General Chemistry (CHE104) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
General Chemistry CHE104 2. Semester 3 2 0 4 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 Discussion, Experiment, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Salih Ertan
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To enable students to understand chemical kinetics and equilibrium, acid base equilibria, buffer solutions, neutralization reactions, solubility, thermochemistry and thermodynamics, electrochemistry and nuclear energy.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Study the application of kinetic theory and calculate the reaction order, rate constant and half life
  • 2. Study equilibrium conditions in terms of quality and quantity
  • 3. Learn the acid base theories and make relationship between hydrogen and hydroxide ions and pH
  • 4. Explain the solubility concept and make Ksp calculations
  • 5. Understand the concepts of thermochemistry and thermodynamics
  • 6. Learn about electrochemical changes and applications of electrochemistry
  • 7. Acquire general knowledge about nuclear chemistry
  • 8. Perform experiments related to course subjects and evaluate the results
Course Content Kinetic theory, chemical equilibrium, basic concepts of acids and bases, pH calculations, additional aspects of acid and bases (common ion effect, buffer solutions, neutralization reactions, solubility and Ksp calculations etc.), thermochemistry, laws of thermodynamics, electrochemistry and nuclear chemistry.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Chemical Kinetics Chapter 14
2 Chemical Kinetics / Chemical Equilibrium Chapter 14 / Chapter 15
3 Chemical Equilibrium Chapter 15
4 Chemical Equilibrium / Acid Base Equilibria Chapter 15 / Chapter 16
5 Acid Base Equilibria Chapter 16
6 MIDTERM EXAMINATION I
7 Additional Aspects of Aqueous Equilibria Chapter 17
8 Additional Aspects of Aqueous Equilibria Chapter 17
9 Thermochemistry Chapter 5
10 Thermochemistry / Chemical Thermodynamics Chapter 5 / Chapter 19
11 Chemical Thermodynamics Chapter 19
12 MIDTERM EXAMINATION II
13 Electrochemistry Chapter 20
14 Electrochemistry Chapter 20
15 Nuclear Chemistry Chapter 21
16 FINAL EXAMINATION

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.
4. Any General Chemistry Text Book.

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
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, science, and chemistry engineering-specific subjects, and gains the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to complex engineering problems. X
2 Gains the ability to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex chemical engineering problems; selects and applies appropriate analysis and modeling methods for these purposes. X
3 Gains the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; applies modern design methods for this purpose.
4 Develops, selects, and uses modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in chemical engineering applications; uses information technologies effectively.
5 Designs experiments, conducts experiments, collects data, analyzes results, and interprets them for the investigation of complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the chemical engineering discipline. X
6 Gaining the ability to work efficiently in inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary teams; the ability to work individually. X
7 Communicates effectively in both spoken and written Turkish and gains proficiency in at least one foreign language. Writes effective reports, understands written reports, and prepares design and production reports. Gains the ability to make effective presentations and give and receive clear and understandable instructions. X
8 Gains awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; accesses information, follows developments in science and technology, and continuously renews themselves. X
9 Acts in accordance with ethical principles, gains awareness of professional and ethical responsibilities; acquires knowledge of the standards used in chemical engineering practices.
10 Gains knowledge about business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management. Has an understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation, and is knowledgeable about sustainable development.
11 Has knowledge of the impacts of chemical engineering practices on health, environment, and safety at universal and societal levels, as well as the issues reflected in the engineering field of the era. Is aware of 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 14 1 14
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 10 20
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 20 20
Total Workload 114