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HX1000 Introduction to Chemistry 1.5 credits

Administer About course

Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Headings with content from the Course syllabus HX1000 (Autumn 2007–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

  • Atomic theory and the periodic table
  • Chemical substances: formulas and names
  • Chemical reactions and chemical equations
  • Chemical equilibrium
  • Fundamentals of acid – base – pH
  • Organic compounds, fundamentals of hydrocarbons

Intended learning outcomes

To repeat and confirm fundamentals of general chemistry.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

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Recommended prerequisites

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Equipment

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Literature

Holum, John R.: Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry, 6th edition, John Wiley & sons, New York 1997. ISBN 0-471-17574-9
Handouts

Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

P, F

Examination

  • TEN1 - Examination, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Other requirements for final grade

Written examination (TEN1; 3 cr.)..

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

Profile picture Mats Nilsson

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

STH/Medical Technology

Main field of study

Technology

Education cycle

First cycle

Add-on studies

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Contact

Maura Heverin (Maura.Heverin@ki.se)