Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
General Chemistry KIM103 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 2 + 2 3.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Mustafa BİÇER
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Mustafa BİÇER (Güz)
Goals Give basic information about chemistry,such as structure of Matter, elements, chemical reactions, solution preparation and chemical calculations for students.
Course Content Matter and properties, Atomic structure and properties, Periodic Table and Properties, Chemical bonding, Chemical Reactions and Calculations, Gases, Liquids, Aqueous solutions and miztures, Solids, Chemical kinetics, Chemical equilibrium, Acids and bases,Thermodynamics, Electrochemistry.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
4 Structure of atoms, substance and its characteristics
5 Terminology of compounds and formula writing,
5 Periodical system electron configurations of atoms, chemical bond types
5 Basic chemistry law, atom weight, molecule weight, concept of mol, formula and compound calculations,
5 Problem solving by using chemical methods, solutions and concentration
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week SI International System of Units, Number rounding; structure of matter
2. Week General properties of matter; Distinguishing features of the matter; Separation of the mixture; decomposition of compounds; physical and chemical change; Applications
3. Week Structure of atoms; Atom models; Applications
4. Week Periodical system and electron configurations of atoms; Applications
5. Week Concept of mol; Applications
6. Week Chemical bonds and types
7. Week Formula and compound calculations
8. Week Midterm exam
9. Week General properties of gases; Boyle law; Charles law; Avagadro law
10. Week Mass of mol determination of Gases; Applications
11. Week Solutions; Factors that affect resolution; Applications
12. Week Preparation of solutions; ppm; ppb; ppt
13. Week Concentration calculations; Applications
14. Week Equilibrium, Equilibrium constant; Le Chatelier law
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Skill of apply basic science and engineering knowledge and principles to Agricultural Engineering problems
2 Ability of recognize pathogens, pests, weeds and beneficial organisms frequently seen agricultural fields at microscopic and macroscopic level and able to determine level of damage/benefit together with widespread cases.
3 Having knowledge about the techniques in agricultural production process, identify the basic problems related to the process and the ability to use modern computational tools and techniques in solution of these problems
4 Skill of execute taking into account technical and scientific information defined by current proposals for solving the problems of crop protection, sustainable agriculture, the environment and human health and food safety
5 Disciplinary and interdisciplinary teamwork ability, to act independently required, have the initiative and creativity skills, ability of communicate acts express of ideas as verbally and written, clear and concise.
6 Skill of follow the current national and international problem
7 Recognize of importance of lifelong learning
8 Self-development skill following the developments in science and technology
9 Ability of awareness of professional ethics and quality systems in agriculture
10 Business ethics and responsibility
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 4 4 4 4 4
PY2 3 3 3 3 3
PY3 3 3 3 3 3
PY4 4 4 4 4 4
PY5 4 4 4 4 4
PY6 3 3 3 3 3
PY7 3 3 3 3 3
PY8 3 3 3 3 3
PY9 3 3 3 3 3
PY10 3 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Raymond Chang, “General Chemistry”, Palme Yayıncılık
  • Petrucci Harwood, “General Chemistry I-II”, Palme Yayıncılık
  • Sabri Alpaydın, Abdullah Şimşek, “General Chemistry”, Nobel Yayıncılık
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 4 56
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 1 14
Practice 10 2 20
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Practice 10 1 10
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0