Chemistry 1

Duration

25h Th, 20h Pr, 4h Labo.

Number of credits

Lecturer

Benoît Heinrichs

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

The course aims at presenting general chemistry in relation with the different fields of engineering.
It is centered on two main themes: the structure of matter and its chemical transformation. It covers the following topics:

• Basic notions
• Nuclear and electronic structures of atoms
• Chemical equilibrium
• Acid-Base equilibria

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

At the end of the course, students will be able to:

• understand general chemistry theoretical concepts;
• use those concepts to solve problems;
• apply those concepts to explain experimental observations and results.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Basic notions of mathematics, physics and chemistry from secondary school.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is composed of theory sessions, interactive exercises sessions and laboratories sessions. Those sessions are complementary.
Theory sessions introduce new concepts which are illustrated with numerous examples of chemistry practical applications. Those sessions begin with a reminder of the fundamentals of chemistry in order to bring students from secondary school to a common initial level of knowledge. The aim of exercises sessions is to lead students to master the subject through problems solving. During those sessions, a problem is first solved and explained in details. Then, students solve successive problems by themselves with the help of instructors.
Laboratories sessions aim at helping students to understand theoretical notions through experimental manipulations that illustrate, at the scale of a laboratory for students, industrial applications.
To assess their level of knowledge and mastery for the examination in January, students are invited to participate in one exam simulation.
At the end of the semester, a questions ans answers session is organized. It brings an additional opportunity for students to asks all useful questions related to theory and exercises.

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)

Face-to-face

Recommended or required readings

Notes and slides related to lectures, exercises and laboratories sessions are distributed by the AEES students organization. They are also available on eCampus.

Assessment methods and criteria

Work during laboratories sessions and laboratories reports correspond to a note with a weight of 15% in the final note. Participation in laboratories sessions and reports delivery is compulsory to participate in final test. A final written examination is held in January and accounts for 85% of the overall score.
If unsuccessful, a single written examination accounting for 100% of the overall score is organized in May/June.
If unsuccessful again, a single written examination accounting for 100% of the overall score is organized in August/September.
The various tests focus on problems and understanding of concepts.

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

First quadrimestre.
Theory lessons as well as exercises sessions are organized in an amphitheatre with the whole group of students.
During exercises sessions, students let rows free between them to allow instructors go around and help students individually to solve problems (cf.section "Planned learning activities and teaching methods").
Laboratories sessions are organized with small groups of 20 to 25 students.

Contacts

Prof. Benoît HEINRICHS Nanomaterials, Catalysis & Electrochemistry - NCE Department of Chemical Engineering University of Liège
Building B6a (office 0/10b) - Quartier Agora Allée du six Août 13 4000 Liège - Belgium
Phone: +32 4 366 35 05 e-mail: via course website on eCampus in myULg
Secretary: Phone: 04 366 4426/3541

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