Fundamental Chemistry (KJE101)
Fundamental chemistry is a general chemistry course for engineering students.
Course description for study year 2022-2023
Facts
Course code
KJE101
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
5
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Offered by
Time table
Content
Chemistry: The structure of the atom. Chemical bonds. Intermolecular interactions. The Naming of compounds, use of the mole concept in solids, solutions and the gas phase, reaction equations, equilibrium, acids and bases, reduction/oxidation, water-solubility of compounds, electrochemistry, and organic chemistry.
Learning outcome
After completing the course students should be able to:
- name inorganic and organic compounds.
- have a basic knowledge of organic chemistry including naming simple compounds.
- understand and be able to use the concept of moles in reactions, solutions, gas phase etc.
- have understood the principles of equilibria.
- have a basic knowledge of acid and bases, the water-solubility of compounds, redox reactions and electrochemistry.
- have awareness of environmental challenges relating to chemistry.
Required prerequisite knowledge
None
Exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Written exam | 1/1 | 3 Hours | Letter grades | Calculator , Cappelen, Dalen et. al.: Compendium of tables and formulae, |
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Emil Anders LindbäckHead of Department:
Ingunn Westvik JolmaMethod of work
Lectures (2hrs / week), Exercises (2hrs/wk)
Overlapping courses
Course | Reduction (SP) |
---|---|
Chemistry for data/electro (RED101_1) | 5 |
Open for
Course assessment
In accordance with the Faculty's routines for student evaluation and quality assurance.