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535-1001-00L 6 Credits BSC D-CHAB , D-BIOL
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Laboratory Course General Chemistry (for Biology and Pharmacy)

Praktikum Allgemeine Chemie (für Biol./Pharm. Wiss.)

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Karl-Heinz Altmann, Prof. Dr. Jonathan Hall, Dr. Stefan Gruber
Information about the practical course will be given on the first day.
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Abstract

Introduction to the practical work in a chemistry laboratory. The most important manipulations and techniques are treated, as well as the most fundamental chemical reaction types.

Objective

- Knowledge of the basic chemical laboratory methods - Basic knowledge of the scientific approach in experimenting - Observation and interpretation of chemical processes - Keeping of a reliable laboratory journal

Content

- Simple chemical working techniques/methods - Separation techniques - Physical measurements: mass, volume, pH - Ionic solids (salts) - Acid/base chemistry, buffers - Redox reactions - Metal complexes - Titration methods and quantitative spectrometry - Introduction to qualitative analysis

Resources

Lecture Notes

Course manual in German (is handed out to the students at the begin of the lessons)Language: German, English upon request

Literature

Basic Concepts of Chemistry, International Student Version, 8th Edition, Leo J. Malone, Theodore Dolter Wiley is a suitable textbook.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance
Jeder Teilnehmer/-in muss alle Versuche selbständig durchgeführt haben. Die Anwesenheit ist an allen Praktikumsnachmittagen (inklusive Seminar Reihen/Theoriestunden) obligatorisch.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course Praktikum Allgemeine Chemie (für Biol./Pharm.Wiss.)
Groups are selected in myStudies. So früh wie möglich in myStudies belegen, weil die Brandschutzkurse mit separatem Aufgebot schon vor dem Praktikumsstart stattfinden. Informationsveranstaltung zum Praktikum findet am Di, 15.09 am Nachmittag statt (Raum und Zeit werden am Begrüssungstag bekanntgegeben). Theorieunterricht zum Praktikum: Di 14-16 Do 14-16 Die ONLINE - Veranstaltungen beginnen dienstags und donnerstags um 13.45 Uhr und enden um 15.30 Uhr.
  • Tue 12:45-17:30 (HCI C 191.3)
  • Tue 12:45-17:30 (HCI C 191.4)
  • Tue 12:45-17:30 (HCI E 374)
  • Tue 12:45-17:30 (HCI E 378)
  • Tue 12:45-17:30 (HCI G 198.2)
  • Tue 12:45-17:30 (HCI J 190.2)
  • Tue 12:45-17:30 (HCI J 192.2)
  • Tue 12:45-17:30 (HCI J 194.2)
  • Tue 12:45-17:30 (HCI J 196.2)
  • Tue 12:45-17:30 (HCI J 198.2)
  • Tue 14:00-16:00 (ON LI NE)
  • Thu 12:45-17:30 (HCI C 191.3)
  • Thu 12:45-17:30 (HCI C 191.4)
  • Thu 12:45-17:30 (HCI E 374)
  • Thu 12:45-17:30 (HCI E 378)
  • Thu 12:45-17:30 (HCI G 198.2)
  • Thu 12:45-17:30 (HCI J 190.2)
  • Thu 12:45-17:30 (HCI J 192.2)
  • Thu 12:45-17:30 (HCI J 194.2)
  • Thu 12:45-17:30 (HCI J 196.2)
  • Thu 12:45-17:30 (HCI J 198.2)
  • Thu 14:00-16:00 (ON LI NE)
  • 15.09 Date 14:45-17:30 (HPH G 1)
  • 10.11 Date 14:00-16:00 (ON LI NE)
  • 12.11 Date 14:00-16:00 (ON LI NE)
8 h weekly

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