Study Programmes 2015-2016
CHIM9268-1  
General chemistry
Duration :
36h Th, 28h Pr, 10h REM, 7h AUTR
Number of credits :
Bachelor in bioengineering7
Lecturer :
Marie-Laure Fauconnier
Language(s) of instruction :
French language
Organisation and examination :
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Course contents :
Course outline:
Reviewing students' knowledge (nomenclature, the mole , the expression of concentration , the stoichiometry )
Chapter 0 - General Introduction
Chapter 1- Introduction - matter - measurement
Chapter 2 - Atomistic
Chapter 3 - Electronic configuration - properties of atoms - the periodic table
Chapter 4 - The chemical bonds
Chapter 5 - Bonding theory and molecular geometry
Chapter 6 - States of matter and intermolecular forces
Chapter 7 - The chemical kinetics
Chapter 8 - Introduction to chemical equilibria
Learning outcomes of the course :
At the end of the course, the students will be able to:
- Understand the structure and basic properties of atoms
- Describe the main types of chemical bonds
- Interpret simple phase diagrams
- Understand the phenomena of reaction equilibrium
- Understand and apply the basics of chemical kinetics
- Solve problems related to the previous points
- Gain practical experience basis for the realization of the laboratory manipulations
Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
Chemistry program of secondary education (one period / week).
Students who do not benefit from this course are invited to look at the chapters 1-3 of the book "General Chemistry" J. Hill, A. Petrucci , T. McCreary , S. Perry, Prentice Hall , 2nd edition .
The review of knowledge module available on eCampus and delivered at the beginning of academic year can review and fix the fundamentals of chemistry.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
- Lectures
- Exercises sessions in classroom
- Practical work in the laboratory
- Online educational resources (solved exercises, educational films)
 
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
Lectures, exercises and practical work in the laboratory sessions : face-to-face -
Exploitation of online educational resources: distance-learning: 
 
 
Recommended or required readings :
Review of knowledge notes available on eCampus
Theoretical course notes available on eCampus
Exercises notes available on eCampus
Practical work ( laboratory) notes available on eCampus
Security reference tool
Solved exercises available on eCampus
Educational films available on eCampus
 
" Chimie générale " J. Hill, A. Petrucci, T. McCreary , S. Perry, Prentice Hall , 2nd edition
" Chimie des solutions " J. Hill, A. Petrucci, T. McCreary , S. Perry, Prentice Hall , 2nd edition
 
Further Reading :
" General Chemistry " Mc Quarrie and Rock , Oxford University
"Cours de Chimie Physique " P. Arnaud , Wiley
Assessment methods and criteria :
Theoretical part: written or oral exam
Practical part (exercises) : written exam
Practical part (laboratory) grades including the entrance test and the laboratory report.
Attendance at labs is mandatory. If unexcused absences, participation in exams will be denied to the student.
 
New-coming students: Theory (45%) , practical exercises ( 40%), laboratory practice (15%)
Repeater students: Theory (55%) , practical exercises (45%)
Work placement(s) :
Organizational remarks :
Supervising Team:
Nathalie le Maire, coordinating TA
Marie Davin, TA
Manon Genva, TA
Danny Trisman, technician
Sandrine Henry, technician
Franck Michels, technician
Contacts :
Prof. Marie-Laure Fauconnier
marie-laure.fauconnier@ulg.ac.be