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CHIM0603-1

Chemistry


Duration :60h Th, 30h Pr
Credits/ECTS :
1st year of a Bachelor's degree in engineering sciences, civil ingineer in architecture orientation7
1st year of a Bachelor's degree in civil ingeneering sciences, civil ingeneer orientation9
Holder(s) :Edwin De Pauw, José Marien
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 .
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 ) .
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 .
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 .
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. ) .
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 .
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)




ULg : Students and Studies Administration - Academic Affairs
Contact : Monique Marcourt, direction A.E.E.
Date of data : 27/02/2006
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