GENERAL CHEMISTRY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BEY147E	GENERAL CHEMISTRY	1	2	2	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. HATİCE MERVE BAYRAM
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ISMAIL A. M. ELHATY
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It's aimed to gain knowledge and attitudes regarding the properties of matter, classification, units, atomic theories, the periodic table, the concept of mole, chemical bonds, pH, solutions, acids, bases, gases, and chemical reactions.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Matter and its properties, unit conversions, atoms, the periodic table, the concept of mole, chemical bonds, pH, aqueous solutions, acids and bases, gases and simple gas laws, and chemical reactions.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Identifies the fundamental concepts of chemistry.
Analyzes chemical events using scientific methods.
Discovers the interactions between particles that make up matter by exploring atoms and atomic models, and analyzes these interactions.
Distinguishes different states of matter based on their physical and chemical properties.
Uses correct unit conversions, mole number, and Avogadro's number.
Explains the chemical properties of elements using the periodic table.
Distinguishes between types of chemical bonds and compares the properties of different bonds.
Analyzes the acidic and basic properties of solutions using the concept of pH.
Analyzes the properties of solutions and uses the conversion of concentration units.
Analyzes the chemical reactions of acids and bases and neutralization, and computes their strength.
Explains the behavior of gases and gas laws.
Computes relevant calculations by balancing chemical reactions.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature search, Group research, Individual research	Introduction to General Chemistry and Scientific Method	Lecture, Discussion
2	Literature search, Group research, Individual research	Matter, Structure and Properties of Matter	Lecture, Discussion
3	Literature search, Group research, Individual research	Classification and Separation of Matters	Lecture, Discussion
4	Literature search, Group research, Individual research	Units and Conversion Factor	Lecture, Discussion
5	Literature search, Group research, Individual research	Atoms and Atomic Theories	Lecture, Discussion
6	Literature search, Group research, Individual research	Atoms and the Periodic Table	Lecture, Discussion
7	Literature search, Group research, Individual research	The Mole Concept and Avagadro's Number	Lecture, Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature search, Group research, Individual research	Chemical Bonds	Lecture, Discussion
10	Literature search, Group research, Individual research	pH Concept	Lecture, Discussion
11	Literature search, Group research, Individual research	Solutions and Solubility	Lecture, Discussion
12	Literature search, Group research, Individual research	Acids	Lecture, Discussion
13	Literature search, Group research, Individual research	Bases	Lecture, Discussion
14	Literature search, Group research, Individual research	Gases	Lecture, Discussion
15	Literature search, Group research, Individual research	Chemical Reactions	Lecture, Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Sackheim, G. (2002). An introduction to chemistry for biology students (7th ed.). Pearson Benjamin Cummings.
Petrucci, R. H., Harring, F. G., Madura, J. D., & Bissonnette, C. (2017). General chemistry: Principles and modern applications (11th ed.). Pearson.
Brown, T. L., LeMay, H. E., & Bursten, B. E. (2018). Chemistry: The central science (14th ed.). Pearson Educación.
Tro, N. J. (2022). Chemistry: A molecular approach (5th ed.). Pearson Boston.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Assess the knowledge of all disciplines that examine the relationship between humans, the environment and food and form the basis of nutrition and dietetic practice.					4
2	Define current knowledge and practices in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use up-to-date technological resources in the process of obtaining and providing information in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Assess general health problems related to nutrition.						5
2	Explain the Nutrition and Dietetics practices by using knowledge in this field.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply legal and ethical principles in the use of knowledge in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply knowledge and skills in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.				3
2	Follow the plans, policies, laws, regulations and legislations that affect the dietitian profession.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the knowledge about Nutrition and Dietetics with a critical perspective.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow new developments in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics with sufficient foreign language knowledge.					4
2	Communicate effective verbal and written interaction between individuals.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the factors affecting the food quality of the individual and society in the production-consumption chain.	0
2	Respond to patients' health, social and environmental problems.	0
3	Evaluate the nutritional status of the patients.	0
4	Interpret the clinical findings of the patients in terms of nutrition.	0
5	Plan patients-specific nutritional treatments.	0

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	14	4	56
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	2	14
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	51	0	128