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HBIOA1004 - General Chemistry

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 100/100 4 hours HJELPEMIDD

Course content

Introduction to basic concepts, chemical formulas and nomenclature. Atomic structure, basic orbital theory, quantum number and electron configuration. The periodic system, electronegativity and chemical bondings. Moles, concentrations (molar, mass percent) and dilution. Chemical reactions, reaction equations and stoichiometry. Introduction to gases and gas laws. Chemical equilibrium, Le Chateliers principle. Acids, bases, pH, buffer solutions, titration. Solubility, solubility product, complex ion equilibrium. Basic thermochemistry Oxidation and reduction reactions (oxidation number, balancing). Electrochemistry

Learning outcome

Knowledge - the student:

  • has an understanding of chemical concepts and techniques and it should form the basis for further studies in chemistry-related subjects
  • has knowledge of atoms and molecules, chemical reactions, chemical bonds, intermolecular forces, the periodic system, chemical equilibrium, acid-base-theory, chemical thermodynamics and electrochemistry
  • has knowledge of chemical analysis principle and techniques
  • has good knowledge of health, safety and the environment.
  • has knowledge of chemical safety

Skills - the student:

  • features basic skills in practical laboratory techniques
  • has the skill of conducting experiments, mainly related to quantitative analysis and chemical principles
  • have skills in applying procedures for the safe practice of exercises in the laboratory.

General competence - the student:

  • solves problems both independently and in groups
  • document and portrays results scientifically from lab exercises
  • conducts chemistry experiments safely and responsibly
  • understands the importance of chemistry in the development of a sustainable society.

Learning methods and activities

The topic consists of lectures, theoretical exercises and laboratory course. Expected total workload per student: 200 hours. Approximately 70 of those hours are scheduled activities such as lectures, theoretical exercises, group work and laboratory exercises.

An interdisciplinary chemistry festival is organized in the subjects HBIOA1004 General chemistry and MK103119 Introduction to chemistry. The chemistry festival lasts one week and includes cross-professional group work among the fields of study 298BMI, 427BT, BBIOING and 184BG. Representatives from professional field give lectures and the students solve a contextual group task which is presented in the form of a video. Completion of the group assignment and evaluation count as two compulsory work requirements.

In the compulsory laboratory journals, parts of the tasks must be done in Excel in order to become familiar with the software.

Compulsory assignments

  • Laboratory course
  • Mandatory exercises

Further on evaluation

HMS0001 or equivalent courses must be passed in order to obtain an approved laboratory course. 5 Practical Laboratory exercises with accompanying journal have to be completed and approved to attend to exams. 4 out of 5 calculation exercises have to be approved to attend to exams.

Approved mandatory assignments are valid for four semesters.

Examination aids: Approved Calculator. Tables in chemistry. The periodic system.

If you have used a tool for artificial intelligence in the work on the answer, the answer must contain a description stating which tool(s) were used and how they were used. Verbatim reproduction of AI-generated text must be clearly marked so that it is easy to see what is a quote and what is your own text. This also applies to AI-generated images, codes etc.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Biomedical Laboratory Science (BBIOING)
Biotechnology (427BT)
Medical and Biological Studies (184BG)

Required previous knowledge

Study right requirements

Course materials

Kjemi for ingeniører 2. utgave, Aleksander Sandtorv

Laboratory course journal

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
TKJE1002 7.5 AUTUMN 2020
MK102108 7.5 AUTUMN 2020
MK103119 5.0 AUTUMN 2020
IMAK6004 2.5 AUTUMN 2022
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Ålesund

Subject area(s)
  • Chemistry
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Biological Sciences Ålesund

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 HJELPEMIDD INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring UTS School exam 100/100 HJELPEMIDD INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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