KH003V Introductory Course in Chemistry for Professionally Active 6.0 credits
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
The atom, the elements and the periodic system Chemical bonding, intermolecular forces and solutions Compounds, nomenclature and functional groups Formulae and stoichiometry Some types of chemical reactions
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the course, you will have acquired the basics of chemistry. A general knowledge of chemistry and a platform for broader studies in chemistry.
Able to describe atomic structure and explain how the periodic system relates to this. Able to calculate molecular weights from the periodic system and be familiar with the names of the elements. Able to use and understand simple nomenclature for atomic ions, molecules and molecular ions within inorganic and the organic chemistry. You should be familiar with the most common functional groups in organic compounds. You should be able to account for ion and covalent bonding models and decide which model best describes bonding in a compound. You should know about intermolecular forces and how they influence properties such as boiling point. You should be able to write correct balanced reaction formulae negecting spectator ions, and be able to make simple (molar, mass, concentration, volume) stoichiometric calculations including stoichiometric relationships and limiting reactions. Able to make the classification precipitation/dissolution reactions, acid-base reactions and redox reactions and know what is characteristic of each respective class of reactions and be able to give examples. You should further know and be able to use the concepts acid-base, oxidant, reducing agent, and the oxidation and aggregation states.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
General entry requirements: https://www.kth.se/utbildning/anmalan-antagning-behorighet/behorighet/grundlaggande-behorighet-1.54566
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Access to internet and web browsers and computer with software that is compatible with Word Excel, Powerpoint in Office 97 or later, and with flash and possibility to read pdf-files.
Literature
The course is given via the course platform Bilda. The course uses Liber's web-based support to "Gymnasie-Kemi A" that be reached free of charge via your browser. The course uses also materials that are available on the course platform.
As a complement to the information in the course platform it is the good, but not necessary, to have access to a prescribed book for the Chemistry for the upper secondary school A, e.g. Andersson S., Sonesson A., Stålhandske B., Tullberg A. (2000) Gymnasium Chemistry A, Liber or the equivalent.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- INL1 - Assignment, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- INL2 - Assignment, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- INL3 - Assignment, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- INL4 - Assignment, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- INL5 - Assignment, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- RED1 - Presentation, 0.5 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.
Examination takes place through self-correcting tests in the course platform, possibly supplemented by compulsory student interaction via the course platform. The course is completed by an oral presentation (at KTH or via webhotel or telephone).
Other requirements for final grade
Compulsory parts:
INL1 1 credit Self-correcting test: The atom, elements and the periodic system
INL2 1 credit Self-correcting test: Chemical bonding, intermolecular forces and solutions
INL3 1 credit Self-correcting test: Compounds, nomenclature and functional groups
INL4 1.5 credits Self-correcting test: Formulae and stoichiometry
INL5 1 credit Self-correcting test: Some types of chemical reactions
RED1 0.5 credits Oral presentation
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.