KH0002 Introduction to Chemistry 1.5 credits
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Periodic system
- Atomic weights, isotopes, electrons, ions, properties
Nomenclature
Chemical formulae
Balansing reaction formlae
Stoichiometry
- expressing things in moles, mixtures contents, gravimetry, volumetrics
Intended learning outcomes
To repeat and strengthen basic concepts and methods in chemistry.
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Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
General entry requirements to higher education including prior knowledge in Swedish and English and see below
Completion of upper-secondary school from 1 July 2011 and adult education at upper-secondary level (gymnasium) from 1 July 2012 (Gy2011) Specific entry requirements A8
Specific entry requirements: Physics 2, Chemistry 1 and Mathematics 3c. A pass in each of the subjects is the lowest acceptable grade.
Completion of upper-secondary school by 1 July 2011 and adult education at the upper-secondary level (gymnasium) by 1 July 2012 Specific entry requirements 8 *.
Specific entry requirements: Mathematics D, physics B and Chemistry A. Passed or 3 in each of the subjects is required.
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Literature
Burdge, J., Chemistry, 4th Ed., McGraw-Hill, 2016
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
Approved examination (TEN1; 1.5 credits)
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
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.
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Education cycle
Pre-university level
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