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529-0011-07L 3 Credits BSC D-CHAB

General Chemistry Lab Course (PC)

Allgemeine Chemie Praktikum (PC)

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Takuya Segawa
Latest online enrolment is 14.09.2026. Information about the practical course will be given on the first day. The lab courses 529-0011-06 and 529-0011-07 alternate and cover together a total of 15P.
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Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:34

Abstract

In the physical chemistry section of the General Chemistry lab course, students conduct three experiments in the field of chemical thermodynamics. In addition to precise and careful laboratory work, the focus is on the theory and, in particular, the statistical analysis of their own measurement data. A report in the style of a scientific publication is required for each experiment.

Objective

The main educational objectives of this lab section focus on the precise execution of quantitative experiments in physical chemistry, the evaluation and presentation of measurement data, and the accurate reporting of results. Python is supported as the programming language for data analysis. Detailed written reports are required for all experiments, including a professional summary and discussion of the experimental work and its results.

Content

The course begins with the lecture "Evaluation of Measurement Data" and the corresponding exercises, which are already solved using Python. The following four experiments are offered: 1) Calorimetry 2) Vapor Pressure 3) Conductivity 4) Solubility Students complete three of these experiments. Additionally, there is a weekly lab seminar (e.g., on writing lab reports) and an introduction to physico-chemical databases provided by the Information Center.

Resources

Lecture Notes

General Chemistry Laboratory – Physical Chemistry by Erich Meister

Literature

Moodle Educational Platform

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance
(1) Teilnahme am Kurs ”Auswertung von Messdaten“ inkl. Abgabe der Lösungen zu den Übungen(2) Durchführung von drei Versuchen mit Abgabe der Versuchsberichte innerhalb der festgesetzten Frist(3) Notendurchschnitt der drei akzeptierten Versuchsberichte mindestens 4.0.Bei Vorliegen von Absenzen (durch gültigen Attest wie Arztzeugnis oder Marschbefehl zu begründen) muss mindestens 2/3 des Pensums im Labor und der Berichte erfolgreich verrichtet werden.

Registration & Places

Signup End
18.09.2026

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course Allgemeine Chemie Praktikum (PC)
Für Studierende der Chemie und Chemieingenieurwissenschaften findet das Praktikum während des Semesters statt. Für Interdisziplinäre Naturwissenschaften (phys.-chem. und bio.-phys. Fachrichtungen): Ferienpraktikum in Wochen 1-6 (2027), 9-18 Uhr Für Studierende der Chemie- und Chemieingenieurwissenschaften finden die obligatorischen Einführungsvorlesungen fürs PC-Praktikum in der ersten Semesterwoche am Mittwoch, 16.9.2026, 12:45-15:30 und am Freitag, 18.9.2026,12:45-15:30 statt. Für alle Studierende der Interdisziplinären Naturwissenschaften (beide Fachrichtungen) finden die obligatorischen Vorlesungen gegen Semesterende am Freitag, 27.11.2026,13:45-16:30 und am Freitag, 4.12.2026, 13:45-16:30 statt.
No time listed 15 h weekly

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