General Chemistry (CHE103) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
General Chemistry CHE103 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, Discussion, Experiment, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To present the role chemistry play in engineering, environment and society, enable students to understand energy concepts, inform the students about the atom and molecular structure, bonds, gases and solutions.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • The students who succeeded in this course; 1. Describe certain chemical terms, the metric system and significant figures.
  • 2. Explain atom, molecule and ion concepts and their properties
  • 3. Perform stoichiometric calculations by using the mole concept
  • 4. Achieve stoichiometric calculations by focusing on the chemical reactions
  • 5. Explain the atomic and electronic structures, quantum numbers and perform the calculations related to the electromagnetic radiations.
  • 6. Predict the usefulness of the periodic table in correlating chemical and physical properties of the elements, and discuss the irregularity in the periodic trends in size, ionization energy and electron affinity.
  • 7. Interpret the theoretical knowledge about atomic structure and bonding and draw Lewis structures
  • 8. Comment on the geometry of the molecule and its related properties.
  • 9. Explore the general facts of gases and their behavior.
  • 10. Knowing the intermolecular forces and their effects and interpret them
  • 11. Get knowledge about the properties of solutions.
Course Content General basic chemistry concepts, stoichiometric calculations based on the mole concept, solid, liquid and gas phases, periodic table and properties, prediction of molecular geometry, properties of gases, solutions.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction: Matter and Measurement; Chapters 1
2 Atom, Molecules and Ions Chapter 2
3 Atom, Molecules and Ions / Stoichiometry: Calculations with chemical formulas and Equations Chapter 2 / Chapter 3
4 Stoichiometry: Calculations with chemical formulas and Equations Chapter 3
5 Aqueous Reactions and Solution Stoichiometry Chapter 4
6 MIDTERM EXAMINATION I
7 Electronic Structure of Atoms Chapter 6
8 Periodic Properties of the Elements Chapter 7
9 Basic Concepts of Chemical Bonding Chapter 8
10 Chapter 9 Molecular Geometry and Bonding Theories
11 MIDTERM EXAMINATION II
12 Gases Chapter 10
13 Intermolecular Forces, Liquids and Solids Chapter 11
14 Intermolecular Forces, Liquids and Solids / Properties of Solutions Chapter 11 / Chapter 13
15 Properties of Solutions Chapter 13
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 - -
Final Exam/Final Jury 2 50
Toplam 8 65
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.
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) 3 16 48
Laboratory 2 6 12
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 15 1 15
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 15 30
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 20 20
Total Workload 125