Key words
Applied Chemistry
Objectives
The course is pointed to formation of attitudes (logic thinking, critical sense, methodical and logic problem solving) by means off information presenting methods (diversifying teaching by means of different didactical resources), intensive use of dialectical methods, co-operative method (teamwork), individual tasks.
Topics
General & Inorganic Chemistry:
matter; periodic system; formulas & nomenclature of binary, ternary and complex substances; reaction equations; atomic models; chemical bond; polar and apolar substances; solubility; chemical equilibrium; quantitative aspects (concentrations, moles, amount of matter), pH, redoxreactions.
Organic Chemistry:
formulas & nomenclature of hydrocarbons; typical organic functions; wood preserving substances; natural & synthetic polymers; synthetic adhesives.
Laboratory practice:
safety & risks; making reports; exercises; qualitative & quantitative tests; reactions; solubility; acids & bases; pH; titration & titrationcurve; instrumental techniques: i.e. pH-measurements; separation techniques: i.e. distillation & adsorption; investigations of natural & synthetic polymers; synthesis of artificial polymers; consultation of simple technical & scientific reports.
Prerequisites
No specific foreknowledge is required.
High school degree or similar is a good bases.
Final Objectives
Materials used
- teacher's course
- other textbook(s)
- background information
- scientific & technical literature
- school library materials ...
Study costs
Ca. 25 €
Study guidance
Theoretical course.
On simple demand an appointment can be made to discuss theoretical and practical problems.
Extra problems can be solved and are commented .
Practicum.
The evolution of the students is monitored by discussion of the different reports and individual tasks.
Teaching Methods
- Lectures
- demonstrations
- exercises
- individual reports
- group reports
- home study
Assessment
Scoring system :
written examination,
written tests.
Theoretical course:
two semestrial examinations (open questions, multiple choice, exercises, theoretical questions; open book examination).
Practicum:
permanent evaluation.
Lecturer(s)
Willy Eemans
Caroline Van der Meerssche
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