Course Description of General Chemistry

Institution: Umm Al-Qura University                    

College/Department: Faculty of Applied Sciences / Chemistry Department

1.  Course title and code: General Chemistry 1 (4021011-4)

2.  Credit hours: Four (3 theoretical + 1 practical) hrs.

3.  Program(s) in which the course is offered (If general elective available in many programs indicate this rather than list programs):

All Programs

4.  Name of faculty member responsible for the course:

Prof. Mohamed Ismail Awad

5.  Level/year at which this course is offered: 1st / 1

6.  Pre-requisites for this course (if any): ---------

7.  Co-requisites for this course (if any): ---------

8.  Location if not on main campus: ---------------

1.  Summary of the main learning outcomes for students enrolled in the course.

This course is an introductory chemistry course designed to prepare students for college level chemistry courses. The course introduces some basic principles of physicl, organic and inorganic chemistry.

2. Briefly describe any plans for developing and improving the course that are being implemented.  (eg increased use of IT or web based reference material,  changes in content as a result of new research in the field).

• The use of teaching intelligent classes for lectures.

• Encourage students to prepare reports in general topics in chemistry.

• The use of information technology or the Internet in order to increase  awareness of the concepts of chemistry.

• Link the theoretical and practical sides of the course to help the students to understand and interpret the properties of the chemical compounds.

1. Topics to be Covered

Topic

No of

Weeks

Contact hours

Units of measurements; SI- units, intensive and extensive properties, uncertainty in measurements (precision and accuracy).

1

3

Significant figures: Rounding significant figures, Using significant figures in addition, subtraction, multiplication and divisions.

1

3

States of matter and measurement, molecules and molecular compounds.

2

6

The periodic table, nomenclature, electronic structure of atoms, simple periodic properties of the elements.

2

6

Chemical bonding, molecular geometry, and properties of various states of matter.

1

3

Ions and ionic compounds, chemical reaction types.

1

3

Stoichiometry, atomic and molecular weights.

1

3

The mole, simple quantitative calculations with chemical reactions.

1

3

Basics of chemical equilibrium.

1

3

Acids and bases.

1

3

Thermochemistry.

1

3

Hydrocarbons, nomenclature and simple reactions.

1

3

 Topics to be Covered

List of Experiments

The practical part includes the following experiments:

No of

Weeks

Contact hours

Introduction

1

3

Density and viscosity of liquids.

1

3

Compound type (polar – nonpolar – ionic).

1

3

Chemical reactions.

1

3

Acids and bases and pH measurements and calculations.

1

3

Titration of vinegar.

1

3

Oxidation-reduction reactions.

1

3

Molar mass of acid.

1

3

Qualitative analysis (acidic and basic radicals).

1

3

Collegative properties (determination of molecular weight).

1

3

Determination of the heat capacity of the calorimeter.

1

3

Determination of the critical solution temperature of phenol - water system

1

3

Review

1

3

Final Exam.

1

3

2. Course components (total contact hours per semester):            

Lecture:

42

Tutorial: 

---

Practical/Fieldwork/Internship:

42

Other:

3. Additional private study/learning hours expected for students per week. (This should be an average: for the semester not a specific requirement in each week)

- 2 hours  

4. Development of Learning Outcomes in Domains of Learning 

For each of the domains of learning shown below indicate:

A brief summary of the knowledge or skill the course is intended to develop;

A description of the teaching strategies to be used in the course to develop that knowledge or skill.

The methods of student assessment to be used in the course to evaluate learning outcomes in the domain concerned.

Knowledge 

5. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester:

Assessment

Assessment task (eg. essay, test, group project, examination etc.)

Week due

Proportion of Final Assessment

1

Class activities, Attendances and Duties

Throughout the Term

10%

2

Mid-Term Exam (s)

5-14

20%

3

Lab Activity and Final Exam on Lab

Throughout the Term

30%

4

Final Exam

End of the Term

40%

5

Total

100%

1. Arrangements for availability of faculty for individual student consultations and academic advice. (include amount of time faculty are available each week)

Presence of faculty members to provide counselling and advice.

Office Hours: weekly during working hours, and to create appropriate means.

Academic Advising for students to those who need it, and taking into account the appropriate test for that Member.

1. Required Text(s)

pp. Atkins and J. de Paula, Physical Chemistry, 10th  ed., 2006, New York.

2. Essential References

B. S. Bahl, Essential of physical chemistry, S. Chand & Co. , 1995, New Delhi, India.

G. Rakshi, Physical Chemistry, 1995.

J. E. Brady, and J. E. Humiston, General Chemistry Principles and Structure, 5th edition, 1990, JohnWiley &Sons.

3. Recommended Books and Reference Material (Journals, Reports, etc) (Attach List)

Chemistry, R. Chang, 10th Edition, McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2011.

4. Electronic Materials, Web Sites etc

Power point lectures.

5. Other learning material such as computer-based programs/CD, professional standards

Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word

Indicate requirements for the course including size of classrooms and laboratories (ie number of seats in classrooms and laboratories, extent of computer access etc.)

1.  Accommodation (Lecture rooms, laboratories, etc.)

Classroom capacity (60) students. 

To supply the classrooms with the appropriate educational means.

2. Computing resources

Hall is equipped with a computer and Data Show and TV.

3. Other resources (specify --eg. If specific laboratory equipment is required, list requirements or attach list)

None

1 Strategies for Obtaining Student Feedback on Effectiveness of Teaching

Complete the questionnaire evaluation of the course in particular.

Assess the progress of the operation by the students using the evaluation forms or group discussion in order to reach weaknesses and processed.

2  Other Strategies for Evaluation of Teaching by the Program/Department Instructor

Observations and the assistance of colleagues.

Independent evaluation for extent to achieve students the standards.

Iindependent advice of the duties and tasks.

3  Processes for Improvement of Teaching

• for teaching methods.
• Continuous training of member staff.
• Review of strategies proposed.
• Providing new tools for learning.
• he application of e-learning.
• Exchange of experiences internal and external.

4. Processes for Verifying Standards of Student Achievement (e.g. check marking by an independent  member teaching staff of a sample of student work, periodic exchange and remarking of tests or a sample of assignments with staff at another institution)

• Check marking of a sample of exam papers, or student work.
• Exchange corrected sample of assignments or exam basis with another staff member for the same course in other faculty.

5 Describe the planning arrangements for periodically reviewing course effectiveness and planning for improvement.

• Periodic Review of the contents of the syllabus and modify the negatives.
• other staff of the course.
• a visiting staff to evaluate of the course.
• for teachers of the course.