Basic Chemistry
The course contains basic general inorganic chemistry, basic organic chemistry, as well as selected topics in basic biochemistry:
- Atomic structure and the structure of the periodic table.
- Bonding relationships, nomenclature and stoichiometry.
- State of matter (solid, liquid and gas) and water solutions.
- Acid-base concepts (including buffers and inorganic compounds that exhibit acid-base properties when dissolved in water).
- Reduction and oxidation and some related concepts and reactions.
- Organic chemistry, functional groups and nomenclature.
- Biochemistry and description of the structure of some important families of biocompounds.
The subject is reserved for students of the following study programmes:
- Aquaculture Management, Bachelor's Programme
- Veterinary Nursing, Bachelor's Programme
Other students can get admitted if there are places available. Contact student advisor.
Students must meet current admission requirements for the associated study programme.
NB! Students must have completed KJE1001 Laboratory Safety before using laboratories, laboratory equipment or performing high-risk procedures.
After completing the course, the student must have obtained:
Knowledge:
- have knowledge of the naming and composition of atoms and molecules
- have knowledge of different kinds of reactions and chemical bonds
- have knowledge of intermolecular interactions
- have knowledge of inorganic and organic chemistry, as well as biomolecules
Skills:
- are able to understand and apply basic methods and principles in inorganic and organic chemistry (e.g. to relate properties of different substances to their molecular structure and intermolecular forces)
- have basic skills in practical laboratory work and safety in the laboratory
- are able to apply and convey knowledge of basic naming rules for chemical compounds
General competence:
- can account for basic chemical terms and principles that form the background for chemical processes taking place in living organisms
Compulsory:
- Aquaculture Management, Bachelor's Programme
- Veterinary Nursing, Bachelor's Programme
Composite assessment (SV2), grading rule: Letter grades
- Compulsory participation (OD) - 3 lab exercises (out of 4), counts 0/100 of the grade, grading rule: Approved/Not approved.
- Work requirements 1 (AK) - 3 lab reports (out of 4 - participation in the laboratory is a prerequisite for writing the related report), counts 0/100 of the grade, grading rule: Approved/Not approved.
- Work requirements 2 (AK1) - theory assignments (at least every second must be approved), counts 0/100 of the grade, grading rule: Approved/not approved.
- Written school exam (SK1), max. 4 hours, counts 100/100 of the grade, grading scale: Letter grades (A-F).
For more information, follow your teacher's instructions and announcements.
Calculator:
- Casio fx-82 with one or more letters in addition (but not numbers) or equivalent approved calculator
And pen, ruler.
Periodensystem der Elemente.
Molecular model set.
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Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:
KJ100F - Basic Chemistry - 7.5 credits
BIO101 - Chemistry and Environment - 7.5 credits
KJ103F - Chemistry and Biophysics - 2.5 credits