General Chemistry (CHE104) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
General Chemistry CHE104 2. Semester 3 2 0 4 4.5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Discussion, Experiment, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Salih Ertan
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To enable students to understand chemical kinetics and equilibrium, acid base equilibria, buffer solutions, neutralization reactions, solubility, thermochemistry and thermodynamics, electrochemistry and nuclear energy.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Study the application of kinetic theory and calculate the reaction order, rate constant and half life
  • 2. Study equilibrium conditions in terms of quality and quantity
  • 3. Learn the acid base theories and make relationship between hydrogen and hydroxide ions and pH
  • 4. Explain the solubility concept and make Ksp calculations
  • 5. Understand the concepts of thermochemistry and thermodynamics
  • 6. Learn about electrochemical changes and applications of electrochemistry
  • 7. Acquire general knowledge about nuclear chemistry
  • 8. Perform experiments related to course subjects and evaluate the results
Course Content Kinetic theory, chemical equilibrium, basic concepts of acids and bases, pH calculations, additional aspects of acid and bases (common ion effect, buffer solutions, neutralization reactions, solubility and Ksp calculations etc.), thermochemistry, laws of thermodynamics, electrochemistry and nuclear chemistry.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Chemical Kinetics Chapter 14
2 Chemical Kinetics / Chemical Equilibrium Chapter 14 / Chapter 15
3 Chemical Equilibrium Chapter 15
4 Chemical Equilibrium / Acid Base Equilibria Chapter 15 / Chapter 16
5 Acid Base Equilibria Chapter 16
6 MIDTERM EXAMINATION I
7 Additional Aspects of Aqueous Equilibria Chapter 17
8 Additional Aspects of Aqueous Equilibria Chapter 17
9 Thermochemistry Chapter 5
10 Thermochemistry / Chemical Thermodynamics Chapter 5 / Chapter 19
11 Chemical Thermodynamics Chapter 19
12 MIDTERM EXAMINATION II
13 Electrochemistry Chapter 20
14 Electrochemistry Chapter 20
15 Nuclear Chemistry Chapter 21
16 FINAL EXAMINATION

Sources

Course Book 1. Theodore L. Brown, H. Eugene LeMay, Jr, Bruce E. Bursten, CHEMISTRY: The Central Science, Tenth Ed., Pearson Education, Inc.,2006.
Other Sources 2. James E. Brady, Joel W. Russell and John R. Holum, CHEMISTRY: The Study of Matter and Its Changes, Third Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2000.
3. John W. Hill, Ralph H. Petrucci, Terry W. McCreary and Scott S. Perry, General Chemistry, Fourth Edition, Pearson Education, Inc., 2005.
4. Any General Chemistry Text Book.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory 6 15
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 50
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 35
Toplam 9 100
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Adequate knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences and the subjects specific to chemical engineering disciplines; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems. X
2 The ability to define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; the ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. X
3 The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions in such a way as to meet the specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4 The ability to select, and use modern techniques and tools needed to analyze and solve complex problems encountered in chemical engineering practices; the ability to use information technologies effectively.
5 The ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, gather data, and analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or research areas specific to engineering disciplines. X
6 The ability to work efficiently in inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary teams; the ability to work individually. X
7 Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both in writing and in writing; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make presentations, to give clear and understandable instructions. X
8 Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and adapt and excel oneself continuously. X
9 Acting in conformity with the ethical principles; professional and ethical responsibility and knowledge of the standards employed in chemical engineering applications.
10 Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development.
11 Knowledge of the global and social effects of chemical engineering practices on health, environment, and safety issues, and knowledge of the contemporary issues in engineering areas; awareness of the possible legal consequences of engineering practices. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory 6 2 12
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 1 14
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 10 20
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 20 20
Total Workload 114