Course syllabus

Allmän kemi
General Chemistry

KOOA15, 7,5 credits, G1 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2018/19
Decided by: PLED B/K
Date of Decision: 2018-03-21

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 chemical processes as well as give a basis for continued studies in chemistry.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

Contents

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

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 - (U,3,4,5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment: Continuous examination. Passed laboratory exercises and hand-in exercises required. Passed laboratory exercises, hand-in exercises and tests will give the grade 3. Failed continuous examination demands written final exam. For higher grade than 3, written final exam is necessary.

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: 0115. Name: Compulsory Exercises and Tests.
Credits: 5,5. Grading scale: TH. Assessment: Continuous examination. Passed hand-in exercises are required. 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 hand-in exercises and tests.
Code: 0215. Name: Laboratory Assignments.
Credits: 2. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Active participation in the laboratory assignments. Approved reports. Contents: Compulsory laboratory assignments related to the course content.

Admission

Required prior knowledge: KOOA20 Introductory Chemistry
The number of participants is limited to: No
The course overlaps following course/s: KOO070, KOO080, KOO081, KOOA01, KOOA05, KOO101

Reading list

Contact and other information

Course coordinator: Dr. Johan Reimer, Johan.Reimer@kemi.lu.se
Course coordinator: Prof. Jan-Olle Malm, jan-olle.malm@chem.lu.se
Course homepage: http://www.kilu.lu.se/cas/education/undergraduate_education/