Information Package / Course Catalogue
General Chemistry I
Course Code: İFB513
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

Examine the behaviour of atoms and molecules.

Course Content

Chemistry and properties of matter, atomic structure and atomic theory, chemical compounds, chemical reactions in aqueous solution, reactions, gases,thermochemistry, atomic orbitals with the placement of electrons, the periodic table, chemical bonding, liquids, solids and intermolecular forces

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to understand the importance of science in chemistry.
2.To be able to define the concepts of atomic number, mass number and isotopes.
3.To be able to place the periodic table of elements and detect metals, nonmetals and semi-metals.
4.To be able to identify and calculate the energy associated with different types of energyreactions
5.To be able to understand the formation of chemical bonds and molecular geometry
6.To be able to acquire the properties of gases.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Mortimer, C. E. 1993; Modern Üniversite Kimyası, Çağlayan Basımevi, İstanbul
2.R.H.Petrucci, W.S.Harwood, F.G.Herring “General Chemistry Principles and Modern Applications”, Prentice Hall 2002
3.Atasoy, Basri. “Genel Kimya”. Gündüz Eğitim ve Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2000
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Chemistry definition, scope, importance, influence our lives and a brief overview ofthe historical development of chemistry
Week 2 - Theoretical
Elektronic structure of the atom and atomic nucleus, protons, neutrons and electrons, atomic theories
Week 3 - Theoretical
Modern atom theory
Week 4 - Theoretical
Introduction to periodic table of chemical elements in the periodic classification and characteristics
Week 5 - Theoretical
Ionization energy, electronegativity, atomic size, electron affinity
Week 6 - Theoretical
Introduction of chemical bonds, Lewis formulas o0f molecules, formal charge
Week 7 - Theoretical
Introduction of chemical bonds, Lewis formulas o0f molecules, formal charge
Week 8 - Theoretical
Molecular geometry, Hybridization and hybrid orbitals- MIDTERM
Week 9 - Theoretical
Dipole moment, Theories of Covalent Bonds, bond length, multiple bonds
Week 10 - Theoretical
Dipole moment, Theories of Covalent Bonds, bond length, multiple bonds
Week 11 - Theoretical
Chemical reactions and equations, reaction types
Week 12 - Theoretical
Oxidation-reduction reactions and balancing equations, mole and chemical calculations
Week 13 - Theoretical
Gases and their properties
Week 14 - Theoretical
Gases and their properties
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Assignment510050
Reading59045
Midterm Examination110212
Final Examination120323
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-5
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PÇ-8
PÇ-9
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OÇ-1
5
3
3
2
3
4
OÇ-2
5
3
3
3
OÇ-3
5
3
3
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3
OÇ-4
5
3
4
3
OÇ-5
5
3
3
3
OÇ-6
5
3
4
3
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