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| CHIM0603-1

 | Chemistry

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| Duration : | 60h Th, 30h Pr | |
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| Holder(s) : | Edwin De Pauw, José Marien | |
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| Course contents :
| The course is divided into two parts. The first one is teached by J.Marien and is mainly devoted to both the atomic structure of the matter and the physicochemical equilibria . The second one is teached by E.DePauw and concerns with both the molecular structure of the matter and carbon chemistry . After a short recall of elementary knowledges in chemistry , the nuclear and electronic structure of atoms is studied thoroughly using basic quantum mechanics . Thereafter , chemical reactions ( Acid-Base , Oxidation-Reduction , Precipitation , Electrochemical ,... ) and physicochemical equilibria ( homogeneous and heterogeneous ) are examined in details . Nevertheless , the thermodynamical explanation is let to a dedicated course of thermodynamics which will be given during the second year of the Bachelor cursus . In the second part of the course , chemical bonding in molecules and solids is teached ; emphasis is placed on the intermolecular forces which make the cohesion of matter . The electronic structure , vibration-rotation levels and geometry of molecules are detailed . The course ends with an introduction to organic chemistry with emphasis on the carbon-carbon bond ,structures and reactivity of organic compounds and the spectroscopic methods developed to determine them . | |
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| Prerequisites :
| Elementary knowledges in chemistry which are teached in most of middle schools ( to be able to write and balance a chemical equation ; to know and write the formula of the most important elements and inorganic chemical compounds , to be aware of the main classes of substances in inorganic chemistry and to have a rough knowledge of the Periodic Table ) . | |
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| Workshops :
| There is no laboratory session but 30 hours are devoted to train the students in solving chemistry problems . Besides , " free sessions " are organized to help the students in mastering the course . | |
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| Organization :
| The course is divided into two parts : the first which is teached by J.Marien includes 40 hours of theory and 20 hours of exercices ( chemistry problems ). The second is teached by E.DePauw includes 20 hours of theory and 10 hours of exercices ( chemistry problems ). Course and exercices take place every Thursday morning during the whole year . A few Tuesday afternoons are also provided. Free sessions ( one afternoon a week ) to help students will be organized . | |
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| Written notes :
| The main support consists of two syllabi : a) one is relative to the first part of the course teached by J.Marien ( Chimie Générale et Chimie Physique : 8ème édition :Editions de l'U.Lg. )
b) The other is relative to the second part of the course teached by E.DePauw
A manual with typical chemistry problems is also available ( Editions de l'U.Lg. ) . A series of exercices ( with solutions ) can be found on intranet ( portail étudiants de l'U.Lg. ) . | |
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| Assessment :
| In June , students are submitted to a written examination including two parts ; one relative to problems and the other relates to the theory of the whole course . | |
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| Contacts :
| J.Marien ( jmarien@ulg.ac.be ) office : R-1 ( B6-C ) 04/3663430 E.DePauw ( E.DePauw @ulg.ac.be ) office : R-74A ( B6-C ) 04/3663415 Secretary's office : Miss D.Salvé ( 04/3663414 : dsalve@ulg.ac.be) | |
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