Fundamentals of Chemistry, 6 credits (TFKE59)
Grundläggande kemi, 6 hp
Main field of study
ChemistryLevel
First cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Eleonore von CastelmurDirector of studies or equivalent
Magdalena SvenssonMain field of study
ChemistryCourse level
First cycleAdvancement level
G1XCourse offered for
- Biomedical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
- Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering
- Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
Entry requirements
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
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 | U, G | 1 credits |
| TEN1 | Written examination | U, 3, 4, 5 | 5 credits |
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, 5Department
Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologiDirector of Studies or equivalent
Magdalena SvenssonExaminer
Eleonore von CastelmurEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 52 hRecommended self-study hours: 108 h
Course literature
Zumdahl & Zumdahl, Chemistry 10:e upplagan / 10th edition Material på LISAM / Material from the department found at LiSAMZumdahl & Zumdahl, Chemistry 10:e upplagan / 10th edition
Material på LISAM / Material from the department found at LiSAM
| LAB1 | Laboratory work | U, G | 1 credits |
| TEN1 | Written examination | U, 3, 4, 5 | 5 credits |
To pass the experimental part, the presence at laborations are mandatory and the written reports must be approved.
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