Course title
M20570001
Basic Chemistry

 SAKAI Naomichi
Middle-level Diploma Policy (mDP)
Program / Major mDP Goals
先進国際課程 A-1 A-1 Students shall obtain basic and advanced knowledge and skills in mathematics, natural and computer sciences as well as presentation skills to communicate on their knowledge with scholars from various fields.
(改組前)先進国際課程 A-1 A-1 Students shall obtain basic and advanced knowledge and skills in mathematics, natural and computer sciences as well as presentation skills to communicate on their knowledge with scholars from various fields.
Purpose of class
The purpose of this course is to provide catch-up opportunities to learn basics of chemistry for those students who did not take chemistry course in secondary education.
Course description
The course covers the basic level of chemistry for international baccalaureate. The students will learn the basics of stoichiometric relationships, atomic structure, periodicity, chemical bonding, chemical energetics, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acids ＆ bases, redox reactions, organic and inorganic chemistry.
Goals and objectives
  1. The student will be able to explain academic terms appears in the basic level of chemistry
  2. The student will be able to name basic chemicals by referring to its chemical formula, and to write chemical formula by referring to the name of chemical elements and compounds
  3. The student will be able to write chemical equations for basic reactions where reactants and conditions are given
  4. The student will be able to conduct calculations regarding stoichiometric relationship, energetics, and equilibrium.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Small Quizzes and exercises Mid-Term Exam Final Exam Total.
1. 5% 8% 12% 25%
2. 5% 8% 12% 25%
3. 5% 8% 12% 25%
4. 5% 8% 12% 25%
Total. 20% 32% 48% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Small quizzes and exercises will contribute 20 % of your grade.
Mid-Term exam will contribute 32% to your grade.
Final exam will contribute 48% to your grade
Those who get at least 60% of the full score will pass this course.
Language
English
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Course Introduction, Particulate nature, Molecular theory Review lecture notes at home, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams. 190minutes
2. Nuclear atom, Electron configurations, Molar mass, Ideal gases Review lecture notes at home, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams. 190minutes
3. Ionic and covalent models Review lecture notes at home, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams. 190minutes
4. Metallic model, from model to materials Review lecture notes at home, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams. 190minutes
5. Periodicity, Classification of elements Review lecture notes at home, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams. 190minutes
6. Functional groups, Classification of organic compounds Review lecture notes at home, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams. 190minutes
7. Mid-Term Exam, Summary and discussions Review lecture notes at home, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams. 185minutes
8. Enthalpy change, Energy cycles Review lecture notes at home, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams. 190minutes
9. Energy from fuels, Amount of chemical change Review lecture notes at home, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams. 190minutes
10. Rate and extent of chemical change Review lecture notes at home, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams. 190minutes
11. Proton transfer reactions, Acid and base Review lecture notes at home, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams. 190minutes
12. Electron transfer reactions, Oxidation and reduction Review lecture notes at home, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams. 190minutes
13. Electron sharing reactions, Radicals, Nucleophiles Review lecture notes at home, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams. 190minutes
14. Final Exam, Summary and discussions Review lecture notes at home, complete homework assignments and prepare for exams. 185minutes
Total. - - 2650minutes
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class
Textbooks and reference materials
Baccalaureate Standard Level Chemistry 3rd edition
By Catrin Brown, Mike Ford (Pearson)
Prerequisites
N/A
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Contact via e-mail. The e-mail addresses to the lecturers in charge are:
    Naomichi Sakai: nsakai(at)shibaura-it.ac.jp
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
Applicable The professor has 30 years of research experience at chemical company and research institute. Students will be able to learn the importance of the chemistry in our life.
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 6.CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION
  • 7.AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
  • 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
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