Course title
M20690001
General Chemistry B

 PAOLO MELE
Course description
This course introduces foundations of chemistry at the university level, including equilibrium phenomena; nuclear chemistry; chemistry of the main group of elements; the transition elements and coordination compounds; the rare earth elements.
Purpose of class
The aim of this course is to help students acquire an understanding of the principles of chemistry and chemical elements on the advanced level.
Goals and objectives

 Goals and objectives Course Outcomes
1. The students will be able to understand thermochemistry, acid and bases, and solubility
A-1
2. The students will be able to understand thermodynamics, electrochemistry and basic chemistry
A-1
3. The students will be able to master the periodic table and the periodic properties of the elements
A-1
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Partial exam #1 Partial exam #2 Partial exam #3 Total.
1. 40% 40%
2. 40% 40%
3. 20% 20%
Total. 40% 40% 20% -
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Introduction to the course. Discussion of evaluation method and lecture contents.
Thermochemistry. 		review of lecture handouts at home 190分
2. Acid and base chemistry review of lecture handouts at home 190分
3. Acid and base equilibria review of lecture handouts at home 190分
4. Solubility and complex ion-equilibria review of lecture handouts at home 190分
5. partial exam #1 on class 1, 2, 3, 4 and discussion over the correct answers preparation of exam #1 190分
6. Thermodynamics and equilibrium review of lecture handouts at home 190分
7. Electrochemistry review of lecture handouts at homee 190分
8. Nuclear chemistry review of lecture handouts at home 190分
9. Partial exam #2 on class 6, 7, 8 and discussion over the correct answers preparation of exam #2 190分
10. Periodic table of the elements and periodic properties review of lecture handouts at home 190分
11. Chemistry of main groups (block s and block p) review of lecture handouts at home 190分
12. Chemistry of transition elements (block d and f) - part 1 review of lecture handouts at home 190分
13. Chemistry of transition elements (block d and f) - part 2 review of lecture handouts at home 190分
14. Partial exam #3 on class 10, 11, 12, 13 and discussion over the correct answers preparation of exam #3 180分
Total. - - 2650分
Goals and objectives (Other Courses)
A:Fundamental Mechanical Engineering B:Advanced Mechanical Engineering C:Environment and Materials Engineering D:Chemistry and Biotechnology E:Electrical Engineering and Robotics G:Advanced Electronic Engineering F:Information and Communications Engineering L:Computer Science and Engineering H:Urban Infrastructure and Environment
Language
English
Evaluation method and criteria
The partial exam #1 in the classroom will contribute 40% of student`s grade.
The partial exam #2 in the classroom will contribute 40% of student`s grade.
The partial exam #3 in the classroom will contribute 20% of student`s grade.
Final examination will not be held.
To pass, the students must earn a total score of 60% or more.
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in outside of the class (ScombZ, mail, etc.)
Textbooks and reference materials
Reference materials are the handouts distributed at the end of each class
Supporting texts are 1) General Chemistry by Darrell Ebbing and Steven D. Gammon, 11th edition 2) Chemistry of the Elements by N.N. Greenwood and A. Earnshaw, 2nd edition
Prerequisites
Basic Chemsitry courses
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Contact via e-mail for establishing an appointment, to the e-mail addresses
    For Spring semester: to Paolo Mele: pmele[at]shibaura-it.ac.jp (substitute "[at] with "@")
    For Fall semester to Kumkum Ahmed: kumkum[at]shibaura-it.ac.jp (substitute "[at] with "@")
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
More than one class is interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A N/A
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 3.GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
  • 4.QUALITY EDUCATION
  • 7.AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
  • 13.CLIMATE ACTION
Last modified : Mon Sep 01 16:58:24 JST 2025