IUBAT—International University of Business Agriculture and Technology

Founded 1991 by Md Alimullah Miyan

Course Outline: Summer 2017

CHM 117 General Chemistry

Name of College : College of Arts and Science (CAAS)

Name of Program : All Engineering Programs of CEAT

Name of Department: Chemistry

Name of Course : General Chemistry

Course Number : CHM 117

Total Basic Hours : 03 hours per week

Total no. of Hours : 3 hours/week X 16 weeks = 48 hours; the total no. of weeks for this
course = 16

Semester : Summer 2017

Credits Assigned : 03 (Three) Credits

Consultation Hours : Tuesday to Thursday at 02:00 pm – 04:00 pm

Prerequisite Course : Not Applicable

Course Goals :
At the completion of this course, the students will be able to
 Explain the behavior of matter and materials using fundamental knowledge of their
nature (i.e, electrons and intermolecular forces).
 Understand and be able to explain the general principles, laws, and theories of chemistry
that are discussed and presented throughout the semester
 Recognize and acquire attitudes that are characteristic of the successful worker
regardless of the major field of study
 Predict potential complications from combining various chemicals or metals in an
engineering setting.
 Apply learned chemistry skills to new situations
 Solve chemistry problems typically found on the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.
 Develop an awareness of the value of chemistry in our daily living

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Course Description
Introductory chemistry for engineers, covering Atomic structure, Primary and secondary
bonding, Dimensional analysis, Nuclear chemistry, Acid-base chemistry, Chemical reaction,
Electrochemistry, Thermochemistry, Analytical chemistry, Organic chemistry, Biochemistry,
Metals, Nonmetal, Metalloids. This course provides and introduction to chemistry for engineers
focusing on engineering needs in understanding the structure of matter. Understanding of
electronic structure, molecular structure, and its effects on bulk structure will be investigated.

Course Outcomes
After studying all materials and resources presented in the course, the student will be able to:
 Define the fundamental properties of matter.
 Classify matter, compounds, and chemical reactions.
 Determine the basic nuclear and electronic structure of atoms.
 Identify trends in chemical and physical properties of the elements using the Periodic
Table.
 Describe the bonding in and the shape of simple molecules and ions.
 Solve stoichiometric problems.
 Write chemical formulas and balance equations.
 Use the rules of nomenclature to name chemical compounds.
 Define the types and characteristics of chemical reactions.
 Use the gas laws and basics of the Kinetic Molecular Theory to solve gas problems.
 Determine the role of energy in physical changes chemical reactions.
 Convert units of measure and demonstrate dimensional analysis skills.
 State the characteristics of liquids and solids.
 Articulate the importance of intermolecular interactions and predict trends in physical
properties.
 Identify the characteristics of acids, bases, and salts, and solve problems based on their
quantitative relationships.
 Identify oxidation-reduction equations.
 Discuss rates of chemical reactions and the dependence on concentration, time, and
temperature.

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 Apply the principles of equilibrium to aqueous systems using LeChatelier’s Principle to

predict the effects of concentration, pressure, and temperature changes on equilibrium
mixtures.
 Define nuclear decay processes.

Course Instructor
Dr. Mohammad Harun-Ur-Rashid was born in 1st March, 1981. He
completed his Bachelor and Master degree from the Department of
Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Dhaka University,
Dhaka, Bangladesh. He was awarded Monbusho Scholarship to obtain
the Ph. D. degree from Japanese University. He received his Doctor of
Engineering degree from the Department of Molecular Design and
Engineering, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan in March, 2010. Then
he was employed by the Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Japan as a
Postdoctoral fellow from April, 2010 to March, 2011. He had been serving at IUBAT
University as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry since 16th August, 2011.
His office room is 110, Office PABX extension 171 and office hour is Saturday to Thursday
from 8:30 am to 5:25 pm.

Participatory Approach to Course Instruction

The course makes extensive use of participatory method of instruction. Therefore, it is expected
that students will be adequately prepared for all classes before the class lecture so that they can
participate when appropriate. There is also an element of practice in this course by making the
class run by the students. In this process, there will be a class Convener and Rapporteur from
the students for every class throughout the semester. Each and every students of the course will
be selected as Convener and Rapporteur according to a specific schedule by the Course Leader.
The Convener and Rapporteur will conduct a wide range of activities in the class starting from
conducting the Pledge of IUBATIANS up to announcement of the next Convener and
Rapporteur. The process will be as follows:

Role of the Convener: The Convener of the day will welcome all present in the class and lead
the pledge. First s/he will request the Rapporteur of the last class session to make a brief
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presentation on the summary of the topic covered in the last class. The Convener will invite for
any comments or additions from the participants in the class. Following this s/he will announce
the topic of the day and invite and introduce the speaker(s) to conduct the class. S/he will give
reminder alarm 5 minutes before the end of the lecture time of the speaker. The Convener of the
day will also propose a vote of thanks and announce the name of the Convener and Rapporteur
for the next class session and introduce them.

Role of the Rapporteur: The Rapporteur of the designated class will make the presentation on
the summary of the topic covered. The Rapporteur of the day will take notes during the class to
make summary of the class for next day presentation.

Role of the Participants: The participants will learn by evaluating the performance of the
Convener and Rapporteur. They will also participate and raise issues when necessary. And in
doing so, they will get involved in training task, learning and demonstrating leadership qualities.
The Convener will invite comments on the topic from the participants in the class.

Role of the Course Leader: The role of the Course Leader will be to check and observe
whether the roles of Convener, Rapporteur and Participants are carried out appropriately. Any
change in the program will be announced by the Leader. Besides, the Leader will help the
Convener and Rapporteur in carrying out their responsibilities.

Evaluation: The course grade will be evaluated according to following course components

Sl# Course Components Marks Percentage

1. First Term Examination of the semester 20%
2. Mid Term Examination of the semester 20%
3. Quizzes/Class Test 05%
4. Attendance 05%
5. Assignment/Term papers/Presentation 15%
6. Final Examination of the Semester 35%
Total 100%

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Course Schedule:
Class Date Topics Covered
1 8-May-17 Introductory Class-1
2 9-May-17 Defining chemistry, Branches of chemistry,
Scientific methods in chemistry, Numbers coming
from counting and measurement, Rules of
significant figures, Exponential numbers and their Define and distinguish between the terms
prefixes, Accuracy and precision in measurement,
Use of units in mathematical exercises
3 15-May-17 Classification of matter and energy, Instances of Define, distinguish, and correctly classify
elements, compounds, mixtures, and physico- examples of: Physical and chemical
chemical processes in the domestic environment
4 16- May-17 Definition of mole, AW or FW, Four quantum
numbers, Energy of orbitals and the quantum
numbers, Doublet and octet concept, Atomic and
molecular stability, Molecules and ions, Bohr
atom and quantum concept, de Broglie wave
equation, Simple harmonic motion, Sine wave and
ripples on water surface, wave length, amplitude,
The electromagnetic spectrum
5 17- May-17 Hydrogen spectrum and energy of an electron in
an atom, Photon, Spinning electrons in an orbit
and Fleming’s rule, Electron configuration,
Number of elements and the Periodic Table,
Atomic number and periodicity, Divisions of the
Periodic Table, Metals, nonmetals, and
metalloids, Blocks of elements, Valence band,
Conduction band
6 22- May-17 Stability and Radioactivity of Nucleus,
Radioactive decays, NuclearTransmutation,
Nuclear bombardment,Nuclear binding energy,
Mass defects, Matter-energy equivalence,
Isotopes, Mass Number, nucleon number, Nuclear
decay, Writing a nuclear reaction, Kinetics of
nuclear reaction
7 23-May-17 Half-lives, C-14 dating, Energies of nuclear
reactions, fission and fusion reactions, Nuclear
reactors, construction, classification, and
operation, Function and maintenance of nuclear
power station. Ruppur Nuclear Power Plant
Learning Outcome
Students in all sections of this course will
learn the following content
Describe the scientific method.
Make and record measurements to the proper
instrument precision.
precision, uncertainty, and accuracy
properties of matter; elements, compounds,
and mixtures; metals, nonmetals, and
metalloids; solid, liquid, and gaseous phases
of matter
Write a thorough description of the
development of thought shaping early theory
of atomic structure.
Describe the present day simple electron-
proton-neutron model for a many electron
atom.
Explain how an atom acquires a net charge to
become an ion
Identify the purpose and broad organization
of the chemical periodic table.
Write the symbols for the common mono-
atomic ions, recognizing the ion charge from
the periodic chart
Define radioactive decay and nuclear
bombardment reaction.
Define: isotope, atomic number, atomic mass
(weight), and atomic mass unit.
Predict the type of radioactive decay.
Determine the product nucleus in a nuclear
bombardmentreaction.
Differentiate between fission and fusion.
Apply carbon dating process
Describe the biological effects of radioactive
substances.
Draw and learn the mechanism of a nuclear
power plant.
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8 24-May-17 Covalent bond, orbital overlap, atomic orbital, Define and give examples of ionic and
and molecular orbital, sigma bond, pi bond, covalent bonds.
electronegativity and polar bond, Ionic bond
9 29-May-17 Sizes of cations and anions, Hybridization and
resonance , Coordination chemistry, Shapes of
molecules, VSEPR Theory, Physical bonding
10 30- May-17 Division between organic and inorganic
compounds, Naming organic and inorganic
compounds Types of chemical reactions and their
balancing, Half ionic reactions and net ionic
reactions, Defining mole
11 31- May-17 A balanced reaction and the number of moles of
reactants and products, Conversion of moles into
grams and vice versa, Conversion of the amount
of one substance into that of another, Using
stoichiometric rules
12 05-Jun-17 Stoichiometric rules, Limiting reagent in a
reaction, Theoretical and percentage yield,
Solution stoichiometry
13 06- Jun-17 First Term Exam
Identify compounds as ionic or covalent.
Draw Lewis structures for simple molecules
Describe the bonding in and the shape of
simple molecules and ions.
Write the correct formulas for compounds,
given the names; write the correct names for
compounds, given the formulas.
Define and distinguish between: a. Binary
and ternary compounds b. common and
systematic chemical names
Calculate related amounts in chemical
reactions from balanced chemical equations
a. Given reactant moles, find product mass or
moles.
b. Given reactant mass, find product mass or
moles.
c. Given one reactant or product amount, find
related reactant or product amount.
Calculate related amounts in chemical
reactions from balanced chemical equations
a. Given two or more reactant amounts,
determine and correctly use limiting reactant
information.
b. Given percent yield, determine related
reactant or product amount.

14 07- Jun-17 Concentration of solutions in molarity or mole per
Liter , or M, Calculating the number of moles of
solutes in a volume of solution, Preparing dilute
solution from concentrated stocks
15 12- Jun-17 Laws of gases, graphical representations, Gas
mixtures, Law of partial pressures, Gaseous
stoichiometry, Problems involving gas volumes,
Manometers, Units of pressures
Define molarity; solve problems computing
moles, mass, and concentrations of solutions.
Predict whether precipitation will occur,
given solutionvolumes and concentrations.
Explain the basis for the sulfide scheme to
separate a mixtureof metal ions.
State and solve problems using Boyle's Law,
Charles Law, Guy-Lussac's Law, Avogadro’s
Law and the Combined Gas Law. .
State and apply Dalton's Law of Partial
Pressures.

16 13- Jun-17 First Term Examination Answer script return,

solution of questions
17 14- Jun-17 Kinetic molecular theory, Molecular speeds, List the five postulates of the kinetic theory.
diffusion, and effusion, Real gases and pressure Provide a qualitative description of the gas
and volume corrections, Van der Waals equation laws based on the kinetic theory.
Describe how the root-mean-square (rms)
molecular speed of gas molecules varies with

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18 19- Jun-17 Arrhenius, Lewis, and Lowry-Bronsted Theories,
Conjugate acids and bases, their strengths, and
acid and base strengths, pH and acid-base scale,
Calculation of pH and pOH of different solutions
having various concentration, Ka, Kb, and Kw, and
their inter relation
19 20- Jun-17 Salts: neutral, acidic, and basic, Buffer: acidic
buffer and basic buffer, buffer solutions, buffer
action, pH of buffer, Calculating the pH of a
Buffer from Given Volumes of Solution, Effect of
acid and base on buffer solution
20 21- Jun-17 Endothermic reaction, Exothermic reaction, Heat
of reaction, molar enthalpy, Enthalpy and
enthalpy change, Thermochemical equations,
Stoichiometry and heats of reactions, Hess’s Law
of constant heat summation
21 28- Jun-17 Definition and classification of Fuels, foods as
fuel, commercial fuel, rocket fuel, conversion of
fuel, Gasification and liquefaction of coal,
Production of Biodiesel, Enthalpy and the first
law of thermodynamics, Spontaneous processes:
entropy and the second law of thermodynamics
22 3-Jul-17 Chemical Equilibrium, Experimental
determination of rates, Dependence of rates on
concentrations, Change of concentration with
time, Temperature and rates, Collision and
transition state theory of rates
23 4- Jul-17 Arrhenius theory, Rate law and reaction
mechanism, Catalysis, Effect of catalysts,
temperature
Calculate the rms speed of gas molecules
Describe theory of acid and base
Characterize the physical and chemical
properties of acid and base.
Compare the acidity and alkalinity of a
solution using pH value.
Calculate the pH and pOH of different types
of solution.
Describe how buffer solutions control pH in
biological systems
Identify the characteristics of acids, bases,
and salts
Describe the pH change of a buffer solution
with the addition of acid or base.
Calculate the pH of a Buffer from Given
Volumes of Solution
Define heat, heat of reaction, thermodynamic
system and its surroundings.
Distinguish between an exothermic process
and an endothermic process.
Explain how enthalpy and internal energy are
related.
Calculate the enthalpy of reaction
Apply Hess’s law to obtain the enthalpy
change for one reaction from the enthalpy
changes of a number of other reactions.
Calculating the amount of reactant needed to
generate a given amount of heat
Analyze and describe examples where
technologies were developed based on
understanding thermodynamics
Identify and describe sources of energy
including present sources and possible new
ones
Classify flues and learn the conversion of
primary and secondary fuels through eco-
friendly processes
Identify and discuss the properties and
situations in which the rate of reaction is a
factor
Identify the factors that affect rate of reaction
and how these can be controlled.
Describe collision theory and its connection
to factors involved in altering reaction rates
Describe the role of the following in reaction
rate: nature of reactants, surface area,
temperature, and concentration
Apply the principles of equilibrium to
aqueous systems using LeChatelier’s
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Chemical equilibrium, Equilibrium constant, Principle to predict the effects of

Homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibrium,
Changing reaction conditions and Le Chatelier’s
Principle
24 05- Jul-17 Oxadation and reduction reactions, Galvanic cells,
Voltaic cells, Cell potentials, Commercial dry
cells, Batteries: primary cells, secondary cells,
Fuel cells, Electrolysis of molten salts, aqueous
electrolysis, Electroplating
25 10- Jul-17 Mid Term Exam
concentration, pressure, and temperature
changes on equilibrium mixtures.
Explain, with the help of a diagram, the
forces of attraction between solute and
solvent particles
Compare the effect of a catalyst on rate of
reaction with its effect on equilibrium.
Describe how a catalyst can affect the
product formed.
Identify questions to investigate that arise
from practical problems and issues on redox
Distinguish between scientific questions and
technological problems
Define oxidation and reduction
experimentally and theoretically
Illustrate and label the parts of
electrochemical and electrolytic cells and
explain how they work
Explain the processes of electrolysis and
electroplating

26 11- Jul-17 Introduction of chemical process industries, Unit Describe the chemical process industries of
operation and unit processes, Urea manufacturing, Bangladesh.
Tannery, Textile industries, Sugar manufacturing, Classify organic and inorganic chemical
Cement manufacturing process industries.
List down the raw materials and finished
products of different chemical industries.
27 12- Jul-17 Municipal water manufacturing, Air, water, and Identify water, air and soil quality parameters
soil pollution, Monitoring and control of water Learn different processes for waste water
pollution, BOD, COD. Waste water treatment of treatment
various industries Assess the impact of chemical processes on
environment
28 17- Jul-17 Mid Term Examination Answer script return,
solution of questions

29 18- Jul-17 Introduction to organic compounds, Percentage Describe the ways in which carbon typically
composition of organic compounds, bonds.
Nomenclature of organic compounds, Define saturated hydrocarbon, unsaturated
Homologous series, Common functional groups in hydrocarbon, and aromatic hydrocarbon.
Know and recall the fundamental principles
organic compounds and their nature,
of organic chemistry, nomenclature,
Classifications of hydrocarbons
structural isomerism, and stereochemistry.
30 19- Jul-17 Derivative of hydrocarbons, Alcohol, Carboxylic Predict the reactivity of an organic
acid, Aldehyde and ketones, Ester, Polymers, compound from its structure.
Carbohydrate and its classification, Hydrolysis of Develop basic skills for the multi-step
animal fat, Saponification, Aromatic synthesis of organic compounds.
Know and recall the fundamental principles
hydrocarbons, Benzene and its homologues
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of chemical reactions and mechanism.

31 24- Jul-17 Introduction to analytical chemistry, classification Explain the theoretical principles and
of modern analytical methods, technique of important applications of classical analytical
analytical chemistry, gravimetric and volumetric methods
analysis, mathematical problems. Assess and suggest a suitable analytical
method for a specific purpose.
32 25- Jul-17 Introduction to Biochemistry, scope of Explain the relation between chemistry and
biochemistry, chemical and elementary biology.
composition of body, major biomolecules of body, List down the major bimolecules of living
carbohydrate, protein, lipid, DNA, RNA bodies.
 Differentiate the functions of carbohydrates,
proteins, lipids, DNA and RNA.
33 26- Jul-17 Introduction to Biochemistry, scope of Explain the relation between chemistry and
biochemistry, chemical and elementary biology.
composition of body, major biomolecules of body, List down the major bimolecules of living
carbohydrate, protein, lipid, DNA, RNA bodies.
 Differentiate the functions of carbohydrates,
proteins, lipids, DNA and RNA.
34 31- Jul-17 Introduction to Green Chemistry, Principles of List down 12 principles of green chemistry.
green chemistry, Case studies regarding Identify hazardous and toxic chemical
conventional synthesis routes, Mathematical synthesis routes.
problems related to production yield and Atom Differentiate the greener synthesis routes
from other proposed synthetic routes.
economy, Substitutions of conventional routes by
Recommend, modify and design non-
greener and environment friendly routes.
hazardous, non-toxic and eco-friendly
chemical synthesis routes over conventional
routes.
35 1-Aug-17 Class Presentation-1 Apply knowledge during career development
Chemical Process Industries: Organic in the sector of Computer Science &
Engineering
36 2-Aug-17 Class Presentation-2 Apply knowledge during career development
Chemical Process Industries: Inorganic in the sector of Electrical Engineering and
Electronics
37 7-Aug-17 Class Presentation-3 Apply knowledge during career development
Role of Chemistry in Computer Science & in the sector of Computer Science &
Engineering Engineering
38 8-Aug-17 Class Presentation-4 Apply knowledge during career development
Role of Chemistry in Electrical Engineering in the sector of Electrical Engineering and
and Electronics Electronics
39 9-Aug-17 Class Presentation-5 Apply knowledge during career development
Role of Chemistry in Mechanical Engineering in the sector of Mechanical Engineering
40 10-Aug-17 Class Presentation-6 Apply knowledge during career development
Role of Chemistry in Civil Engineering in the sector of Civil Engineering

Assignments: Students have to submit assignments on following topics in MS word.

Submission deadline will be announced later on during class time.
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Sl# Topics
Assignment 1 Importance of Chemistry in Our Daily Life
Assignment 2 Chemical Names and Molecular Formulas, Functions, Advantages
and Disadvantages of Commercially Used Chemical Ingredients in
different finished products
Assignment 3 The Evolution of Chemical Elements

Quiz:

Sl# Topics
Quiz 1 Matter, element, compound, mixture Unit, Significant figure, Unit
conversion, Mathematical problem, Elements, symbol, valance
Quiz 2 Chemical bonds, Physical Bonding
Quiz 3 Entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics, Electrochemistry
Quiz 4 Analytical chemistry, Organic chemistry

Term Paper: Students have to submit term papers/projects on following topics in power point
slides. Submission deadline will be announced later on during class time.

Topics
Role of Chemistry in Computer Science & Engineering, Role of Chemistry in
Electrical Engineering and Electronics, Role of Chemistry in Mechanical Engineering,
Role of Chemistry in Civil Engineering, Branches of Chemistry, Atomic Structure,
Metal, Nonmetal, Metalloid, Chemical Bonding, Physical Bonding, Acid-Base, Water
Pollution, Air Pollution, States of Matter, and Organic Chemistry

Presentation: Students will present their term papers or projects prepared on preselected topics
(e.g. Role of Chemistry in Computer Science & Engineering, Role of Chemistry in
Electrical Engineering and Electronics, Role of Chemistry in Mechanical Engineering,
Role of Chemistry in Civil Engineering, Branches of Chemistry, Atomic Structure,
Metal, Nonmetal, Metalloid, Chemical Bonding, Physical Bonding, Acid-Base, Water
Pollution, Air Pollution, States of Matter, and Organic Chemistry) in power point
slides.

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Academic Offences : It is well recognized that intellectual honesty is the basic requirement
for development and acquisition of knowledge. Intellectual honesty is a
pre-requisite for continued membership in the university community.

Forms of intellectual dishonesty are plagiarism, cheating in examinations,

aiding and abetting cheating, and the use of assignment prepared by
others, impersonation of another student at an examination, falsification
of academic records, and unruly behavior with instructor.

If a student is detected by the instructor in committing academic offence,

it may result in an “F” grade for the course or even dismissal of the
student from the university.

Text Book:

Sl# Book Name Author(s) Edition, Publisher

Year
1 General Chemistry Darrell D Ebbing 10th, 2013 CENGAGE Learning
Steven D. Gammon

Reference Books:

Sl# Book Name Author(s) Edition, Publisher

Year
1 Chemistry for Engineering Lawrence S. Brown 2nd, 2011 Cengage Learning
Students Thomas A. Holme
2 General Chemistry The Raymond Chang 6th, 2011 The McGraw-Hill
Essential Concepts Jason Overby
3 General Chemistry Uno Kask& J. David Rawn 1993 W.C.Brown
4 Shreve’s Chemical Process George T. Austin 5th, 1984 McGraw-Hill
Industries Education
5 Lippincott’s Illustrated Richard A. Harvey & Denise 6th, 2013 Lippincott Williams
Reviews Biochemistry Ferrier & Wilkins

Developed By

(Dr. Mohammad Harun-Ur-Rashid)

Assistant Professor
Department of Chemistry, IUBAT

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