Information Package / Course Catalogue
Basic Chemistry
Course Code: KMY164
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 4
Prt.: 0
Credit: 4
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

to develop students' ability to think about matter properties and measurement, atoms and atomic theory, the atomic electron structure of the periodic table and some atomic properties, compounds, stoichiometry and chemical reactions, gases, provide theoretical knowledge in a systematic and comprehensive information on chemical bonds and the basic concepts of chemistry

Course Content

Basic terms and unit systems in chemistry, classification and properties of matter, atomic structure and the periodic table and periodic properties, electronic structure of atoms, atomic mass and mole concept, chemical formulas, naming of compounds, reactions and stoichiometric calculations, chemical bonds, and inter-particle forces, Molecules and properties, gases and solids, liquids, solutions and numerical properties of the solution, the solution calculations, acids and bases, thermochemistry, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium and balance of species, solubility equilibria, acid-base equilibria, buffer solutions, thermochemistry, electrochemistry, organic chemistry, organic compounds, Biochemistry, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Cem ESEN
Learning Outcomes
1.To understand the aim of chemistry, material properties and the classification
2.To understand the first discoveries in chemistry, atomic theory and the structure of atoms
3.To understand the periodic table, and the number of moles Avogadro
4.To distinguish the periodic properties of elements, understand the types of chemical compounds, to make formulas and naming
5.being able to make stoichiometric calculations using chemical reactions and to distinguish chemical reactions equality
6.be able to understand the covalent bonding, molecular geometry and hybridization of atomic orbitals
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Genel Kimya-Temel Kavramlar, 4. baskı, Raymond Chang (Çeviri Editörleri: Tahsin Uyar, Serpil Aksoy, Recai İnam), Palme Yayıncılık (2009-Ankara)
2.Lecturer lecture notes
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The basic unit and unit systems Chemistry
Week 2 - Theoretical
The classification and properties of the substance
Week 3 - Theoretical
Periodic table and periodic properties
Week 4 - Theoretical
electronic structure of atoms, atomic mass and mole concept
Week 5 - Theoretical
Chemical formulas
Week 6 - Theoretical
Nomenclature of Compound
Week 7 - Theoretical
Reactions and stoichiometric calculations
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Problem solving (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Molecules and their properties
Week 10 - Theoretical
Chemical bonds
Week 11 - Theoretical
Gases and solids
Week 12 - Theoretical
Liquids and Solutions
Week 13 - Theoretical
Solution calculations
Week 14 - Theoretical
Acids and bases
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142484
Midterm Examination131233
Final Examination131233
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
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PÇ-5
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OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
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OÇ-4
5
5
5
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OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-6
5
5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026