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Fundamentals of Chemistry, 6 credits
Grundläggande kemi, 6 hp
TFKE59
Main field of study
ChemistryCourse level
First cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Eleonore von CastelmurDirector of studies or equivalent
Magdalena SvenssonEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 52 hRecommended self-study hours: 108 h
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Main field of study
ChemistryCourse level
First cycleAdvancement level
G1XCourse offered for
- Master of Science in Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering
- Master of Science in Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International
- Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Intended learning outcomes
The course will give the students an introduction to general chemistry and organic chemistry. After completing the course, the student should be able to
- perform stoichiometric calculations.
- describe the structures of atoms and molecules.
- discuss different types of chemical bonding and the relationship between bonding and state of aggregation, and other properties of solids, solutions, and gases.
- explain the meaning of chemical equilibrium, and its applications on equilibria of acids and bases along with solubility equilibria.
- explain the energetics and kinetics of chemical reactions.
- describe the laws of thermodynamics, in particular their application on chemical systems.
- describe the classification of organic substances, their properties and nomenclature.
- describe the conformation and stereochemistry of organic compounds and their common reaction types.
- perform some elementary chemical laboratory techniques, show some skill in theoretical analysis of experimental data and summon up the results in a laboratory report.
Course content
The electronic structures of atoms and molecules. Stoichiometry. Chemical kinetics and equilibria with emphasis on acid-base equilibria. Chemical bonding. The three laws of thermodynamics and the concepts enthalpy, entropy, and free energy. The functional groups of organic chemistry, nomenclature, properties, conformation and stereochemistry. Substitution, elimination and addition reactions in organic chemistry.
Examination
| LAB1 | Laboratory work | 1 credits | U, G |
| TEN1 | Written examination | 5 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
To pass the experimental part, the presence at laborations are mandatory and the written reports must be approved.
Grades
Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5Other information
About teaching and examination language
The teaching language is presented in the Overview tab for each course. The examination language relates to the teaching language as follows:
- If teaching language is “Swedish”, the course as a whole could be given in Swedish, or partly in English. Examination language is Swedish, but parts of the examination can be in English.
- If teaching language is “English”, the course as a whole is taught in English. Examination language is English.
- If teaching language is “Swedish/English”, the course as a whole will be taught in English if students without prior knowledge of the Swedish language participate. Examination language is Swedish or English depending on teaching language.
Other
The course is conducted in a manner where both men's and women's experience and knowledge are made visible and developed.
The planning and implementation of a course should correspond to the course syllabus. The course evaluation should therefore be conducted with the course syllabus as a starting point.
If special circumstances prevail, the vice-chancellor may in a special decision specify the preconditions for temporary deviations from this course syllabus, and delegate the right to take such decisions.
Department
Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologiCourse literature
Zumdahl & Zumdahl, Chemistry senaste upplagan / newest edition Material på LISAM / Material from the department found at LiSAM| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAB1 | Laboratory work | 1 credits | U, G |
| TEN1 | Written examination | 5 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
To pass the experimental part, the presence at laborations are mandatory and the written reports must be approved.
Zumdahl & Zumdahl, Chemistry senaste upplagan / newest edition
Material på LISAM / Material from the department found at LiSAM
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
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| 1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level) |
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Foundation course in chemistry |
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| 1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level) |
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chemical laboratory techniques |
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| 1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level) |
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| 1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level) |
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| 1.5 Insight into current research and development work |
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| 2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES | ||||||
| 2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving |
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Solving chemical problems |
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| 2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery |
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laboratory practicals |
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| 2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning |
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| 2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities |
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| 3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION | ||||||
| 3.1 Teamwork |
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laboratory exercises performed in pairs |
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| 3.2 Communications |
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written communication - lab reports |
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| 3.3 Communication in foreign languages |
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english course literature |
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| 4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT | ||||||
| 4.1 External, societal, and environmental context |
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environmentally conscious handling of chemicals |
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| 4.2 Enterprise and business context |
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| 4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management |
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| 4.6 Operating |
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| 5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
| 5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development |
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| 5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects |
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| 5.4 Execution of research or development projects |
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| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
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