KJPE1300 General Chemistry Course description

The course is an introduction to basic concepts and models in the field of chemistry. Students will acquire skills in performing simple chemical experiments and handling chemicals in accordance with regulations.

Language of instruction: Norwegian

No requirements over and above the admission requirements.

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student:

• can describe the structure of the periodic system.
• can describe structure of atoms and structure og chemical bond in molecules, gases, liquids and solids.
• can describe the main types of chemical reactions.
• can describe the main principles of reaction kinetics, and the relationship between kinetics and equilibrium.
• can explain the terms enthalpy, entropy, and free energy and describe how they provide the connection between thermodynamics, electrochemistry and chemical equilibrium.
• can explain the behavior of galvanic cells and electrochemical cells.

Skills

The student:

• can name simple chemical compounds.
• can balance reaction equations.
• can perform stoichiometric calculations and determine concentrations and partial pressure at chemical equilibrium.
• can perform basic calculations within reaction kinetics, thermodynamics (enthalpy, entropy and free energy) and electrochemistry (galvanic cells and electrolysis).
• can perform simple chemical reactions and laboratory tests with both qualitative and quantitative determinations.
• can write and explain the results of the laboratory work in the journal, report and spreadsheet.

General competence

The student:

• can collaborate in groups both with practical and written work.
• have insight into the proper handling of chemicals on the basis of HSE data and from laboratory experience.

The teaching is organised as lectures, exercises and laboratory course

The following coursework is compulsory and must be approved before the student can sit the exam:

• 6-day laboratory course with 6 associated written assignments (1-8 pages per assignment)
• 1 presentation (10 - 15 min)

The exam consists of two parts: a practical laboratory exam and a writtenexam under supervision.

• Part 1: Practical laboratory exam (30-60 minutes) counting for 30% of the final grade. Cannot be appealed.

• Part 2: Individual 3-hour written exam under supervision counting for 70% of the final grade. May be appealed.

Both exam components must be passed in order for the student to pass the course. In the case of a re-sit oral exam may be used instead of a written exam.

Part 1 (Practical exam): No aids allowed.

Part 2 (Written exam under supervision): Handheld calculator without wireless communication. If the calculator has internal memory storage, the memory must be cleared before the exam. Random checks may be conducted.

Excel is available during the exam.

Grade scale A-F.

Part 1 (Practical exam): Two internal examiners

Part 2 (Written exam under supervision): One internal examiner. An external examiner is used regularly.