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
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.
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
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 eight distinct chapters:
- 1) Molecular mass, concentrations and stoichiometry
- 2) ideal gas law and colligative properties
- 3) chemical kinetics and reaction mechanisms
- 4) chemical equilibra
- 5) ionic equilibria (precipitation, acid-base)
- 6) Electrochemistry
- 7) Thermochemistry
- 8) Chemical bonding
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
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.
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
Four practical lab sessions are scheduled for the first semester. They are compulsory and are graded. They illustrate significant concepts of reactivity in solution. Students are required to wear lab coats and lab glasses.
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, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
All the information relating to the organisation of chemistry teaching are available on eCampus and will be explained during the first theory course (theory classes, practical sessions, revision, tutorials, tests).
The theory classes will take place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays AM.
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
Presentations posted during the course are available to students on eCampus. Two reference books are recommended: "General Chemistry" and "Solution Chemistry" by Raymond Chang and Jason Overby (5th edition, 2019).
Lab notes and exercises, recapitulative tables and a formulaic table are also available. Students can use the formulaic table during all the exams and test.
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
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( open-ended questions )
Out-of-session test(s)
Additional information:
Assessment is carried out through one exempting written test (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%
- the practical work sessions 17% during the first quarter (laboratories)
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
All information is available in the plateform eCampus of this course (PPT presentations, results of interrogation, laboratories...)
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
Prof. Rudi CLOOTS
LCIS - GreenMAT
Quartier Agora
allée du six Août 13 (Bât. B6a)
B-4000 Liège
Tél. : 04/366.34.36
E-mail: rcloots@uliege.be
Encadrement scientifique : Catherine HENRIST, Assistante
LCIS - GreenMAT
Quartier Agora
allée du six Août 13 (Bât. B6a)
B-4000 Liège
Tél. : 04/366.34.38
E-mail : catherine.henrist@uliege.be
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