Course Overview

Introduction to general chemistry for life and environmental sciences.

Learning Achievement

Chemistry III provides students with an in-depth knowledge of the principles of chemistry. Topics in Chemistry III cover Chemical Kinetics and Chemical Equilibrium, Chemical Reactions, Acids and Bases, Buffers and Titration Curves, Equilibrium, Electrochemistry, Organic Chemistry

Course Objectives
are to
1. understand an in-depth knowledge of principles of Chemistry.
2. acquire application ability with knowledge of principles.

are enable learners to
1. Determine factors affect the rate of a reaction.
2. Determine equilibrium in chemical reaction and calculate equilibrium concentrations
3. Apply the concepts of acid/base and nucleophile/electrophile to predict a chemical reaction.
4. Balance oxidation-reduction reactions and describe the construction and operation of galvanic and electrolytic electrochemical cells.
5. Explain general properties of major organic functional groups and characterize classes of biological molecules.

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 held face to face

(2) The packet will be distributed through manaba

(3) Homework will be uploaded on manaba every week and the deadline is 14th February.
- 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%)
-Please take a look at Grading Philosphy below
【January 9】
・Chemical Kinetics and Chemical Equilibrium

【January 11】
・Some Types of Chemical Reactions

【January 18】
・Reactions in Aqueous Solutions I: Acids, Bases, and Salts.

【January 23】
・Reactions in Aqueous Solutions II: Calculations

【January 25】
・Ionic Equilibria I: Acids and Bases

【January 30】
・Ionic Equilibria II: Buffers and Titration Curves

【February 1】
・Ionic Equilibria III: The Solubility Product Principle.

【February 6】
・Electrochemistry

【February 8】
・Organic Chemistry I: Formulas, Names and Properties

【February 13】
・Organic Chemistry II: Shapes, selected Reactions, and Biopolymers

【February 15】
・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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