Objectives and competences
The objective of this course is for students to be able to understand basic facts on inorganic chemistry, structure and role of main organic compounds in living organisms.
Content (Syllabus outline)
• composition of matter (atoms, elements, molecules)
• nomenclature of simple inorganic compounds
• isotopes
• redox reactions
• solutions, solubility
• chemical calculations (amount of matter, molar mass, mass amount, concentrations of solutions)
• acids, bases, salts, pH, and buffer solutions
• neutralization (acid-base titrations)
• diffusion, osmosis, and reverse osmosis
• water (composition of surface waters, water hardness, eutrophication)
• mineral nutrients
• structure and properties of organic compounds; hydrocarbons, alcohols, carbonyl compounds, organic acids, lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins
Learning and teaching methods
• lectures,
• lab work
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Knowledge and understanding:
On completion of this course the student will be able to:
• explain the composition of matter
• balance redox reactions and calculate the concentration of solutions
• distinguish between acids, bases and salts
• specify pH
• describe diffusion, osmosis, reverse osmosis, and composition of surface waters
• distinguish plant mineral nutrients
• understand differences in the composition of organic compounds and their roles in living organisms
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
• use of labware and equipment
• laboratory skills during experimenting in the lab
• communication skills: manner of expression at written exam
Readings
J. KRISTL, Organska kemija: urejeni zapiski predavanj, Maribor, Univerzitetna založba Univerze, 2017
D. Amić: Organska kemija za studente agronomske struke, Školska knjiga Zagreb 2008
M. Slekovec: Vaje iz kemije in agrokemije, UM Fakulteta za kmetijstvo, Maribor 2004
M.Slekovec, Splošna in anorganska kemija, UM Fakulteta za kmetijstvo, Maribor 1998
Additional information on implementation and assessment lab work (lab reports, written test) 20 %
written exam 80 %
the written exam, which can be substituted with three written class tests
