Course: Introduction to Materials Chemistry

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Course title Introduction to Materials Chemistry
Course code KMM/UMCH
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Foltýnová Hana, Ing.
  • Smolík Tomáš, Ing.
  • Houdková Irena, Ing.
  • Jiřík Manuel, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Němejc Ivan, doc. Ing. CSc.
  • Neckář Pavel, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Beránek Ondřej, Ing.
  • Parvulescu Tomáš, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Kostlivá Václava, Ing.
  • Pelikán Jakub, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Course goals: Basic terms, patterns and nomenclature. Chemical periodicity. The kinetics of chemical processes. States of matters. Phase equilibrium. Thermochemistry. Electrochemistry. Technically important non-metallic elements and their compounds. Basic macromolecular compounds with focus on engineering applications.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Practicum
  • Contact hours - 39 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 50 hours per semester
  • Preparation for laboratory testing; outcome analysis (1-8) - 3 hours per semester
  • Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40) - 10 hours per semester
  • Preparation for formative assessments (2-20) - 5 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Know basic chemical nomenclature for binary compounds, acids and salts. Describe transitions between states of matter and fundamental chemical reactions.
Skills
Handle chemical glassware. Have basic experience with preparation of solutions involving the use of chemical balance. Perform measurement using graduated cylinder.
Competences
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
Use chemical nomenclature for organic and inorganic materials. Understand fundamental chemical reactions and calculation with chemical equations. Be familiar with the fundamentals of electrochemistry and thermochemistry. Perform calculations dilution and concentration of solutions. Be familiar with the main metallic materials and describe their reactivity and methods of production. Have a grasp of key macromolecular compounds and ceramic materials.
unspecified
Skills
Prepare the main types of solutions and conduct a test of solubility of various metals in acids. Develop a report of a chemical experiment involving interpretation of chemical processes observed.
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture
Practicum
Discussion
E-learning
Lecture with visual aids
Multimedia supported teaching
Skills
Laboratory work
Multimedia supported teaching
Competences
Multimedia supported teaching
assessment methods
Knowledge
Combined exam
Test
Use chemical nomenclature for organic and inorganic materials. Understand fundamental chemical reactions and calculation with chemical equations. Be familiar with the fundamentals of electrochemistry and thermochemistry. Perform calculations dilution and concentration of solutions. Be familiar with the main metallic materials and describe their reactivity and methods of production. Have a grasp of key macromolecular compounds and ceramic materials.
Skills
Skills demonstration during practicum
Individual presentation at a seminar
Prepare the main types of solutions and conduct a test of solubility of various metals in acids. Develop a report of a chemical experiment involving interpretation of chemical processes observed.
Recommended literature
  • Brandštetr, Jiří. Chemie pro posluchače fakulty strojního inženýrství. Vyd. 1. V Brně : Vysoké učení technické v Brně, 1999. ISBN 80-214-1504-5.
  • Drátovský, Milan. Anorganická chemie. I, Obecná část. Praha : Státní pedagogické nakladatelství, 1980.
  • Drátovský, Milan. Anorganická chemie. II, Systematická část.. Praha : Státní pedagogické nakladatelství, 1980.
  • Dufek, Milan; Kolářová, Helena. Základy obecné a fyzikální chemie. 1. vyd. Praha : ČVUT, 1997. ISBN 80-01-01681-1.
  • Duchek, Petr; Šmídová, Hana. Řešené příklady z chemie. 1. vyd. Plzeň : Západočeská univerzita, 2004. ISBN 80-7043-319-1.
  • Muck, Alexander; Paleta, Oldřich. Základu chemie ke studiu na VŠCHT. Vyd. 2. Praha : Vydavatelství VŠCHT, 1998. ISBN 80-7080-320-7.
  • Tržil, Jan; Rosenfeld, Robert; Ullrych, Jaroslav. Sbírka příkladů z chemie. 2. vyd. Ostrava : VŠB, 1989.
  • Vacík, Jiří. Fyzikální chemie. 3., přeprac. vyd. Praha : SNTL, 1986.


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