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General Chemistry I (for Biology & Pharmacy)
Allgemeine Chemie I (für Biol./Pharm.Wiss.)
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Abstract
Introduction to the practical work in a chemistry laboratory. The most important manipulations and techniques are treated, as well as the the most fundamental chemical reaction types.
Objective
- Knowledge of the basic chemical laboratory methods. - Basic knowledge of the scientific approach in experimenting. - Observation and interpretation of real-world chemical processes. - Keeping of a reliable laboratory journal.
Content
- Simple chemical methods and calculations. - Separation techniques. - Simple physical measurements. - Ionic solids (salts). - Acid/Base chemistry, buffers. - Redox reactions. - Metal complexes. - Titration methods. - Introduction to qualitative analysis.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Course manual (is handed out to the students at the begin of the lessons).Language: German, English upon request.
Literature
There exists, unfortunately, hardly any supporting textbook in English, since basic chemistry is taught rather differently at Anglo-Saxon universities.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| practical/laboratory course |
Allgemeine Chemie I (für Biol./Pharm.Wiss.)
und evtl. in Semesterferien Woche 1-3, 8-18 Uhr
nach spez. Einteilung
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8 h weekly |
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Biological Direction (Recommended for the Master Majors: Ecology and Evolution, Neurosciences, Microbiology and Immunology, Cell Biology, Plant Biology, Systems Biology)
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