Duration
Theoretical bases : 50h Th
Practical work and exercises for geological sciences : 46h Pr
Number of credits
| Bachelor in geology | 10 crédits |
Lecturer
Theoretical bases : Loïc Quinton
Practical work and exercises for geological sciences : Loïc Quinton
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Course Description:
The general chemistry course aims to revisit the basics of chemistry, allowing students to acquire new knowledge and skills in chemistry while reinforcing the knowledge they have already gained. The structure of the entire course has been completely revised and organized around the following four major modules:
Module I: Introduction and Basics of Chemistry.
Chapter 01: Atoms, Molecules, Fundamental Quantitative Concepts.
Chapter 02: Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry.
Chapter 03: Stoichiometry of Complete Reactions.
Module II: Structure of Matter
Chapter 04: Structure of the atom (spectroscopy, wave-particle duality, photoelectric effect, electronic structures of elements, etc.)
Chapter 05: Chemical Bonding: Fundamental Concepts.
Chapter 06: Geometry of Polyatomic Molecules.
Chapter 07: States of Matter.
Module III: Introduction to Physical Chemistry
Chapter 08: Chemical Kinetics.
Chapter 09: Chemical Thermodynamics.
Module IV: Chemistry of Solutions and Chemical Equilibria
Chapter 10: Chemical Equilibrium.
Chapter 11: Acid-Base Equilibria.
Chapter 12: Solubility and Complexation Equilibria.
Chapter 13: Redox Reactions.
Theoretical bases
Course Description:
The general chemistry course aims to revisit the basics of chemistry, allowing students to acquire new knowledge and skills in chemistry while reinforcing the knowledge they have already gained. The structure of the entire course has been completely revised and organized around the following four major modules:
Module I: Introduction and Basics of Chemistry.
Chapter 01: Atoms, Molecules, Fundamental Quantitative Concepts.
Chapter 02: Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry.
Chapter 03: Stoichiometry of Complete Reactions.
Module II: Structure of Matter
Chapter 04: Structure of the atom (spectroscopy, wave-particle duality, photoelectric effect, electronic structures of elements, etc.)
Chapter 05: Chemical Bonding: Fundamental Concepts.
Chapter 06: Geometry of Polyatomic Molecules.
Chapter 07: States of Matter.
Module III: Introduction to Physical Chemistry
Chapter 08: Chemical Kinetics.
Chapter 09: Chemical Thermodynamics.
Module IV: Chemistry of Solutions and Chemical Equilibria
Chapter 10: Chemical Equilibrium.
Chapter 11: Acid-Base Equilibria.
Chapter 12: Solubility and Complexation Equilibria.
Chapter 13: Redox Reactions.
Practical work and exercises for geological sciences
Course Description:
The general chemistry course aims to revisit the basics of chemistry, allowing students to acquire new knowledge and skills in chemistry while reinforcing the knowledge they have already gained. The structure of the entire course has been completely revised and organized around the following four major modules:
Module I: Introduction and Basics of Chemistry.
Chapter 01: Atoms, Molecules, Fundamental Quantitative Concepts.
Chapter 02: Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry.
Chapter 03: Stoichiometry of Complete Reactions.
Module II: Structure of Matter
Chapter 04: Structure of the atom (spectroscopy, wave-particle duality, photoelectric effect, electronic structures of elements, etc.)
Chapter 05: Chemical Bonding: Fundamental Concepts.
Chapter 06: Geometry of Polyatomic Molecules.
Chapter 07: States of Matter.
Module III: Introduction to Physical Chemistry
Chapter 08: Chemical Kinetics.
Chapter 09: Chemical Thermodynamics.
Module IV: Chemistry of Solutions and Chemical Equilibria
Chapter 10: Chemical Equilibrium.
Chapter 11: Acid-Base Equilibria.
Chapter 12: Solubility and Complexation Equilibria.
Chapter 13: Redox Reactions.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The objective of this General Chemistry course is to enable students to:
- Gradually get up to speed to start their university studies with solid chemistry foundations,
- Acquire new knowledge necessary to understand more complex phenomena that will be studied later in their program.
- Understand and correctly use basic chemistry vocabulary,
- Identify, balance, and work with chemical reactions, whether complete or submitted to equilibrium,
- Understand different models describing atomic and molecular structures, in order to analyze and explain various macroscopic observations,
- Analyze and solve a chemical problem,
- Work safely in a chemistry laboratory and learn to follow, and then prepare, a detailed protocol for successfully conducting a chemical reaction.
Theoretical bases
The objective of this General Chemistry course is to enable students to:
- Gradually get up to speed to start their university studies with solid chemistry foundations,
- Acquire new knowledge necessary to understand more complex phenomena that will be studied later in their program.
- Understand and correctly use basic chemistry vocabulary,
- Identify, balance, and work with chemical reactions, whether complete or submitted to equilibrium,
- Understand different models describing atomic and molecular structures, in order to analyze and explain various macroscopic observations,
- Analyze and solve a chemical problem,
- Work safely in a chemistry laboratory and learn to follow, and then prepare, a detailed protocol for successfully conducting a chemical reaction.
Practical work and exercises for geological sciences
The objective of this General Chemistry course is to enable students to:
- Gradually get up to speed to start their university studies with solid chemistry foundations,
- Acquire new knowledge necessary to understand more complex phenomena that will be studied later in their program.
- Understand and correctly use basic chemistry vocabulary,
- Identify, balance, and work with chemical reactions, whether complete or submitted to equilibrium,
- Understand different models describing atomic and molecular structures, in order to analyze and explain various macroscopic observations,
- Analyze and solve a chemical problem,
- Work safely in a chemistry laboratory and learn to follow, and then prepare, a detailed protocol for successfully conducting a chemical reaction.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Throughout the course, students are assumed to have very basic knowledge of chemistry, particularly regarding the fundamentals of atomic and molecular theory, as well as the basic properties of the main types of chemical compounds and their primary reactions. These concepts will nevertheless be reviewed in the first chapters of the course.
Theoretical bases
Throughout the course, students are assumed to have very basic knowledge of chemistry, particularly regarding the fundamentals of atomic and molecular theory, as well as the basic properties of the main types of chemical compounds and their primary reactions. These concepts will nevertheless be reviewed in the first chapters of the course.
Practical work and exercises for geological sciences
Throughout the course, students are assumed to have very basic knowledge of chemistry, particularly regarding the fundamentals of atomic and molecular theory, as well as the basic properties of the main types of chemical compounds and their primary reactions. These concepts will nevertheless be reviewed in the first chapters of the course.
Throughout the course, students are assumed to have very basic knowledge of chemistry, particularly regarding the fundamentals of atomic and molecular theory, as well as the basic properties of the main types of chemical compounds and their primary reactions. These concepts will nevertheless be reviewed in the first chapters of the course.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
In addition to lectures and scheduled tutorial sessions, self-study tutorials will also be part of the instruction. In these sessions, students will be invited to solve increasingly difficult exercises, alone or in groups, with the support of the teaching staff. Interactions between students and self-assessment will be strongly encouraged.
Moreover, laboratory practical sessions will be scheduled throughout the academic year. To participate, students must watch the safety introduction video available via ULTRA. The lab sessions will illustrate important concepts of reactivity in solutions, directly linked to the lecture material. During these sessions, wearing a lab coat and safety goggles is mandatory. Any student without proper equipment will be denied access to the lab and automatically receive a score of 0/20 for the session. Lab sessions are mandatory and graded. An unexcused absence (without a medical certificate) will result in an automatic score of 0/20 for that session.
Theoretical bases
In addition to lectures and scheduled tutorial sessions, self-study tutorials will also be part of the instruction. In these sessions, students will be invited to solve increasingly difficult exercises, alone or in groups, with the support of the teaching staff. Interactions between students and self-assessment will be strongly encouraged.
Moreover, laboratory practical sessions will be scheduled throughout the academic year. To participate, students must watch the safety introduction video available via ULTRA. The lab sessions will illustrate important concepts of reactivity in solutions, directly linked to the lecture material. During these sessions, wearing a lab coat and safety goggles is mandatory. Any student without proper equipment will be denied access to the lab and automatically receive a score of 0/20 for the session. Lab sessions are mandatory and graded. An unexcused absence (without a medical certificate) will result in an automatic score of 0/20 for that session.
Practical work and exercises for geological sciences
In addition to lectures and scheduled tutorial sessions, self-study tutorials will also be part of the instruction. In these sessions, students will be invited to solve increasingly difficult exercises, alone or in groups, with the support of the teaching staff. Interactions between students and self-assessment will be strongly encouraged.
Moreover, laboratory practical sessions will be scheduled throughout the academic year. To participate, students must watch the safety introduction video available via ULTRA. The lab sessions will illustrate important concepts of reactivity in solutions, directly linked to the lecture material. During these sessions, wearing a lab coat and safety goggles is mandatory. Any student without proper equipment will be denied access to the lab and automatically receive a score of 0/20 for the session. Lab sessions are mandatory and graded. An unexcused absence (without a medical certificate) will result in an automatic score of 0/20 for that session.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Further information:
Teaching will be exclusively in-person, although interactive learning methods will play a significant role in the activities offered to students. An online interactive learning platform will also be available on eCampus/ULTRA, offering various learning tools such as lecture materials, tutorial notes, lab notes, help materials (remediation), solved exercises, and a forum for asking questions.
Theoretical bases
Face-to-face course
Further information:
Teaching will be exclusively in-person, although interactive learning methods will play a significant role in the activities offered to students. An online interactive learning platform will also be available on eCampus/ULTRA, offering various learning tools such as lecture materials, tutorial notes, lab notes, help materials (remediation), solved exercises, and a forum for asking questions.
Practical work and exercises for geological sciences
Face-to-face course
Further information:
Teaching will be exclusively in-person, although interactive learning methods will play a significant role in the activities offered to students. An online interactive learning platform will also be available on eCampus/ULTRA, offering various learning tools such as lecture materials, tutorial notes, lab notes, help materials (remediation), solved exercises, and a forum for asking questions.
Recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Further information:
All the necessary teaching materials for success in the course will be made available to students online via ULTRA.
Reference books will be recommended during the first class, but purchase is not required. These books are also available in faculty libraries.
It is strongly advised to enroll and follow the activities of the MOOC "Chemistry: Open the Doors to Higher Education" available for free on FunMOOC (https://www.fun-mooc.fr/fr/).
Theoretical bases
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Further information:
Platform(s) used for course materials: eCampus
Further information:
All the necessary teaching materials for success in the course will be made available to students online via ULTRA.
Reference books will be recommended during the first class, but purchase is not required. These books are also available in faculty libraries.
It is strongly advised to enroll and follow the activities of the MOOC "Chemistry: Open the Doors to Higher Education" available for free on FunMOOC (https://www.fun-mooc.fr/fr/).
Practical work and exercises for geological sciences
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Further information:
All the necessary teaching materials for success in the course will be made available to students online via ULTRA.
Reference books will be recommended during the first class, but purchase is not required. These books are also available in faculty libraries.
It is strongly advised to enroll and follow the activities of the MOOC "Chemistry: Open the Doors to Higher Education" available for free on FunMOOC (https://www.fun-mooc.fr/fr/).
Assessment methods and criteria
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions )
Out-of-session test(s)
Further information:
General Chemistry Exam:
An exam will be organized in January in the form of multiple-choice questions and open-ended questions, mixing theory and exercises. The exam will be divided into four distinct parts, each evaluating different MODULES separately.
Dispensatory examination:
During the year, two exemption tests will be organized. The first, in mid-October, will assess knowledge related to MODULE I. The second, at the end of November, will assess MODULE II.
Students who score 12.00/20 or higher will be exempt from the exam parts related to MODULE I and/or MODULE II in the first session (January and June exams). Students who fail the first session will need to retake all the modules in the second exam session (August/September).
Grading Breakdown:
Chemists: Tests and exams = 80% (20% per module) / Labs = 20%
Pharmacists and Geologists: Tests and exams = 90% (22.5% per module) / Labs = 10%
Passing Criteria: A final score of 10.00/20 or higher is required to pass.
Theoretical bases
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions )
Out-of-session test(s)
Further information:
General Chemistry Exam:
An exam will be organized in January in the form of multiple-choice questions and open-ended questions, mixing theory and exercises. The exam will be divided into four distinct parts, each evaluating different MODULES separately.
Dispensatory examination:
During the year, two exemption tests will be organized. The first, in mid-October, will assess knowledge related to MODULE I. The second, at the end of November, will assess MODULE II.
Students who score 12.00/20 or higher will be exempt from the exam parts related to MODULE I and/or MODULE II in the first session (January and June exams). Students who fail the first session will need to retake all the modules in the second exam session (August/September).
Grading Breakdown:
Chemists: Tests and exams = 80% (20% per module) / Labs = 20%
Pharmacists and Geologists: Tests and exams = 90% (22.5% per module) / Labs = 10%
Passing Criteria: A final score of 10.00/20 or higher is required to pass.
Practical work and exercises for geological sciences
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions )
Out-of-session test(s)
Further information:
General Chemistry Exam:
An exam will be organized in January in the form of multiple-choice questions and open-ended questions, mixing theory and exercises. The exam will be divided into four distinct parts, each evaluating different MODULES separately.
Dispensatory examination:
During the year, two exemption tests will be organized. The first, in mid-October, will assess knowledge related to MODULE I. The second, at the end of November, will assess MODULE II.
Students who score 12.00/20 or higher will be exempt from the exam parts related to MODULE I and/or MODULE II in the first session (January and June exams). Students who fail the first session will need to retake all the modules in the second exam session (August/September).
Grading Breakdown:
Chemists: Tests and exams = 80% (20% per module) / Labs = 20%
Pharmacists and Geologists: Tests and exams = 90% (22.5% per module) / Labs = 10%
Passing Criteria: A final score of 10.00/20 or higher is required to pass.
Work placement(s)
N.R.
Theoretical bases
N.R.
Practical work and exercises for geological sciences
N.R.
Organizational remarks
Repeating Students and Exemptions:
This CHIM0748 course results from the merging of CHIM0737 (Prof. Rudi Cloots) and CHIM0738 (Prof. Loïc Quinton), which were taught successively until the 2023-2024 academic year for students in Chemical, Pharmaceutical, and Geological Sciences. Thus, different scenarios may apply for repeating students depending on their previous courses:
Case 1: A student failed both CHIM0737 and CHIM0738 in 2023-2024. They will need to retake the entire CHIM0748 course in 2024-2025.
Case 2: A student passed CHIM0737 (Prof. Cloots) but failed CHIM0738 (Prof. Quinton) in 2023-2024. They will need to retake only Modules II and III of the new CHIM0748 course.
Case 3: A student passed CHIM0738 (Prof. Quinton) but failed CHIM0737 (Prof. Cloots) in 2023-2024. They will need to retake only Modules I and IV of the new CHIM0748 course.
Exemptions from practical work.
The exemption for practical work is set at 12/20. Thus:
- Students who have obtained a grade of 12.00 or higher in the practical work for both courses (CHIM0737 and CHIM0738) will be exempt from all practical work in 2024-2025.
- Students who have obtained a grade of 12.00 or higher only in the practical work for the CHIM0737 course will have to redo the practical work related to Modules II and III but will be exempt from those of Modules I and IV.
- Students who have obtained a grade of 12.00 or higher only in the practical work for the CHIM0738 course will have to redo the practical work related to Modules I and IV but will be exempt from those of Modules II and III.
- Students who have obtained a grade lower than 12.00 in the practical work for both courses CHIM0737 and CHIM0738 will have to redo all the practical work in the 2024-2025 version 2024-2025.
Theoretical bases
Repeating Students and Exemptions:
This CHIM0748 course results from the merging of CHIM0737 (Prof. Rudi Cloots) and CHIM0738 (Prof. Loïc Quinton), which were taught successively until the 2023-2024 academic year for students in Chemical, Pharmaceutical, and Geological Sciences. Thus, different scenarios may apply for repeating students depending on their previous courses:
Case 1: A student failed both CHIM0737 and CHIM0738 in 2023-2024. They will need to retake the entire CHIM0748 course in 2024-2025.
Case 2: A student passed CHIM0737 (Prof. Cloots) but failed CHIM0738 (Prof. Quinton) in 2023-2024. They will need to retake only Modules II and III of the new CHIM0748 course.
Case 3: A student passed CHIM0738 (Prof. Quinton) but failed CHIM0737 (Prof. Cloots) in 2023-2024. They will need to retake only Modules I and IV of the new CHIM0748 course.
Exemptions from practical work.
The exemption for practical work is set at 12/20. Thus:
- Students who have obtained a grade of 12.00 or higher in the practical work for both courses (CHIM0737 and CHIM0738) will be exempt from all practical work in 2024-2025.
- Students who have obtained a grade of 12.00 or higher only in the practical work for the CHIM0737 course will have to redo the practical work related to Modules II and III but will be exempt from those of Modules I and IV.
- Students who have obtained a grade of 12.00 or higher only in the practical work for the CHIM0738 course will have to redo the practical work related to Modules I and IV but will be exempt from those of Modules II and III.
- Students who have obtained a grade lower than 12.00 in the practical work for both courses CHIM0737 and CHIM0738 will have to redo all the practical work in the 2024-2025 version
Practical work and exercises for geological sciences
Repeating Students and Exemptions:
This CHIM0748 course results from the merging of CHIM0737 (Prof. Rudi Cloots) and CHIM0738 (Prof. Loïc Quinton), which were taught successively until the 2023-2024 academic year for students in Chemical, Pharmaceutical, and Geological Sciences. Thus, different scenarios may apply for repeating students depending on their previous courses:
Case 1: A student failed both CHIM0737 and CHIM0738 in 2023-2024. They will need to retake the entire CHIM0748 course in 2024-2025.
Case 2: A student passed CHIM0737 (Prof. Cloots) but failed CHIM0738 (Prof. Quinton) in 2023-2024. They will need to retake only Modules II and III of the new CHIM0748 course.
Case 3: A student passed CHIM0738 (Prof. Quinton) but failed CHIM0737 (Prof. Cloots) in 2023-2024. They will need to retake only Modules I and IV of the new CHIM0748 course.
Exemptions from practical work.
The exemption for practical work is set at 12/20. Thus:
- Students who have obtained a grade of 12.00 or higher in the practical work for both courses (CHIM0737 and CHIM0738) will be exempt from all practical work in 2024-2025.
- Students who have obtained a grade of 12.00 or higher only in the practical work for the CHIM0737 course will have to redo the practical work related to Modules II and III but will be exempt from those of Modules I and IV.
- Students who have obtained a grade of 12.00 or higher only in the practical work for the CHIM0738 course will have to redo the practical work related to Modules I and IV but will be exempt from those of Modules II and III.
- Students who have obtained a grade lower than 12.00 in the practical work for both courses CHIM0737 and CHIM0738 will have to redo all the practical work in the 2024-2025 version
Contacts
Prof. Loïc Quinton
Laboratory of Mass Spectrometry - MolSys Research Unit
Bat B6C, Local 0/R66
Tel: +0032 4 366 3679
Email: loic.quinton@uliege.be
Theoretical bases
Prof. Loïc Quinton
Laboratory of Mass Spectrometry - MolSys Research Unit
Bat B6C, Local 0/R66
Tel: +0032 4 366 3679
Email: loic.quinton@uliege.be
Practical work and exercises for geological sciences
Prof. Loïc Quinton
Laboratory of Mass Spectrometry - MolSys Research Unit
Bat B6C, Local 0/R66
Tel: +0032 4 366 3679
Email: loic.quinton@uliege.be
Association of one or more MOOCs
The MOOC entitled 'Chimie : ouvrez les portes de l'enseignement supérieur (S1)' is associated with this course.
Theoretical bases
The MOOC entitled 'Chimie : ouvrez les portes de l'enseignement supérieur (S1)' is associated with this course.
Practical work and exercises for geological sciences
The MOOC entitled 'Chimie : ouvrez les portes de l'enseignement supérieur (S1)' is associated with this course.