COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: GENERAL CHEMISTRY

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
CHM 103	A	1	3	0	0	3	4

Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)	NA
Main Course Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	Dr. Nihat Aksu naksu@epoka.edu.al , NA
Second Course Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	NA
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours:	NA
Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Compulsory
Study program: (the study for which this course is offered)	Bachelor in Civil Engineering (3 years)
Classroom and Meeting Time:
Code of Ethics:	Code of Ethics of EPOKA University Regulation of EPOKA University "On Student Discipline"
Attendance Requirement:
Course Description:	Structure of the atom and the periodic law. Chemical bonding. Molecular orbitals. Chemical reactions. Applications of chemical stoichiometry. Solutions, colloids. Chemical kinetics. Chemical equilibrium. Chemical thermodynamics. Electrochemistry and oxidation-reduction. Organic chemistry.
Course Objectives:	To give the student a basic knowledge about the principles of chemistry, its importance in our world and its connection to other sciences. Other objectives of this course are fostering critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills, and developing the ability to think ones way through problems.

BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Introduction to Chemistry; Atoms, Molecules and ions
2	Development of Atomic Theory; Electron configurations
3	Chemical Nomenclature
4	Chemical bonding; Ionic and covalent bonding
5	Stoichiometry and the mole
6	Shapes of molecules
7	Chemical reactions
8	Reaction rates
9	Midterm
10	Chemical equilibrium
11	Chemical solutions
12	Acids and bases
13	Acid-base equilibria and solubility
14	Organic Chemistry and Polymers

Prerequisite(s):	None
Textbook(s):	Martin Stuart Silberberg. Principles of General Chemistry, 3rd Edn. McGraw-Hill Companies.
Additional Literature:	Ebbing D. and Gammon S., ‘General Chemistry’, 10th Edn.
Laboratory Work:
Computer Usage:
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	Analyze how periodic behavior of the elements results from the properties of the atom. Compare and evaluate multiple atomic theories and apply quantum theory to explain the electronic structure of, and chemical bonding between, atoms.
2	Recognize the essential features of ionic and covalent bonding, and differentiate between them. Describe the kinetic and potential energy underlying the properties of the states of matter, their phase changes, and apply these energy changes to chemical reactions.
3	Qualitatively and quantitatively analyze and evaluate the principles of chemical reactivity; Understand and apply the mole concept to amounts of substances on the macroscopic and molecular levels. Analyze and demonstrate understanding of the properties of, and relationships between, various types of matter (gases, solids, liquids, and solutions) and energy.
4	Understand the basics of electrochemistry and balance both sides of the redox reactions occurring in different environments (acid, base, neutral).
5	Understand the characteristics of equilibrium systems, and explain and predict how they are affected by changes to temperature, concentration and pressure. Understand the difference between the strength and concentration of acids, and relate this to the principles of chemical equilibrium
6	Understand how the presence of functional groups and the molecular structure of organic compounds are related to their properties. Understand addition, condensation and oxidation reactions, and predict the products of these reactions.

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES (Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
Bachelor in Civil Engineering (3 years) Program
1	an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering	3
2	an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs	5
3	an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams	4
4	an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems	5
5	an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility	5
6	an ability to communicate effectively	4
7	the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context	5
8	a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life long learning	3
9	a knowledge of contemporary issues	4
10	an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice	5
11	skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies	3

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Homework	2	5
Midterm Exam(s)	1	35
Final Exam	1	55
	Total Percent:	100%

ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)

Activities	Quantity	Duration(Hours)	Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	16	3	48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	15	1	15
Mid-terms	1	10	10
Assignments	2	5	10
Final examination	1	17	17
Other			0
Total Work Load:			100
Total Work Load/25(h):			4
ECTS Credit of the Course:			4

CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE COURSE LECTURER