, daniel.strand@chem.lu.se
Course homepage: http://www.kilu.lu.se/utbildning/kurser/koka30