GENERAL CHEMISTRY

Course Description

In this course, Enginnering and Pharmacy Faculty students will learn types of matter, measurements, properties of substanes; atoms and atomic theory, components of the atom, introduction to the periodic table, molecules and ions, formulas of ionic compounds, names of ionic compounds; atomic masses, the mole, mass relations in chemical formulas, mass relations in reactions; measurements on gases, the ideal gas law, gas law calculations, stoichiometry of gaseous reactions, gas mixtures: Partial pressures and atomic spectra, the hydrogen atom, quantum numbers, atomic orbitals; shape and sizes; electron configurations in atoms, orbital diagrams of atoms; polarity of molecules; principles of heat flow, measurements of heat flow, calorimetry, enthalpy, thermo-chemical equations, enthalpies of formation, the first law of thermodynamics, liquids and solids.

GENERAL CHEMISTRY

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Course outcomes

1. 01 1. Recognise (2) the constituents and properties of matter, atoms, molecules and ions.
2. 02 2. Explain (4) the role of energy in chemistry.
3. 03 3. Apply (4) the theoretical conceps of chemistry covered in this course to solve (3) problems.
4. 04 4. Identify (2) and name (2) the substances.
5. 05 5. Explain (4) periodicity and periodic table
6. 06 6. Interpret (3) system of units used in physical sciences.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 1-Chang & Goldsby "General Chemistry", Mc Graw Hill, 7th ed., 2014
2. 02 2-Masterton & Hurley, “CHEMISTRY: Principles and Reactions”, THOMSON Brooks/Cole, 7th ed., 2011
3. 03 3-H. Stephen Stoker, “Introduction to Chemical Principles”, Pearson Prentice Hall, 10th edition, 2011(Reference)

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 1. Illustrate (3) the constituents and properties of matter, atoms, molecules and ions. SOLO 0
2. L02 2. Describe (3) the properties of elements in the periodic table SOLO 0
3. L03 3. Classify (3) the type of compounds and name (2) ionic and molecular compounds SOLO 0
4. L04 4. Conduct (3) calculations involving masses, moles, molar masses of substances, express (3) chemical formulas based on percent composition SOLO 0
5. L05 5. Construct (4) balance chemical equations, apply (3) the principles of stoichiometry SOLO 0
6. L06 6. Examine (3) the properties and behavior of gases and basic gas laws and ability to solve (3) basic gas SOLO 0
7. L07 7. Describe (3) the quantum numbers that are assigned to electrons and express (3) the predicted ground-state electron configurations of atoms and ions SOLO 0

Program Outcomes

1. P01 PO1: To identify and use theoretical and applied knowledge as well as up-to-date/cutting edge laboratory techniques and analyses methods in the field of molecular biology and genetics.
2. P02 PO2: To identify problems related to molecular biology and genetics.
3. P03 PO3: To design and conduct experiments through hypothesis driven scientific research; and to analyze and interpret data to find solutions to molecular biology and genetics related problems.
4. P04 PO4: To work independently and as part of research group in a multidisciplinary team setting
5. P05 PO5: To apply the principles of scientific research ethics and academic integrity
6. P06 PO6: To interpret, explain and present primary scientific literature and novel findings in oral, written and visual presentation formats
7. P07 PO7: To evaluate experimental data and theoretical findings by using critical and analytical thinking techniques.
8. P08 PO8: To use the currently acceptable process of preparing research proposals and manuscripts for publishing in scientific journals.
9. P09 PO9: To apply the principles of molecular biology and genetics in generating/finding solutions to social problems / issues.
10. P10 PO10: To identify and implement environmental and laboratory safety procedures.
11. P11 PO11: To identify and apply the necessary professional skill set in projects and jobs involving independent and competitive careers in academia, industrial, medical or clinical research, science education, scientific writing and communication, health care, health care policy and civil service.

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