529-1001-01L General Chemistry (for Biol./Pharm.Sc.)

Semester	Autumn Semester 2023
Lecturers	J. Cvengros
Periodicity	yearly recurring course
Language of instruction	German

Abstract

The lecture deals with a number of basic chemistry concepts. These include (amongst others) chemical reactions, energy transfer during chemical reactions, properties of ionic and covalent bonds, Lewis structures, properties of solutions, kinetics, thermodynamics, acid-base equilibria, electrochemistry and properties of metal complexes.

Learning objective

The course is designed to provide an understanding of the basic principles and concepts of general and inorganic chemistry.

Literature

Charles E. Mortimer, CHEMIE - DAS BASISWISSEN DER CHEMIE. 12. Auflage, Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart, 2015.

Weiterführende Literatur:
Theodore L. Brown, H. Eugene LeMay, Bruce E. Bursten, CHEMIE. 10. Auflage, Pearson Studium, 2011. (deutsch)

Catherine Housecroft, Edwin Constable, CHEMISTRY: AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC, INORGANIC AND PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY, 3. Auflage, Prentice Hall, 2005.(englisch)

Competencies

Subject-specific Competencies	Concepts and Theories	assessed
	Techniques and Technologies	assessed
Method-specific Competencies	Analytical Competencies	assessed
	Decision-making	assessed
	Problem-solving	assessed
Social Competencies	Communication	fostered
	Cooperation and Teamwork	fostered
Personal Competencies	Adaptability and Flexibility	fostered
	Creative Thinking	assessed
	Critical Thinking	assessed
	Integrity and Work Ethics	fostered
	Self-awareness and Self-reflection	fostered
	Self-direction and Self-management	fostered