Course syllabus
Allmän, oorganisk och organisk kemi
General, Inorganic and Organic Chemistry
KOKA30, 12 credits, G1 (First Cycle)
Valid for: 2020/21
Decided by: PLED B/K
Date of Decision: 2020-03-27
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 aims to provide basic knowledge in organic chemistry.
Emphasis is placed on parts of the fundamental organic chemistry
withat has particular relevance to eduation in nanoscience.
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
- show ability to identify and name the most common classes of
organic compounds
- show ability to describe and explain the dynamics of simple
hydrocarbons (conformational analysis)
- show ability to describe chemical bonds and intermolecular
forces in organic systems
- show ability to describe molecular chirality and stereochemical
relationships
- show ability to describe the hybridization of carbon atoms, and
simple molecular orbital systems
- show ability to describe conjugation and aromaticity in organic
molecules
- show ability to describe basic reactions in organic chemistry
by arrow formatlism and front orbital reasoning
- show ability to describe the structural elements and properties
of important bio-molecules.
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
- show ability to give systematic namnes of simple organic
compounds
- show ability to apply conformational analysis to predict the
reactivity of simple organic compounds
- show ability to predict and explain reactivity and selectivity
in organic reactions outgoing from analysis of reactive
intermediates
- show ability to apply an understanding of electronegativity and
chemical bond to predict the acid-base properteis of simple organic
compounds
Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must
General chemistry
- Be able to present chemical calculations using correct units
and appropriate accuracy in a logical and relevant way.
- Be able to collect, present and evaluate results from practical
experiments.
Organic chemistry
- On a basic level, show ability to value risks and opportuniteis
associated with the use of organic molecules in society
- On a basic level, show ability to value risks associated with
chemical laboratory work
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 course covers the structure, reactivity, properties, and use
of organic compounds on a basic level. Fundamental concepts like
nomenclature, chirality and molecular isomerism are covered. The
emphasis of the course lies on fundamental understanding of
reactivity and the chemical bond. Reactons covered in the course
includes addition, substitution, and elimination reactions,
electrophilic aromatic substitution, enolate chemistry, and
addition to, and substitution on, the carbonyl carbon. The
structure and properties of important bio-molecules like sugars
proteins and RNA/DNA are covered as well as simple experimental
methods and safety evaltuations associated with laboratory
work.
Examination details
Grading scale: TH - (U,3,4,5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment: Written exams, laboratory experiments, and written reports are mandatory. The final grade is based on a merger of the results on written exams.
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.
- Atkins P., Jones, L and Laverman, L.: Chemical Principles, The Quest for Insight, 7:th ed. Freeman, 2016, ISBN: 9781319154196.
Contact and other information
Course coordinator: Daniel Strand, daniel.strand@chem.lu.se
Course coordinator: Martin Ek Rosén, martin.ek_rosen@chem.lu.se
Course homepage: http://www.kilu.lu.se/utbildning/kurser/koka30
Further information: Course responsible in general chemistry (KOKA30a): Martin Ek Rosén;
Course responsible in organic chemistry (KOKA30b): Daniel Strand