2020-2021 / CHIM9267-1

Chemistry of equilibria

Duration

20h Th, 21h Pr, 8h REM

Number of credits

 Bachelor in bioengineering4 crédits 

Lecturer

Marie-Laure Fauconnier

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

Chapter 1 Acid/Base equilibrium
Chapter 2 Buffer solutions, titrations and polyprotic acids
Chapter 3 Precipitation equilibria- Solubility products
Chapter 4 Oxido-reductions and electrochemistry

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

At the end of the course, students will master the theoretical aspects related to acid / base equilibrium, titrations , buffer solutions, the equilibria of sparingly soluble salts, solubility products and Redox systems
He/she will show scientific reasoning skills by solving exercises
He will develop basic analytical knowledge by conducting laboratory experiments
It will be capable of designing lab reports
The team work will be favoured

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

CHIM9268-1 General Chemistry

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Theoritical lectures
Problem solving sessions
Introductory sessions laboratories
Practical work in the laboratory (basic manipulations related to the cursus)
Computer assisted learning

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Theory and practical work are carried out in face-to-face
Personal homework and tutoring
Theory: 20h + 8 h Remediation
Exercises and labs: 21h
12h Exercises
9 h Laboratory (Mandatory attendance at laboratory, test allowing admission to be done before)
Repeating students : No attendance at laboratory

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

A written exam integrating theoretical concepts and exercises is preferred but, if necessary, the exam could be replaced by a distance test taking both theoretical concepts in the form of MCQs, short answer questions and short problems.

Recommended or required readings

Theoritical course, exercises and laboratory notes (also available on e-campus-Blackboard Platefrom)
Reference books :
J.W.Hill,R.H.Petrucci,T.W.McCreary,S.S.Perry and R.Cantin (2008),Chimie des solutions, 2ième Ed ERPI (Canada) 501p ISBN 978-2-7613-2433-5
Complementary reference : McQuarrie, Rock & Gallogly, (2012). Chimie Générale 3rd Ed. De Boeck (Bruxelles), ISBN 978-2-8041-7127-8

Assessment methods and criteria

Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.

Theory: oral or written examination
Exercises: written exam
A single written exam integrating theory and exercices can be proposed
Laboratory: evaluation of the preliminary test at the begenning of the lab.and report cotation
Notes: Theory (45%), exercises (40%), laboratory (15%)
Laboratory rating acquired during the year is still valid in second session (rating postponed)
Repeating students : notes : theory (55%) Exercises (45%) - No attendance at laboratory

Work placement(s)

No training

Organizational remarks

Teaching Assistant : Alex Glineur, Maurine Collard, Laura Lheureux, Steven Mascrez
Technicians : Danny Trisman , F.Michels, T. Bertrand

Contacts

Marie-Laure FAUCONNIER
marie-laure.fauconnier@ulg.ac.be