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Fundamental Aspects of Chemistry II for Teaching Diploma
Vertiefte Grundlagen der Chemie II für Lehrdiplom
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Abstract
Selected topics in general chemistry:1) Acids, super acids, acidity functions, and unconventional solvents2) Fullerenes and curved polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons3) 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) History of the discovery of fullerenes, structural features and synthesis of fullerenes and bowl-shaped polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, basic chemistry of fullerenes and structures of selected derivatives.. 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
Slides and selected literature will be made available via Moodle course.
Literature
Selected articles from the primary literature are presented, commented, and recommended for reading.
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 II für Lehrdiplom |
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2 h weekly |
Offered In
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Chemie Lehrdiplom (Weitere Informationen: )
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