CHEM-C1220 - Principles of General and Organic Chemistry, Lecture, 14.9.2021-14.12.2021

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Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After the course, student will be able to:

  1. explain the atomic structure and the basic principles of periodic table
  2. describe different types of chemical bonds in inorganic and organic compounds
  3. explain the significance of bonding for the structure and properties of matter, also from the point of view of applications
  4. write chemical reaction equations as well as know the basics of chemical equilibrium, and is able to apply them in practice
  5. understand how the structure of a molecule is connected to its reactivity
  6. work safely in a laboratory and document the work carried out in the laboratory

Credits: 5

Schedule: 14.09.2021 - 14.12.2021

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Ville Miikkulainen, Juha Oksa

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    • Atomic structure, periodic table, and molecular orbital theory
    • Structure, bonding, and reactivity of inorganic and organic compounds
    • Stoichiometry, reaction equations
    • Equilibrium reactions
    • Working in laboratory and reporting results

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Homework, laboratory work, and exam.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    5 cr = 135 h 

    The course consists of:

    - Laboratory safety course CHEM-E0140 in the beginning on the course
    - Lectures
    - Homework assignments
    - Laboratory work
    - Exam

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Available on the MyCources platform, mostly based on:

    "Chemistry, A Molecular Approach" by N. J. Tro

    "Organic Chemistry" by Clayden-Greeves-Warren

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    3 Good Health and Well-being

    7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Autumn I

    2021-2022 Autumn I

    Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=CHEM-C1220

    Registration for Courses: In the academic year 2021-2022, registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi) instead of WebOodi.

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