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529-0961-00L 4 Credits SHE , MSC D-CHAB , D-GESS

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Fundamental Aspects of Chemistry with an Educational Focus A

Vertiefte Grundlagen der Chemie A

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Antonio Togni, Dr. Roger Alberto

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Abstract

Selected topics in general chemistry:1) Acids, super acids, acidity functions, and unconventional solvents2) Inorganic medicinal chemistry3) History of radioactivity and modern radiochemistry4) Molecular geometry and structure

Objective

In this course unit, participants acquire extended and more in-depth knowledge of selected chemistry topics. The selection is based to a large extent on the partial aspects of chemistry that are typically taught at high school. By gaining a broader understanding, teachers are put in a position where they can comprehend the topics that are to be taught in a wider and, to some extent, unconventional context and critically process these in respect of their teachability and learnabiltiy. At the same time, interrelationships between the classical sub-disciplines of chemistry are highlighted, along with the unique features of chemistry as one of the central natural sciences.

Content

Content of the four modules: 1) Acids, super acids, acidity functions, non acqueous media, and unconventional solvents. 2) Inorganic medicinal chemistry: Metals in biological systems, metal-containing drugs. 3) History of radioactivity and modern radiochemistry: From the discovery of radioactivity to modern element synthesis. 4) Molecular geometry and structure: From the VSEPR model to the electron localization function (ELF), hypervalent compounds and their applications.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Folien und ausgewählte Literatur werden zur Verfügung gestellt.

Literature

Ausgewählte Artikel aus der Primärliteratur werden vorgestellt, kommentiert und zur Lektüre empfohlen.

General Information

Language: German
Levels: SHE , MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
independent project	Vertiefte Grundlagen der Chemie A für Lehrdiplom gemeinsam mit der Universität Zürich	Wed 16:45-18:30 (HCI H 8.1)	2 h weekly