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151-0909-00L 4 Credits BSC , MSC D-ARCH , D-MAVT

Chemistry

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. David J. Norris
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Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:50

Abstract

This is a general chemistry course aimed at first-year bachelor students in the Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering.

Objective

The aims of the course are: 1) To provide a thorough understanding of the basic principles of chemistry and its application, 2) To develop an understanding of the atomic and molecular nature of matter and of the chemical reactions that describe its transformations, and 3) To emphasize areas considered most relevant in an engineering context.

Content

Gases, solutions, thermodynamics, electronic structure of atoms, chemical bonding, molecular geometry, liquids, intermolecular forces, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acid-base equilibria, and redox- and electrochemistry.

Resources

Lecture Notes

The instructor's lecture notes will be available prior to every lecture and can be downloaded from Moodle.

Literature

The course is based on "Chemistry: The Central Science" by Brown, LeMay, Bursten, Murphy, Woodward, and Stoltzfus. Pearson, 15th Edition in SI units (global edition).

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 120 minutes
Aids
Students may use ONE A4 sheet of paper (“cheat” sheet) that includes any information that they consider useful for the exam (both sides). Printing, scanning, and copying is allowed. Students can use a sheet provided by AMIV or the course instructors. HOWEVER, if a student brings two A4 sheets to the exam (even single sided), they will only be able to use one of the two sheets.A periodic table of the elements will also be provided to each student with the exam, along with other useful tables.
The final note of each student will be determined from:120-Minute Final Session Examination: 100%The exam is "closed book" and "closed notes." Each student will be allowed to bring a standard scientific calculator. An announcement will be made before the exam begins whether this calculator will be necessary. Devices with internet access and mini computers are not allowed.In addition, during the semester, weekly exercise series (problem sets as learning tasks) will be assigned and collected. Three of these assignments will be selected at random and graded pass/fail. If a student passes 2 of these 3 graded problem sets, they will receive a 0.25 bonus on their grade for the final exam.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Chemistry
Vorlesung im ETA F 5 mit Videoübertragung ins HG E 5.
No time listed 2 h weekly
exercise Chemistry
Groups are selected in myStudies. In addition, the Study Center is offered: Wednesdays 18-20, starting in the 3rd week of the semester, in HG E7, where students can work on problems on their own and receive support and advice from teaching assistants. The Study Center is further meant for students to study the course materials before/after class and solve exercise problems.
No time listed 2 h weekly

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