Course Overview

Introduction to general chemistry for life and environmental sciences.

Learning Achievement

・Chemistry I provides students with an in-depth knowledge of the principles of chemistry. Topics in Chemistry I include definition of Matter, Atomic Theory, Nuclear Chemistry, Nature of Light, Electronic Structures of Atoms, Periodicity, Chemical Bonding, Lewis Structure, and Molecular Structures.

・Course object
is to understand an in-depth knowledge of principles of Chemistry and acquire application ability with knowledge of principles.
is to enable learners how to
1. Name and classify compounds and molecules
2. Explain the structure of atoms.
4. Explain periodic trends about atomic properties.
5. Explain and describe chemical bonding theories
7. Draw the Lewis structure and predict chemical properties and write the resonance structures.
8. Determine the geometry of molecules using VSEPR theory and VB theory.
9. Employ VB Theory and Crystal Field Theory to explain properties of coordination compounds.

Competence

Generic Competences 2. Ability for critical and creative thinking
Subject Specific Competences 2. Refinement representing Foundation Major

Course prerequisites

None

Grading Philosophy

A. Final Exam (70%)...Understanding the topics, application ability,
B. Final Report (20%)...Critical Thinking, Problem solving capacity
C. Class Attitude (10%)...Critical Thinking, active involvement

Course schedule

【Notice】

(1) Lectures will be face to face.

(2) The packet will be distributed through manaba

(3) Homework will be uploaded on manaba every week and the deadline is 8th November.
- Download PDF file, print out solve the problems by hand and upload to manaba

(4) Attendance will be checked after class starts.

(5) Grading: Final Exam (70%) + Final Report (4% each, total 20%) + Class Attitude (10%)
【October 3】
・Course Orientation
・The Foundations of Chemistry: Matter

【October 6】
・The Structure of Atoms and Nuclear Chemistry

【October 10】
・Nature of Light

【October 13】
・Electronic Structures of Atoms
・Quantum Numbers and Electron Configurations

【October 17】
・Chemical Periodicity:
・Properties of atoms and Periodicity
・Metals I: Metallurgy.
・Metals II: Properties and Reactions.
・Some Nonmetals and Metalloids.

【October 20】
・Chemical Bonding: Ionic Compounds, covalent bonding, and coordination Compounds.

【October 24】
・Lewis Structure

【October 27】
・Molecular Structure and Covalent Bonding Theories I

【October 31】
・Molecular Structure and Covalent Bonding Theories II

【November 1】
・Molecular Orbitals in Chemical Bonding

【November 9】
・Final Exam

Course type

Lectures

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Kang Seung Won

Other information

Lecture Attendance will be recorded. As discussed at Week 1.

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