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Chemistry (for Medical Students)

Chemie (für Mediziner)

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Roger Schibli, PD Dr. Linjing Mu
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:31:15

Abstract

The lecture teaches the most important fundamental concepts in chemistry (atomic structure, chemical bonds, thermodynamics and kinetics of chemical reactions, acid-base equilibria, types and reactivity of organic compounds, stereochemistry, biomolecules). Connections of chemical processes with medically important biochemical, physiological, and pharmacological questions are highlighted.

Objective

Understanding of the basic concepts of chemistry. Understanding the importance of chemical processes in human physiology and in the diagnosis and treatment of human disease.

Content

The lecture elaborates the fundamental concepts of chemistry. The organization of the lecture is guided by the two textbooks "Chemie für Mediziner" by Zeeck et al. and Schmuck et al., respectively, referred to below. Accordingly, the following major subject areas will be covered: Atomic structure, periodic table of the elements, types of chemical bonds, states of matter, heterogeneous equilibria, thermodynamics and kinetics of chemical reactions, salt solutions, acids and bases, oxidation and reduction, metal complexes, fundamentals of organic chemistry, important classes of organic compounds and their reactivities, stereochemistry, amino acids and peptides, carbohydrates, lipids, heterocycles in chemistry and medicine.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Scripts for individual subject areas will be provided electronically prior to the corresponding lectures.

Literature

There are no English translations of these textbooks.

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 120 minutes
Aids
Taschenrechner (nicht programmierbar)Periodensystem der Elemente (wird zur Verfügung gestellt).Wörterbuch
Lernelement: Besuch von mind. 80% der Übungen, inklusive Abgabe der Übungen (2/3 der Aufgaben) führt zur Erhöhung der Prüfungsnote um 0.25 Notenpunkte

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Chemie (für Mediziner)
Ein Teil der Vorlesung wird auf Englisch gehalten (mit deutschen Handouts).
  • Tue 11:45-13:30 (HIL E 6)
  • Wed 08:15-10:00 (HG D 1.2)
3 h weekly
exercise Chemie (für Mediziner)
Groups are selected in myStudies.
  • Fri 07:45-09:30 (HIT H 51)
  • Fri 07:45-09:30 (HIT J 51)
  • Fri 07:45-09:30 (HIT J 52)
  • Fri 07:45-09:30 (HIT J 53)
  • Fri 07:45-09:30 (HIT K 51)
  • Fri 07:45-09:30 (HIT K 52)
  • Fri 08:00-09:35 (HIL B 21)
  • Fri 08:00-09:35 (HIL D 60.1)
  • Fri 08:00-09:35 (HIL E 10.1)
  • Fri 08:45-10:30 (HIT H 42)
  • 19.12 Date 07:45-09:30 (HIT H 51)
  • 19.12 Date 07:45-09:30 (HIT J 51)
  • 19.12 Date 07:45-09:30 (HIT J 52)
  • 19.12 Date 07:45-09:30 (HIT J 53)
  • 19.12 Date 07:45-09:30 (HIT K 51)
  • 19.12 Date 07:45-09:30 (HIT K 52)
  • 19.12 Date 08:00-09:35 (HIL B 21)
  • 19.12 Date 08:00-09:35 (HIL D 60.1)
  • 19.12 Date 08:00-09:35 (HIL E 10.1)
1 h weekly

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