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 Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, fundamental engineering, computer-based computation, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline; the ability to use this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems. X
2 The ability to identify, define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying proper analysis and modeling techniques for this purpose.
3 The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4 The ability to develop, select and utilize modern techniques and tools essential for the analysis and determination of complex problems in aerospace engineering applications; the ability to utilize information technologies effectively.
5 The ability to design experiments and their setups, to make experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for the investigation of complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the aerospace engineering discipline.
6 The ability to work effectively in inter/inner disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7 Effective oral and written communication skills in Turkish; the knowledge of at least one foreign language; the ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8 Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information and follow recent developments in science and technology with continuous self-development
9 The ability to behave according to ethical principles, awareness of professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge of the standards utilized in aerospace engineering applications.
10 Knowledge on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness about entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge on sustainable development.
11 Knowledge on the effects of aerospace engineering applications on the universal and social dimensions of health, environment and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
12 Knowledge on aerodynamics, materials used in aerospace engineering, structures, propulsion, flight mechanics, stability and control, and an ability to apply these on aerospace engineering problems.
13 Knowledge on orbit mechanics, position determination, telecommunication, space structures and rocket propulsion.

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