| Module designation | SEDC1001 BASIC CHEMISTRY I |
| Semester(s) in which the module is taught | 1st Semester |
| Person responsible for the module | Ratu Fazlia Inda Rahmayani, S.Pd., M.Sc. |
| Language | Indonesian, English (for lecture material) |
| Relation to curriculum | Mandatory modules for 1st semester students. |
| Teaching methods | Lecture, small group discussion |
| Workload (incl. contact hours, self-study hours) | 3 x 45 hours per semester, comprising: 150 minutes lecture and discussion per week180 minutes structured tasks per week180 minutes learn to be independent per week |
| Credit points | 3 SKS = 5.01 ECTS |
| Required and recommended prerequisites for joining the module | – |
| Module objectives/intended learning outcomes | Through discussions and question-and-answer sessions, students are able to analyze and solve problems related to: conversion factors, significant figures in measurements, precision and accuracy; the nature, classification, and states of matter; submicroscopic representations of elements, compounds, and mixtures; types of matter changes and their indicators; intensive and extensive properties of matter; atomic concepts and the development of atomic theory, with an emphasis on Dalton’s atomic theory; the history, usefulness, and function of the periodic system; atomic structure and electron configuration; Lewis structures; an introduction to chemical bonding; bond polarity; and the balancing of chemical equations—accurately and thoroughly.Through discussions and question-and-answer sessions, students are able to analyze and solve problems related to the nomenclature of inorganic compounds; fundamental laws of chemistry and their applications; the concepts of molecular and structural formulas; writing structural formulas; and limiting reagents—accurately and thoroughly.Through discussions and question-and-answer sessions, students are able to analyze and solve problems related to oxidation numbers and their rules (for both inorganic and organic compounds); the development of redox reactions; redox reaction balancing; solutions—their processes and properties; solubility and the factors affecting it, including unsaturated, saturated, and supersaturated conditions; as well as carbon, organic, and inorganic compounds—their properties, reactions, and the unique characteristics of reactions involving carbon and organic compounds—accurately and thoroughly. |
| Content | This course is designed to strengthen students’ knowledge and understanding of fundamental chemical concepts, including: conversion factors, significant figures in measurements, precision and accuracy; the nature, classification, and states of matter; submicroscopic representations of elements, compounds, and mixtures; types of matter changes and their indicators; intensive and extensive properties of matter; atomic concepts and the development of atomic theory, with emphasis on Dalton’s atomic theory; the history, functions, and significance of the periodic table; atomic structure and electron configuration; Lewis structures; an introduction to chemical bonding and bond polarity; balancing chemical equations; the nomenclature of inorganic compounds; fundamental laws of chemistry and their applications; the concepts of molecular and structural formulas, structural formula writing, and limiting reagents; oxidation numbers and their rules (for both inorganic and organic compounds); the development and balancing of redox reactions; the nature and properties of solutions; solubility and influencing factors, including unsaturated, saturated, and supersaturated states; as well as carbon, organic, and inorganic compounds—their properties, reactions, and the unique characteristics of reactions involving carbon and organic compounds. |
| Exams and assessment formats | written examinations, student presentations, and guided class discussions |
| Study and examination requirements | Quiz: 7.5%Assignment: 35.5%Midterm: 42%Final exam: 15% |
| Recommended literature | Gilbert, T. R., Kirss, R. V., Foster, N., & Bretz, S. L. (2018). Chemistry an Atoms-Focused Approach. In Chemistry an Atoms-Focused Approach. W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.Hein, M., Arena, S., & Willard, C. (2016). Foundation of College Chemistry. John Wiley & SonsHill, J. W., & McCreary, T. W. (2015). Chemistry For Changing Times. PearsonIUPAC. (2014). Compendium of Chemical Terminology: Gold Book. IUPAC. https://doi.org/10.1002/9783527626854.ch7Leigh, G. J., Favre, H. A., & Metanomski, W. V. (1999). Principles of Chemical Nomenclature. A Guide to IUPAC Recommendations Edited by G. J. Leigh. Blackwell Science, Oxford, U.KPetrucci, R. H., Herring, F. G., Madura, J. D., & Bissonnette, C. (2011). General Chemistry Principles and Modern Applications (tenth edit). Pearson.Stuart, M. S., & Amateis, P. G. (2021). Chemistry : the molecular nature of matter and change (ninth edit). McGraw Hill. https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.hb.v02.a0001116 Recommended ArticlesAlcántara, J., de la Fuente, D., Chico, B., Simancas, J., Díaz, I., & Morcillo, M. (2017). Marine atmospheric corrosion of carbon steel: A review. Materials, 10(4). https://doi.org/10.3390/ma10040406Davidowitz, B., Chittleborough, G., & Murray, E. (2010). Student-generated submicro diagrams: A useful tool for teaching and learning chemical equations and stoichiometry. Chemistry Education Research and Practice, 11(3), 154–164. https://doi.org/10.1039/c005464jSchindelholz, E., Risteen, B. E., & Kelly, R. G. (2014). Effect of Relative Humidity on Corrosion of Steel under Sea Salt Aerosol Proxies. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 161(10), C450–C459. https://doi.org/10.1149/2.0221410jes Problem-Silving ExercisesMacnow, A. S. (2020). MCAT® General Chemistry Review. Kaplan Publishing.Mascetta, J., & Kernion, M. (2016). SAT Subject Test Chemistry. In Syria Studies (Vol. 7, Issue 1). Barron’s Educational Series, Inc. Moore, J. T., & Langley, R. H. (2017). 5 Steps to a 5 AP Chemistry. McGraw Hill.Franek, R., Cornelius, C., Garrick, M. B., Coppock, S., & Cato, C. (2014). Cracking teh SAT Chemistry Subject Test. Random House LLC |
| Date of last amendment | August 12, 2024 |