Course: Introduction to General and Physical Chemistry

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Course title Introduction to General and Physical Chemistry
Course code KFC/UOFCH
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Berka Karel, prof. RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Elementary particles 2. Structure of atoms 3. Quantum theory 4. Molecules 5. Oscillationand rotation of molecules 6. Weak intermolecule interaction and their importance 7. Symmetry of molecules and stereochemistry 8. Groups of molecules 9. Structure of biomacromolecules 10. Potential energy hypersurface

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training)
Learning outcomes
Students will be introduced to current theories regarding the structure of atoms, molecules, and intermolecular interactions, which play a role in general and physical chemistry.
ability to describe the structure of atoms and molecules following wave mechanics
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam, Written exam

Students must achieve a score of 60 percent in the written test and defend their results in an oral examination.
Recommended literature
  • B. Hájek, L. Jenšovský, V. Klimešová. (1971). Příklady z obecné a anorganické chemie. Praha.
  • F. Březina a kolektiv. (1994). Stereochemie a některé fyzikálně chemické metody studia anorganických látek. Olomouc.
  • H. Langfeldová a kolektív. (1990). Anorganická chémia: Príklady a úlohy v anorganickej chémii. Bratislava.
  • J. Kameníček, Z. Šindelář, M. Klečková. (2009). Příklady a úlohy z obecné a anorganické chemie. Olomouc.
  • J. Vacík. (2000). Obecná chemie. Praha.
  • L. Žúrková a kol. (1985). Všeobecná chémia. Bratislava.
  • R. H. Petrucci, F. G. Herring, J. D. Madura. (2016). General Chemistry: Principles and Modern Applications. Pearson College Div.
  • R. Polák, R. Zahradník. (2000). Obecná chemie. Praha.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Applied Chemistry (2025) Category: Chemistry courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter