Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School Liberal Arts Education Program
Lecture Code 63210001 Subject Classification Foundation Courses
Subject Name 初修化学[1歯保]
Subject Name
(Katakana)
シヨシユウカガク
Subject Name in
English
Basic Concepts of Chemistry
Instructor TAKEDA KAZUHIKO
Instructor
(Katakana)
タケダ カズヒコ
Campus Across Campuses (videoconferencing, etc.) Semester/Term 1st-Year,  First Semester,  2Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2T) Weds1-4:Online,IAS K204
Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
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Lecture 
Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week   Language of Instruction J : Japanese
Course Level 1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area(Area) 25 : Science and Technology
Course Area(Discipline) 07 : Chemistry
Eligible Students
Keywords Basic Chemistry 
Special Subject for Teacher Education   Special Subject  
Class Status within
Liberal Arts Education
As pre-specialized education, which is organically linked to specialized education, Foundation Courses are aimed at providing students with the basic knowledge necessary to understand specialized studies in their chosen areas, and thereby providing them w 
Expected OutcomeTo understand, acquire, and be able to explain the logical structure and system of the basic disciplines in accordance with each subject and the knowledge and skills necessary for further academic development. 
Class Objectives
/Class Outline
This lecture offers an introduction to basic chemistry and is ideal as a study aid for students in science course or anyone interested in learning the basics of chemistry.  
Class Schedule lesson1 Substance, elements, atoms, molecules and ions. Mixture and separation
lesson2 Atomic structure  and Arrangement of electrons in atom
lesson3 The Periodic table of atoms
lesson4 Atomic mass, molecular weight and molar mass
lesson5 Chemical bonding
lesson6 The three phases of matter and properties of gases
lesson7 Properties of solution
lesson8 Chemical reaction and chemical equations
lesson9 The energy of reaction  and velocities of reaction
lesson10 Chemical equilibrium
lesson11 Acids and bases
lesson12 Redox reaction : Oxidation  and reduction
lesson13 Ionization tendency and electrochemical cells
lesson14 Introduction of organic chemistry
lesson15 Examination

Homework exercise: once in 2-3 weeks
Term-end examinations  
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
Text: Kiso Kagaku, T. Kishida et al. Ohmsha, 2007.
Lecture notes and papers will be available on Bb9 system and/or web site. 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
 
(More Details) Textbook, PowerPoint, Handouts 
Learning techniques to be incorporated  
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
Before each lecture, prepare the following key words in text book.
Lesson1 Substance, Elements, Atoms, Molecules, Ions. Mixture, Compounds
Lesson2 Atoms, Nucleus, Proton, Neutron, Isotope, Electron, Electron orbitals
Lesson3 The Periodic table of atoms
Lesson4 Atomic mass, Molecular weight, Molar mass
Lesson5 Chemical bonding, Covalent bond, Metallic bond, Ionic bond, Hydrogen bond, Van der Waals force
Lesson6 Melting, Vaporization, Condensation Freezing, Sublimation Deposition, Pressure, Boyle's law, Charles's Law, Ideal gas,
Lesson7 Vapor pressure, Concentration, Boiling point elevation, Freezing point Lowing
Lesson8 Chemical reaction, Chemical equations
Lesson9 The energy of reaction, Velocities of reaction, Hess's Law, Activation Energy
Lesson10 Chemical equilibrium
Lesson11 Acids, Bases, Weak acids, pH, Dissociation Neutralization, Buffer
Lesson12 Redox reaction, Oxidation, Reduction
Lesson13 Ionization tendency, Electrochemical cells, Battery
Lesson14 Organic compounds, hydrocarbon, Benzene ring, Substituent 
Requirements  
Grading Method Exercise reports (30%) and term-end examinations (70%) 
Practical Experience  
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it  
Message  
Other   
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching. 
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