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 Possesses sufficient knowledge in mathematics, natural sciences, and discipline-specific topics in Electrical and Electronics Engineering; uses this theoretical and practical knowledge to solve complex engineering problems. X
2 Identifies, defines, formulates, and solves complex engineering problems; selects and applies appropriate analytical and modeling methods for this purpose. X
3 Designs complex systems, processes, devices, or products under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; applies modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, depending on the nature of the design.) X
4 Selects and uses modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering applications; effectively uses information technologies. X
5 Designs experiments, conducts tests, collects data, analyzes, and interprets results to investigate complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics. X
6 Works effectively in disciplinary and interdisciplinary teams; develops the ability to work independently. X
7 Communicates effectively in both written and verbal forms; possesses proficiency in at least one foreign language; writes effective reports, understands written reports, prepares design and production reports, delivers effective presentations, and gives and receives clear instructions. X
8 Recognizes the need for lifelong learning; accesses information, follows developments in science and technology, and continuously renews oneself. X
9 Acts in accordance with ethical principles, assumes professional and ethical responsibility, and possesses knowledge about the standards used in engineering practices. X
10 Possesses knowledge about professional practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; gains awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; understands the principles of sustainable development. X
11 Understands the universal and societal impacts of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; recognizes the contemporary issues reflected in the field of engineering and understands the legal implications of engineering solutions. X

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