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Program of Molecular Biology and Genetics (English)

MBGE123

GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY

Course Code
MBGE123
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
0 + 2
ECTS
2
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)
ECTS2
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn about laboratory safety and general techniques used in the laboratory.
  2. Effectively use basic chemical calculations such as density, percentage of components and stoichiometry when evaluating experimental results.
  3. Learn solution preparation methods.
  4. Learn acid-base titration method.
  5. Make measurements with UV-visible spectrophotometer.
  6. Analyze, evaluate and report various experimental studies in the field of chemistry.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionIn this course, students learn basic laboratory rules and techniques in chemistry. They develop their experimental skills by performing quantitative and qualitative analyses, making scientific inferences from the data they obtain, and preparing reports by evaluating the results.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Laboratory safety, general laboratory techniques, guidelines for writing a laboratory report
2nd Week Experiment 1: The densities of liquids and solids
3rd Week Experiment 1: The densities of liquids and solids
4th Week Experiment 2: Determining the percent of water in a hydrated salt
5th Week Experiment 2: Determining the percent of water in a hydrated salt
6th Week Experiment 3: Solution preparation
7th Week Experiment 3: Solution preparation
8th Week Experiment 4: Stoichiometry: the reaction of iron with copper(II)sulfate
9th Week Experiment 4: Stoichiometry: the reaction of iron with copper(II)sulfate
10th Week Experiment 5: Acid-base titration
11th Week Experiment 5: Acid-base titration
12th Week Experiment 6: Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy
13th Week Experiment 6: Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy
14th Week Make-up week
Recommended or Required ReadingLaboratory Manuals
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Experiment
  • Report Preparation
  • Lecture
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Quiz 6 25
Practice 6 25
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz 6 3 18
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation) 6 2 12
Final exam 1 13 13
Homework
Report writing 6 3 18
Total Work Load61
Total Work Load / 30 (h)2.03
ECTS Credit of the Course2
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No

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