KIM 101 - General Chemistry

Aims of this course are to give information about the relation between matter and chemistry, chemical laws and concepts, calculations about formula and equations, the structure of matter and material and changes occuring in the structure, to prepare solutions. In addition, to provide a through introduction to the basic principles of chemistry to engineering students in order to prepare them for further study in chemistry and support their understanding and design of practical applications in their fields.

Atoms, basic chemical reactions, aqueous solutions, gases, acids and bases, chemical equilibrium, chemicas kinetic, organic compounds, chemical bonds, oxidation-reduction, periodic table and its properties.

General Chemistry: Principles and Modern Applications, 11th ed. 2016 – Ralph H. Petrucci, F. Geoffrey Herring, Jeffry D. Madura, Carey Bissonnette; Pearson.

• Online materials, including powerpoint slides and reading assignments. The materials for each topic will be uploaded to campus information system every week.

Students are expected to read the corresponding textbook chapters for each lecture, in addition to studying the posted presentations, and any additional materials.

• Participation and professionalism is expected in class.  
• Attendance is expected of all students at all classroom sessions. In the event of your absence, you are held responsible for all material covered or assigned during class.

All academic work must meet the standards contained in university policy. Students are responsible for informing themselves about those standards before performing any academic work. A student must always submit work that represents his or her original words or ideas.