Reinhard Otto Kissner: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2019 |
| Name | Dr. Reinhard Otto Kissner |
| rkissner@retired.ethz.ch | |
| Department | Chemistry and Applied Biosciences |
| Relationship | Lecturer |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 535-1001-00L | Laboratory Course General Chemistry (for Biology and Pharmacy)   Information about the practical course will be given on the first day. | 6 credits | 8P | R. O. Kissner, K.‑H. Altmann, J. Hall, D. Neri, M. D. Wörle | |
| 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. | ||||
| Learning 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. - Physical measurements: mass, volume, pH, optical spectra. - Ionic solids (salts). - Acid/base chemistry, buffers. - Redox reactions. - Metal complexes. - Titration methods and quantitative spectrometry. - Introduction to qualitative analysis. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Course manual in German (is handed out to the students at the begin of the lessons). Language: German, English upon request. PDF files available at http://acac1.ethz.ch/praktikum/docs.html Accessible in intranet, by WLAN after login or through VPN | ||||
| Literature | Basic Concepts of Chemistry, International Student Version, 8th Edition, Leo J. Malone, Theodore Dolter Wiley is a suitable textbook. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | This practical course causes costs for materials and chemicals. The costs are charged to the students at the end of semester. | ||||