535-1001-00L Laboratory Course General Chemistry (for Biology and Pharmacy)
Semester | Autumn Semester 2017 |
Lecturers | R. O. Kissner, K.‑H. Altmann, J. Hall, D. Neri, G. Schneider, M. D. Wörle |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | German |
Comment | Information about the practical course will be given on the first day. |
Courses
Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | |
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535-1001-00 P | Praktikum Allgemeine Chemie (für Biol./Pharm.Wiss.)
So früh wie möglich in myStudies belegen, weil Brandschutzkurse mit separatem Aufgebot schon vorher stattfinden. | 8 hrs | R. O. Kissner, K.‑H. Altmann, J. Hall, D. Neri, G. Schneider, M. D. Wörle |
Catalogue data
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 |
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. |
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
ECTS credits | 6 credits |
Examiners | R. O. Kissner, K.-H. Altmann, J. Hall, D. Neri, G. Schneider, M. D. Wörle |
Type | ungraded semester performance |
Language of examination | German |
Repetition | Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit. |
Additional information on mode of examination | 2 schriftliche Kurztests zum Praktikumsinhalt Mitte/Ende Kurs, die kumuliert bestanden werden müssen |
Learning materials
Main link | Praktikum Allgemeine Chemie für Pharm. Wiss. und Biologie, 535-1001-00L |
Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
General | : Special students and auditors need a special permission from the lecturers |
Offered in
Programme | Section | Type | |
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Biology Bachelor | First Year Laboratory Courses | O | |
Pharmaceutical Sciences Bachelor | Additional First Year Courses | O |