Inorganic Chemistry (KJE220)
The course provides a general understanding of the theories and reaction patterns of the elements and their common compounds. This is useful in many career directions including environment, minerals/metal manufacturing, petroleum, health/bioinorganic, geochemistry, batteries, etc. The course contains a compulsory, but exciting, lab course.
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
KJE220
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Content
NB! This is an elective course and may be cancelled if fewer than 10 students are enrolled by August 20th for the autumn semester.
The basic principles of atomic structure, the periodic system, the relationship between the atomic structure of the elements and their physical and chemical properties. The biological and environmental significance of each element. Descriptions of the chemistry to most of the elements will be discussed including the transition metals and a little organometallic chemistry. Scarcity of some metals, as well as recycling/recovery of metals.
In addition, industrial processes used in production of the elements and their compounds will be reviewed, together with their technological, biological and material uses.
The course includes a laboratory course in basic inorganic experiments and qualitative inorganic analysis.
Learning outcome
After completing the course the student should:
- Have a basic knowledge of the various bonding theories
- Understand the interplay between thermodynamics and kinetics and reactions
- Have a basic knowledge of the physical and chemical properties of many of the elements in the periodic table
- Basic knowledge of inorganic chemistry issues in industry (e.g. offshore petroleum industry, metal industry including recycling)
- Be able to carry out simple qualitative tests for inorganic cations and anions
- Be able to write a lab report of their experimental observations
Required prerequisite knowledge
Recommended prerequisites
Exam
Written exam and project assignment
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 9/10 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | Approved tables, Basic calculator specified in general exam regulations, Compendium of formulae, |
| Project assignment | 1/10 | Letter grades | - 1) |
1) Labhefte med egne notater
Both the written exam and the project assignment is by pen and paper.The project assignment consists of a test of unknown ions in the lab. Both assessment forms must be passed in order to get a pass grade in the course.No resit is offered for the project assignment. If a student wishes to redo this, this can be done next time the course is taught.
Coursework requirements
- Compulsory attendance at laboratory
- 10 compulsory assignments of laboratory assignments.
Compulsory activities must be approved to access the written exam.
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Malcolm Andrew KellandCoordinator laboratory exercises:
Xiaoping ZhangCoordinator laboratory exercises:
Lyudmyla NilsenHead of Department:
Päivi Annele Teivainen-LædreCoordinator laboratory exercises:
Liv Margareth AkslandCourse coordinator:
Kåre Bredeli JørgensenMethod of work
Overlapping courses
| Course | Reduction (SP) |
|---|---|
| Inorganic chemistry (BIK180_1) | 10 |