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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 about properties of matter, atomic, chemical compounds, chemical reactions, aqueous solutions, gases and simple gas laws, atomic electronic structure, periodic table, chemical bonds, thermochemistry, chemical kinetics and equilibrium, acids and bases, and solutions.
Contents of the Course Unit: The properties of matter, atomic, chemical compounds, chemical reactions, aqueous solutions, gases and simple gas laws, atomic electronic structure, periodic table, chemical bonds, thermochemistry, chemical kinetics and chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, solutions.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Calculate the acid-base balance in solutions.
Calculate the pH and concentrations of the solutions.
Solve questions about gas laws.
Explain the ideal gas law.
Explain the properties of matter.
Define the atomic structures and properties of the elements according to their position in the Periodic Table.
Define the properties of the elements according to their position in the Periodic Table.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Literature search, Group research, Individual research Structure and Properties of Material Lecture, Discussion
2 Literature search, Group research, Individual research Atom, Compound, Electron Sequences Lecture, Discussion
3 Literature search, Group research, Individual research Quantum Numbers, Modern Atomic Theory Lecture, Discussion
4 Literature search, Group research, Individual research Periodic Table and Properties Lecture, Discussion
5 Literature search, Group research, Individual research Classification and Nomenclature of Chemical Compounds Lecture, Discussion
6 Literature search, Group research, Individual research Types of Chemical Reactions, Calculations Lecture, Discussion
7 Literature search, Group research, Individual research The Mole Concept Lecture, Discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature search, Group research, Individual research Solutions, Resolution Lecture, Discussion
10 Literature search, Group research, Individual research Gas Laws Lecture, Discussion
11 Literature search, Group research, Individual research Chemical Kinetics Lecture, Discussion
12 Literature search, Group research, Individual research Chemical Equilibrium Reactions Lecture, Discussion
13 Literature search, Group research, Individual research Thermochemistry Lecture, Discussion
14 Literature search, Group research, Individual research Acids, Bases, Salts and pH Concept Lecture, Discussion
15 Literature search, Group research, Individual research Electrochemistry Lecture, Discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Sackheim, G. I. (2008). An Introduction to Chemistry for Biology Students (9th ed.). USA: Pearson Education.
Petrucci, R. H., Herring, F. G., Madura, J. D., & Bissonnette, C. (2023). General Chemistry: Principles and Modern Applications (12th ed.). USA: Pearson Education.
Brown, T. L., LeMay, H. E., & Bursten, B. E. (2018). Chemistry: the central science (14th ed.). USA: Pearson Educación.
Tro, N. J. (2022). Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (5th ed.). USA: 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

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

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
Total Workload of the Course Unit 128
Workload (h) / 25.5 5
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0