2017-2018 / CHIM9268-1

General chemistry

Duration

31h Th, 36h Pr, 10h REM, 8h AUTR

Number of credits

 Bachelor in bioengineering7 crédits 

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

Learning unit 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 learning unit

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:
coordinating TA
Marie Davin, TA
Manon Genva, TA
Danny Trisman, technician
Thomas Bertrand, technician
Franck Michels, technician

Contacts

Prof. Marie-Laure Fauconnier
marie-laure.fauconnier@ulg.ac.be