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529-0962-00L 4 Credits SHE , MSC D-CHAB , D-GESS
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Fundamental Aspects of Chemistry with an Educational Focus B

Vertiefte Grundlagen der Chemie B

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Antonio Togni, Dr. Roger Alberto
Mentored Work with an Educational Focus Chemistry B for Teaching Diploma. Information for UZH students: Enrolment to this course unit only possible at ETH. No enrolment to module CHE406 at UZH. Examination Registration only at ETH. Please mind the ETH enrolment deadlines for UZH students:
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Abstract

Selected topics in general chemistry:1) The language of chemistry2) Chirality and stereochemistry3) Oxidation of water4) Chemistry of the atmosphere

Objective

In this course, 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) The language of chemistry: Concepts, formulas, aesthetics, and philosophical aspects 2) Chirality and stereochemistry: Selected aspects, origin of biomolecular chirality, inorganic chemistry 3) Cosmochemistry 4) Chemistry of the atmosphere

Resources

Lecture Notes

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Literature

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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
lecture Vertiefte Grundlagen der Chemie B für Lehrdiplom
**gemeinsam mit der Universität Zürich**
  • Wed 17:45-19:30 (HCI D 8)
2 h weekly

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