327-0112-00L Chemistry I
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2020 |
| Lecturers | M. Niederberger, P. J. Walde, W. R. Caseri |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | German |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||||||||
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| 327-0112-00 V | Chemie I | 2 hrs |
| M. Niederberger | |||||||||
| 327-0112-00 U | Chemie I Groups are selected in myStudies. | 1 hrs |
| P. J. Walde, W. R. Caseri, M. Niederberger |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | Introduction to the basics, terms and concepts of general chemistry, their application to questions in material science and their connection to laboratory experiments and projects. |
| Learning objective | 1) Students can describe the different atomic structures of metals, polymers and ceramics and derive basic material-typical properties. 2) Students are familiar with the concept of mole and molar mass and can perform stoichiometric calculations. 3) Students are able to formulate the law of mass action and, with the help of the equilibrium constant, make statements about the position of equilibrium. They understand how a chemical equilibrium reacts to changes in concentration, pressure and temperature and how to apply Le Châtelier's principle. 4) Students can define oxidation and reduction, determine oxidation numbers, assign reducing and oxidizing agents and calculate redox potentials. They can transfer the basics of redox chemistry to material science processes and applications such as corrosion or batteries. 5) They can explain the terms acid and base, understand what pH means and they can perform pH calculations. They can describe the meaning of acids and bases using material science examples. |
| Content | We start the lecture with the question what chemistry has to do with materials science. Then we will deal with the classification and separation of substances. In the next chapter we discuss the atomic structure and the periodic table. After the introduction of chemical bonds, we cover stoichiometry, the field of chemistry that deals with the quantities of substances used and formed in chemical reactions. We continue with the concept of chemical equilibrium, where we will learn the law of mass action, equilibrium constants, solubility product and also acid-base equilibria. In the last block of the lecture, materials science will again be in the focus when we discuss electrochemistry and corrosion. |
| Lecture notes | Lecture slides with references to further literature are available on Moodle. |
| Literature | Will be communicated |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a two-semester course together with 529-2003-00L Chemistry II
(next semester)
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| For programme regulations (Examination block) | Bachelor's Degree Programme in Materials Science 2020 (Examination Block) |
| ECTS credits | 8 credits |
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Performance assessment as a semester course
(other programmes)
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| ECTS credits | 4 credits |
| Examiners | M. Niederberger, W. R. Caseri, P. J. Walde |
| Type | session examination |
| Language of examination | German |
| Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Mode of examination | written 90 minutes |
| Additional information on mode of examination | Wird in der Regel nur als Jahreskurs zusammen mit Chemie II geprüft. |
| Written aids | Periodensystem und nicht programmierfähiger Taschenrechner. Keine elektronischen Kommunikationsmittel. |
| If the course unit is part of an examination block, the credits are allocated for the successful completion of the whole block. This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. | |
Learning materials
| No public learning materials available. | |
| Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
| 327-0112-00 U | Chemie I | ||||||||
| Groups | MATL-ON 01 |
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| MATL-01 |
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| MATL-02 |
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| MATL-03 |
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Restrictions
| Groups | Restrictions are listed under Groups |
Offered in
| Programme | Section | Type | |
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| Materials Science Bachelor | First Year Examinations | O |  |