CHEM 101 - Chemistry-I

CHEM 101 - Chemistry-I

Section A: General Information

  • Course Title: Chemistry-I

  • Type of Course: Compulsory, Theory, Non-departmental

  • Offered to: EEE

  • Pre-requisite Course(s): None

Section B: Course Details

Course Content (As approved by the Academic Council)

Modern concept of atomic structure, Modern periodic table with special reference to group chemistry, Dual nature of electron and modern concept of chemical bond, Properties and molecular structure, Modern concept of acids and bases. Selected topics of organic chemistry. Different types of solutions and their compositions, Properties of dilute solution, Phase rule, phase diagram of monocomponent systems, Thermochemistry, Chemical kinetics, Chemical equilibria, Electric properties of solution and electrochemical cells.

Course Objectives

To provide an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of building components in atoms, molecules and thus matters, solution system, rate process and energetics of physico-chemical systems.

To enable students building a foundation on underlying state-of-the-art scientific knowledge, and to develop critical thinking abilities for identifying and resolving the issues they will encounter in their professional career.

Knowledge required

N/A

Course Outcomes

CO Statement:

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

Corresponding PO(s)* Domains and Taxonomy level(s)** Delivery Method(s) and Activity(-ies) Assessment Tool(s)
CO-1 Identify fundamental concepts of atomic structure, chemical bonding, and periodic properties according to quantum theory PO(a) C1 Lectures, Homework Written exams, class test
CO-2 Illustrate the basic principles associated with properties atom/molecule, solution, chemical equilibria, chemical kinetics, phase diagram and electrochemistry PO(a) C2 Lectures, Homework, presentation Written exams, class test
CO-3 Solve problems associated with physical and chemical changes PO(b) C3 Homework, lecture Written exams, class test
CO-4 Analyze the behavior of materials and chemical systems with the principles of chemistry PO(c) C4 Lecture, presentation Written exams, class test

* Cognitive Domain Taxonomy Levels: C1 – Knowledge, C2 – Comprehension, C3 – Application, C4 – Analysis, C5 – Synthesis, C6 – Evaluation, Affective Domain Taxonomy Levels: A1: Receive; A2: Respond; A3: Value (demonstrate); A4: Organize; A5: Characterize; Psychomotor Domain Taxonomy Levels: P1: Perception; P2: Set; P3: Guided Response; P4: Mechanism; P5: Complex Overt Response; P6: Adaptation; P7: Organization

Program Outcomes (PO): PO(a) Engineering Knowledge, PO(b) Problem Analysis, PO(c) Design/development Solution, PO(d) Investigation,
PO(e) Modern tool usage, PO(f) The Engineer and Society, PO(g) Environment and sustainability, PO(h) Ethics, PO(i) Individual work and team work,
PO(j). Communication, PO(k) Project management and finance, PO(l) Life-long Learning

* For details of program outcome (PO) statements, please see the departmental website or course curriculum

Mapping of Knowledge Profile, Complex Engineering Problem Solving and Complex Engineering Activities

K1 K2 K3 K4 K5 K6 K7 K8 P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5

Lecture Plan

13 Lecture Plan: Teacher-1
Lecture Topics References Corresponding CO(s)
L1 General Introduction -
L2 Different types of solutions CO2, CO4
L3 Dilute solution and Colligative properties, Vapor pressure lowering CO2, CO4
L4 elevation of boiling point, depression of freezing point, osmotic pressure CO2, CO4
L5 Electric properties of solution CO2, CO4
L6 Electrochemical cells CO2, CO3
L7 Corrosion, energy storage CO2, CO3
L8 Class Test-1
L9 Phase rule CO2, CO3
L10 Phase, component and degrees of freedom, phase rule, CO2, CO3
L11 Phase diagrams CO2, CO3
L12 Thermochemistry and laws of thermochemistry CO2, CO4
L13 Thermochemistry and Energy CO2, CO4
L14 Hess's law , kirchhoff's law, CO2, CO4
L15 Scope of chemical kinetics, rate law CO2, CO3
L16 Integrated rate laws CO2, CO3
L17 Theories of reaction rate, effect of temperature CO2, CO3
L18 Dynamic equilibria, equilibrium constant CO2, CO4
L19 Mathematic problems with Chemical equilibrium CO3, CO4
L20 Reaction quotient, le chatelier principle, CO2, CO4
L21 Class Test-2
13 Lecture Plan: Teacher-2
Lecture Topics References Corresponding CO(s)
L1 General introduction and need of chemistry of engineering students -
L2 Concepts of atomic structure, subatomic particles, atomic spectra, Bohr’s Atomic model of hydrogen CO1, CO3
L3 Wave- particle duality of matter and energy: blackbody radiation and plank’s quantum theory, photoelectric effect, dual nature of light CO1, CO2
L4 Broglie’s matter wave, Dual nature of electron and Heisenberg uncertainty principle CO3, CO4
L5 Schrodinger wave equation, quantum numbers, Electron configuration of multielectron systems, effect of electronic configuration on atom’s size, effective nuclear charge, CO3, CO2
L6 Electron configuration and chemical periodicity CO1, CO2
L7 Electron configuration and chemical periodicity CO1, CO2
L8 Chemical bond and energies involved in chemical bonding CO1, CO2
L9 Geometry of Molecules CO1, CO2
L10 Quantum concepts of bonding CO3, CO4
L11 Class Test 1
L12 Periodic law and the periodic table CO1, CO2
L13 Periodic variation of properties CO1, CO3
L14 Transition metals CO1, CO2
L15 Properties and theories of metal complex CO1, CO4
L16 Properties and use of noble gases CO1, CO4
L17 Acids and bases: concepts CO1, CO3
L18 Acids and bases: theories CO1, CO4
L19 Class test 2
L20 Selected topics of Organic chemistry CO1
L21 Conducting polymers CO1

Assessment Strategy

Class Participation: Class participation and attendance will be recorded in every class.

Continuous Assessment: Continuous assessment of any of the activities such as quizzes, assignments, presentations, etc. The scheme of the continuous assessment for the course will be declared on the first day of classes

Final Examination: A comprehensive term final examination will be held at the end of the Term following the guidelines of the academic Council.

Distribution of Marks

  • Class Participation 10%

  • Continuous Assessment 20%

  • Final Examination 70%

  • Total 100%

Learning Resources

Chemistry by Raymond Chang, Kenneth A. Goldsby

General Chemistry by Ebbing, Darrell, Gammon, Steven D.

Principles of Physical Chemistry by Kindle edition by Maron, S. H., Prutton, C.F.

Chemistry: The Central Science (MasteringChemistry)by Theodore Brown, H. LeMay, Bruce Bursten, Catherine Murphy, Patrick Woodward, Matthew Stoltzfus

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