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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 I

Vertiefte Grundlagen der Chemie I für Lehrdiplom

Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Carlo Thilgen, Prof. Dr. Roland Riek, Prof. Dr. Markus Reiher, Prof. Dr. Robert Grass, Prof. Dr. Amy E. Fraley

Examiners: Prof. Dr. Carlo Thilgen, Prof. Dr. Roland Riek, Prof. Dr. Robert Grass, Prof. Dr. Amy E. Fraley

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Abstract

Selected topics in general chemistry:1) The language of chemistry2) Chirality and stereochemistry3) Chemistry and sustainability.

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

The FV primarily conveys basic subject knowledge. Didactic aspects or even concrete suggestions for the design of grammar school lessons are possible, but not central. Learning format: Lecture. Thematic focus of FV I: • The language of chemistry: Concepts, formulas, aesthetics, and philosophical aspects • Stereochemistry: The Coupe du Roi and its chemical meaning, Cyclostereoisomerism, Origin of biomolecular homochirality • Chemistry and sustainability. The link between chemical products and energy consumption, life cycle assessments and chemical energy storage

Resources

Lecture Notes

Slides and selected literature will be provided.

Literature

Selected articles from the primary literature are presented, commented on and recommended reading.

General Information

Language: German
Levels: SHE , MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: oral 30 minutes

Ein Teil der Prüfung wird auf Englisch durchgeführt.

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture	Vertiefte Grundlagen der Chemie I für Lehrdiplom Ein Teil des Kurses wird auf Englisch unterrichtet. wird auch für Studierende der Universität Zürich angeboten	Thu 17:45-19:30 (HCI H 8.1)	2 h weekly