Duration
Theory : 30h Th
Practice : 16h Pr, 14h QA Sess.
Number of credits
| Bachelor in pharmacy | 7 crédits |
Lecturer
Theory : Rudi Cloots
Practice : Rudi Cloots
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Theory
The general chemistry course devotes significant time to the experimental approach to chemistry. We are convinced that students will be more receptive to chemistry when it is described in a practical manner, by focussing on its resulting application. The programme proposed is intentionally limited to basic concepts to ensure that students acquire a solid foundation in the subject matter.<br /><br /> The general chemistry course devotes significant time to the experimental approach to chemistry. We are convinced that students will be more receptive to chemistry when it is described in a practical manner, by focussing on its resulting application. The programme proposed is intentionally limited to basic concepts to ensure that students acquire a solid foundation in the subject matter.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Theory
General chemistry teaching aims from the first quarter to give students from all disciplines in the science faculty, the basic theoretical and practical concepts in thermodynamics, kinetics, atomistics and solution chemistry (reactivity). These concepts are necessary in order to understand the phenomena studied in later parts of the curriculum.
Theoretical classes, practical work and tutorials allow students to learn the methods and basic techniques of solution chemistry while familiarising them with the formulae of the most recent chemical products and with stoichiometric calculations.
The programme is divided into nine distinct chapters: 1) Molecular mass, concentrations and stoichiometry, 2) ideal gas law and colligative properties, 3) thermodynamics, 4) chemical kinetics and reaction mechanisms, 5) chemical equilibra, 5) ionic equilibria, 6) thermochemistry, 7) chemical bonding, and 9) electrochemistry.<br /><br /> General chemistry teaching aims from the first quarter to give students from all disciplines in the science faculty, the basic theoretical and practical concepts in thermodynamics, kinetics, atomistics and solution chemistry (reactivity). These concepts are necessary in order to understand the phenomena studied in later parts of the curriculum.
Theoretical classes, practical work and tutorials allow students to learn the methods and basic techniques of solution chemistry while familiarising them with the formulae of the most recent chemical products and with stoichiometric calculations.
The programme is divided into nine distinct chapters: 1) Molecular mass, concentrations and stoichiometry, 2) ideal gas law and colligative properties, 3) thermodynamics, 4) chemical kinetics and reaction mechanisms, 5) chemical equilibra, 5) ionic equilibria, 6) thermochemistry, 7) chemical bonding, and 9) electrochemistry.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Theory
For the entire course, the student is assumed to have very basic understanding of chemistry and in particular, to have knowledge of the basics of atomic and molecular theory as well as the elemental properties of the main types of chemical compounds (oxides, acids, bases and salts) and their principal reactions. These concepts will, however, be revised early on in the course. This course also makes use of a range of simple physical and mathematical tools.<br /><br /> For the entire course, the student is assumed to have very basic understanding of chemistry and in particular, to have knowledge of the basics of atomic and molecular theory as well as the elemental properties of the main types of chemical compounds (oxides, acids, bases and salts) and their principal reactions. These concepts will, however, be revised early on in the course. This course also makes use of a range of simple physical and mathematical tools.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Theory
Four practical lab sessions are scheduled for the first semester. They are compulsory and are graded. They illustrate significant concepts of reactivity in solution. A calendar will be distributed to students at the beginning of the academic year. Students are required to wear lab coats.<br /><br /> Four practical lab sessions are scheduled for the first semester. They are compulsory and are graded. They illustrate significant concepts of reactivity in solution. A calendar will be distributed to students at the beginning of the academic year. Students are required to wear lab coats.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
Theory
Each student will receive a personalised programme (log book) at the start of the year summarising all the information relating to the organisation of chemistry teaching (theory classes, practical sessions, revision, tutorials, tests). The theory classes will take place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 08:00 and 10:00.<br /><br /> Each student will receive a personalised programme (log book) at the start of the year summarising all the information relating to the organisation of chemistry teaching (theory classes, practical sessions, revision, tutorials, tests). The theory classes will take place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 08:00 and 10:00.
Recommended or required readings
Theory
The course notes are made up of a photocopy called "Chimie Générale". This is accompanied by an interactive CD-ROM on learning chemistry. Lab notes and exercises, recapitulative tables and a formulaic table. Students can use the formulaic table during all the exams and tests.<br /><br /> The course notes are made up of a photocopy called "Chimie Générale". This is accompanied by an interactive CD-ROM on learning chemistry. Lab notes and exercises, recapitulative tables and a formulaic table. Students can use the formulaic table during all the exams and tests.
Assessment methods and criteria
Theory
Assessment is carried out through three exempting written tests (problem-based questions) and a theory examination covering all the material from the first quarter and an exam for non-exempted students. The overall grade is an average of the results obtained during the exams (theory: 50%, exercises: 33%) and the practical work sessions (17%) during the first quarter.<br /><br /> Assessment is carried out through three exempting written tests (problem-based questions) and a theory examination covering all the material from the first quarter and an exam for non-exempted students. The overall grade is an average of the results obtained during the exams (theory: 50%, exercises: 33%) and the practical work sessions (17%) during the first quarter.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Theory
All information is available in the plateform e-campus of this course (PPT presentations, results of interrogations...)<br /><br /> All information is available in the plateform e-campus of this course (PPT presentations, results of interrogations...)
Contacts
Theory
Prof. Rudi CLOOTS
LCIS - GreenMAT
Quartier Agora
allée du six Août 13 (Bât. B6a)
B-4000 Liège
Tél. : 04/366.34.36
Fax : 04/366.34.13
E-mail: rcloots@ulg.ac.be
Encadrement scientifique : Morgane VALENTIN, Assistante
LCIS - GreenMAT
Quartier Agora
allée du six Août 13 (Bât. B6a)
B-4000 Liège
Tél. : 04/366.35.33
Fax : 04/366.34.13
E-mail : Morgane.valentin@ulg.ac.be<br /><br /> Prof. Rudi CLOOTS
LCIS - GreenMAT
Quartier Agora
allée du six Août 13 (Bât. B6a)
B-4000 Liège
Tél. : 04/366.34.36
Fax : 04/366.34.13
E-mail: rcloots@ulg.ac.be
Encadrement scientifique : Morgane VALENTIN, Assistante
LCIS - GreenMAT
Quartier Agora
allée du six Août 13 (Bât. B6a)
B-4000 Liège
Tél. : 04/366.35.33
Fax : 04/366.34.13
E-mail : Morgane.valentin@ulg.ac.be
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the May-June 2020 session
Teaching methods implemented : distance-learning
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Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the Aug-Sept 2020 session
Assessment subjects
Same as January and June exam
Assessment methods
General chemistry course (Q1 - BAC1 course): the exams will be done remotely, a file containing 20 questions (theory, exercises and integrated practice) type MCQ (only one correct answer each time in all the proposals made) The questionnaire will be available on e-campus. The questionnaire will be separated into two parts: a theory part and an exercises part. As of now that the order of the questions will be mixed, a time limit will be fixed (allowing the exam to be carried out in good conditions), and we will also mix the order of the answers (in order to limit fraud whatever it is). The overall assessment will take into account the results obtained at the laboratories. We will also take into account partial exemptions obtained during the first term or during the June exam (theory or exercises).
Contacts
rcloots@uliege.be
morgane.valentin@uliege.be