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529-0010-00L 3 Credits BSC , MSC D-ARCH , D-MAVT

Chemistry

Chemie

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Abstract

This is a general chemistry course aimed at first year undergraduate students in the Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering (D-MAVT) and graduate students in the Department of Architecture (D-ARCH).

Objective

The aims of the course are as follows: 1) To provide a thorough understanding of the basic principles of chemistry and its application. 2) To develop an understanding of the atomic and molecular nature of matter and of the chemical reactions that describe its transformations. 3) To emphasize areas considered most relevant in an engineering context.

Content

Electronic structure of atoms, chemical bonding, molecular geometry and bonding theories, intermolecular forces, gases, thermodynamics, chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, equilibria, liquids and solutions, acids and bases, redox- and electrochemistry.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Slides are available prior to every lecture and can be downloaded from Moodle.

Literature

The course is based on "Chemistry The Central Science" by Brown, LeMay, Bursten, Murphy, Woodward, and Stoltzfus. Pearson, 14th Edition in SI units (global edition).

General Information

Language
English (lecture), German (exercise)
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 70 minutes
Aids
Nur Taschenrechner und Schreibmaterial erlaubt. Periodensystem und Gleichungen werden zur Verfügung gestellt. // Only calculator and rough paper allowed. Periodic system and equations will be available.
Eine englische Version der Prüfung wird für die Studenten von Integrated Building Systems zur Verfügung gestellt.An English version of the exam will be available to the students of Integrated Building Systems.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Chemie
Do 10-12 im ETA F 5 (ab 07.10. OHNE Videoübertragung ins ETF E 1) Die Vorlesung findet auf Deutsch und auf Englisch statt,
  • Thu 10:15-12:00 (ETA F 5)
2 h weekly
exercise Chemie
Groups are selected in myStudies. Bitte melden Sie sich für die Übungsgruppen auf mystudies an. Eine englischsprachige Gruppe wird für die Studierenden des Masterstudiengangs in Integrated Building Systems angeboten (HIL E 5). Übungslektionen beginnen nach der zweiten Vorlesung. Please subscribe to the exercise groups in mystudies. An English-speaking group is offered to the students of the Master course in Integrated Building Systems (HIL E 5). Problem classes start after Lecture 2. Zusätzlich wird das Study Center angeboten: Mittwochs 18-20 Uhr ab der 3. Semesterwoche im HG E1.2, wo die Möglichkeit des betreuten Lernens angeboten wird. Im Study Center können Studierende Vorlesungsstoff vor- oder nachbereiten und Übungen lösen.
  • Fri 09:45-11:30 (HIL E 5)
  • Fri 14:15-15:00 (CAB G 59)
  • Fri 14:15-15:00 (CHN E 46)
  • Fri 14:15-15:00 (CHN F 42)
  • Fri 14:15-15:00 (CLA E 4)
  • Fri 14:15-15:00 (IFW C 33)
  • Fri 14:15-15:00 (LEE C 114)
  • Fri 14:15-15:00 (LEE D 101)
  • Fri 14:15-15:00 (LFV E 41)
  • Fri 14:15-15:00 (LFW B 3)
  • Fri 14:15-15:00 (LFW C 1)
  • Fri 14:15-15:00 (LFW C 5)
  • Fri 14:15-15:00 (ML H 41.1)
  • Fri 14:15-15:00 (ML J 34.1)
1 h weekly

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