General Chemistry (CHE105) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
General Chemistry CHE105 1. Semester 3 2 0 4 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Experiment, Question and Answer, Drill and Practice.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The main objective of this course is to present an overview the role chemistry plays in engineering, environment and technology by enhancing the analytical thinking skills of the students. Therefore students will develop their critical thinking and problem solving skills and will enhance their cyclo-motor skills on the application of the chemistry on different concepts by laboratory practices.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • 1. Understand the details of Electronic Structure of Atoms.
  • 2. Gain information about the Periodic Properties of the Elements.
  • 3. Gain information about Basic concepts of Chemical Bonding
  • 4. Define Molecular Geometry and Bonding Theories.
  • 5. Solve problems about detailed concepts of the Properties of Gases.
  • 6. Gain information about the Intermolecular Forces, general properties of Liquids, and Solids.
  • 7. Understand the basic concepts of Thermochemistry and Chemical Thermodynamics.
  • 8. Solve problems by using the basic concepts of Chemical Kinetics.
  • 9. Perform experiments related to subjects and evaluate the results.
Course Content Matter and measurement, atoms, molecules and ions, stoichiometry: calculations with chemical formulas and equations, oxidation-reduction reactions, thermochemistry, electronic structure of atoms, periodic properties of the elements, basic concepts of chemical bonding, molecular geometry and bonding theories, gases, intermolecular forces, liquids and solids, chemical kinetics, chemical thermodynamics, electrochemistry.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Electronic Structure of Atoms Chapter 6
2 Periodic Properties of the Elements Chapter 7
3 Basic Concepts of Chemical Bonding Chapter 8
4 Molecular Geometry and Bonding Theories Chapter 9
5 Molecular Geometry and Bonding Theories Chapters 9
6 MIDTERM EXAM I
7 Gases Chapter 10
8 Intermolecular Forces, Liquids and Solids Chapter 11
9 Intermolecular Forces, Liquids and Solids Chapter 11
10 Chemical Kinetics Chapter 14
11 Chemical Kinetics Chapter 14
12 MIDTERM EXAM II
13 Thermochemistry Chapter 5
14 Chemical Thermodynamics Chapter 19
15 Chemical Thermodynamics Chapter 19
16 FINAL EXAM

Sources

Course Book 1. Theodore L. Brown, H. Eugene LeMay, Jr, Bruce E. Bursten, CHEMISTRY: The Central Science, Tenth Ed., Pearson Education, Inc.,2006.
Other Sources 2. James E. Brady, Joel W. Russell and John R. Holum, CHEMISTRY: The Study of Matter and Its Changes, Third Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2000.
3. John W. Hill, Ralph H. Petrucci, Terry W. McCreary and Scott S. Perry, General Chemistry, Fourth Edition, Pearson Education, Inc., 2005.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory 6 15
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 50
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 35
Toplam 9 100
Percentage of Semester Work 0
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Gains adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, and subjects specific to the software engineering discipline; acquires the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas to complex engineering problems. X
2 Gains the ability to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selects and applies proper analysis and modeling techniques for this purpose.
3 Develops the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; applies modern design methods for this purpose.
4 Demonstrates the ability to select, and utilize modern techniques and tools essential for the analysis and determination of complex problems in software engineering applications; uses information technologies effectively.
5 Develops the ability to design experiments, gather data, analyze, and interpret results for the investigation of complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the software engineering discipline.
6 Demonstrates the ability to work effectively both individually and in disciplinary and interdisciplinary teams in fields related to software engineering.
7 Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to deliver effective presentations, and to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8 Gains knowledge of at least one foreign language; acquires the ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, and give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
9 Acquires an awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and continuously improve oneself.
10 Acts in accordance with ethical principles and possesses knowledge of professional and ethical responsibilities.
11 Knows the standards used in software engineering practices.
12 Knows about business practices such as project management, risk management and change management.
13 Gains awareness about entrepreneurship and innovation.
14 Gains knowledge on sustainable development.
15 Has knowledge about the universal and societal impacts of software engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, as well as the contemporary issues reflected in the field of engineering. X
16 Acquires awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
17 Applies knowledge and skills in identifying user needs, developing user-focused solutions and improving user experience.
18 Gains the ability to apply engineering approaches in the development of software systems by carrying out analysis, design, implementation, verification, validation, and maintenance processes.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory 6 2 12
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 20 40
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 25 25
Total Workload 125