Practical work in chemistry [SCHIB115]
- 3 credits
- 0h+22.5h
- 1st and 2nd quarter
Language of instruction: French / FrançaisTeachers: DEHON Jérémy, Wouters Johan
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student will be able to use the following categories of A.A. for the practical chemistry course: 1. Formal writing : Know how to reproduce an experimental result with the appropriate precision (mastery of the rules of significant figures; respect of the unit of the quantity considered); 1. Processing the results : Process experimental results rigorously, using numerical tools (e.g. Excel); 1. Discussion/Reflection : Use theoretical concepts of general chemistry to interpret experimental results; Identify imprecision and sources of error in measurements; 1. Layout & behaviour : To write a structured and accurate laboratory report reporting on the data collected and responding to the problems posed, using digital tools (e.g. Word); Carry out experimental manipulations in compliance with established safety rules (e.g. careful and reasoned attitude, wearing an apron and safety glasses, punctuality, etc.); 1. Preparation/interrogation : Prepare to carry out an experimental manipulation using various sources of information (documents, videos, exercises); Write an experimental protocol from reference documents; 1. Collaborative work : Carry out at least one chemistry experiment in a collaborative manner in a small group of students; 1. Introduction to technical laboratory procedures : Use chemistry equipment correctly to carry out laboratory experiments;
Objectives
The general objectives of this course are to • to carry out an experimental approach • to initiate fundamental techniques in chemistry (dilution, titration); • to verify theoretical concepts in general chemistry by experiment; • interpret experimental data presented in different forms (table, graph, text, etc.) using mathematical reasoning and tools; • develop critical analysis of experimental results, especially their accuracy;
Content
The experiments that the students will carry out will be in line with the contents of the courses SCHIB111, SCHIB112 and SCHIB113. They will aim at acquiring the gestures and attitudes necessary to carry out experiments with rigour and autonomy, as well as initiating students to the digital tools of text and data processing.
Teaching methods
The practical laboratory work will be carried out individually or in groups depending on the type of practical work. During the sessions, coaching by the assistants will be provided.
Evaluations
The assessment will be continuous. The student will have to submit a laboratory report after each session according to the modalities of his/her assistant. An entrance exam or a preparation is organised before each lab session. The assessment is based on five learning outcomes (LOs) organised as follows: 1. Formal writing : Know how to reproduce an experimental result with the appropriate precision (mastery of the rules of significant figures; respect of the unit of the quantity considered); 1. Processing the results : Process experimental results rigorously, using numerical tools (e.g. Excel); 1. Discussion/Reflection : Use theoretical concepts of general chemistry to interpret experimental results; Identify imprecision and sources of error in measurements; 1. Layout & behaviour : To write a structured and accurate laboratory report reporting on the data collected and responding to the problems posed, using digital tools (e.g. Word); Carry out experimental manipulations in compliance with established safety rules (e.g. careful and reasoned attitude, wearing an apron and safety glasses, punctuality, etc.); 1. Preparation/interrogation : Prepare to carry out an experimental manipulation using various sources of information (documents, videos, exercises); Write an experimental protocol from reference documents; The SAs relating to categories VI (collaborative work) and VII (introduction to technical laboratory procedures) are assessed in a formative way. They are not included in the certificate evaluation. We speak of a "local" SA for a SA related to a given PT, and of a "global" SA for a SA that groups all local SAs of the same type. E.g.: the global SA "Preparation/interrogation" is evaluated by looking at all the evaluations of the local SAs "Preparation/interrogation" collected for all the PTs. To validate a global SA, at least half of the corresponding local SAs must be acquired. To validate the SCHIB115 EU, all global SAs must be validated. In case of validation of all global SAs, the final assessment of the local SAs is awarded on the basis of a scale available on WebCampus. In case of failure of one or more global AAs, the mark of the UE is maximum 8/20 depending on the number of global AAs not acquired. In the course of the year, the student must attend all practical sessions; any unjustified absence will be penalised for the laboratory concerned (all local AAs are non-acquired). In case of justified absence, the student must contact the Chemistry Didactic Unit (didactique.chimie@unamur.be) by email within three working days following the beginning of the medical certificate or the justification to recover the missed practical work in another group. If this is not done, the student will be sanctioned for the missed lab (all local AAs are non-acquired). In case of justified absence of a student, if the student is unable to repeat the practical course, the scales are adapted to 7 practical courses and therefore 35 local AAs (instead of 8 practical courses and 40 local AAs, as practical course 1 is not assessed in a certificative way).
Recommended readings
The "syllabus of practical work". "Concentré de Chimie", Presses Universitaires de Namur "Principles of chemistry, a molecular approach" N. J. TRO, (ed. Pearson)
Language of instruction
French / FrançaisLocation for course
NAMUROrganizer
Faculté des sciencesRue de Bruxelles, 61
5000 NAMUR
Degree of Reference
Undergraduate Degree| Block | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelier en sciences chimiques | 1 | 3 |
