KE0110 Introductory Course in Chemistry 1.5 credits

An introduction to the study of Chemistry
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
- Chemical reaction formulae specifically for redox reactions
- The Molar system
- Stoichiometry
- Content analyses
- Simple chemical equilibria
- Thermochemistry and Thermodynamics
Intended learning outcomes
The aim with the course is to repeat and strengthen basic concepts and methods in chemistry
Course disposition
The course contains three lectures, three exercises and a final exam and review. Apart from review of upper secondary school chemistry, you be given an insight into how it is to study at KTH. The lectures and the exercises will be carried out in the same way as many courses at KTH.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
General and specific entry requirements for engineering programmes.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Lisa Skedung's collection of examples: "Preparatory booklet in chemistry". This will be sent to all newly-registered students in Chemical Technology and Biotechnology. Take the book to the exercises in the course. A booklet about thermodynamics and thermochemistry will be given out during the first exercise.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
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.
Passed written examination
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
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
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Supplementary information
Will replace KE1110