Course Descriptions in Chemistry
Date: 2014-05-09 Visits: 26
 

1. x041217 Chemistry Specialty English (2 credits)

TEACHING STYLE

Standard Face to Face Teaching

Semester 4

Syllabus

This subject is a Basic English and specialized courses in one of a comprehensive curriculum. On the basis of the college English 1 to 4, inorganic and analytical chemistry, physical chemistry and organic chemistry courses, It enables students to master quite specialized vocabulary and basic reading skills, scientific articles, and read the relevant professional literature. This course lay the foundation for subsequent literature searches for students courses, thesis and research work. Prerequisite: x104001~004, x041201~02, x041505, x041207~08, x041211.

Learning OBJECTIVES

1. Master with the professional technology related professional English vocabulary and basic reading skills;

2. Be able to read with the profession-related scientific literature with certain reading speed.

CREDIT Hours

Up to 32 hours per semester

 

2. X041218 ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTGRY (3.5 credits)

TEACHING STYLE    

Standard Face to Face Teaching

Semester 5 

Syllabus

Introduce three basic respects of organic chemistry, that is, reaction, mechanism and structure, including the structure theory of the organic compounds, the relation between molecular structure and chemical activation, the conjugative effect and induction effect and active intermediates, and the mechanism of important organic reactions (aliphatic nucleophilic substitution reactions, aliphatic electrophonic substitution reactions, aromatic nucleophilic substitution reactions, aromatic electrophonic substitution reactions, substitutions and eliminations of radicals, oxidation and reduction, addition to carbon-carbon multiple bonds, animalcular rearrangements, etc).

Prerequisite: x041207~08.

Learning OBJECTIVES

1. Master the concepts and theories of organic chemistry systematically, and understand the substance of organic reaction

2. Able to apply the organic reaction mechanisms to solve the practical problems in chemical production process

CREDIT Hours

Up to 56 hours per semester

 

3. X041219 POLYMER CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS (3 credits)

TEACHING STYLE

Standard Face to Face Teaching

Semester 5

Syllabus

Polymer and their manufacture play a very important part in our daily lives and the technologies that we use. This course will lead the student to a basic understanding of the chemistry and physics of polymers via interactive lectures, tutorials as well as hands on lab classes. We will cover fundamental polymer chemistry, i.e. polycondensations, polyadditions, ionic polymerizations and free radical polymerization, and learn what strategies are at our disposal to generate simple and complex macromolecular architectures. In addition, the student will learn how knowledge of polymerization kinetics allows for a prediction of polymer molecular weight distributions. The polymer physics segment of the course will allow the student to develop an understanding of the physical properties of polymers in relation to their chemical structure. Prerequisite: x041207~08, x041209~10.

Learning OBJECTIVES

1. Master the basic theory and related knowledge in polymer chemistry and physics;

2. Cultivate the students’ basic experiment skills in polymer synthesis

CREDIT Hours

Up to 68 hours per semester (including 48 hours of lectures and 20 hours of experiments)

 

4. X041219 ACADEMIC WRITING (2 credits)

TEACHING STYLE

Standard Face to Face Teaching

Semester 5

Syllabus

This course is to introduce the basic information, theory and technique in chemical research, with emphasis on how to prepare an academic dissertation or journal article. Topics include: how to find scientific problem, how to design and carry out experiment in lab, how to analysis the results of experiment and how to write academic papers. In addition, academic standard and morality will also be introduced. Prerequisite: x030103 and x041217.

Learning OBJECTIVES

1. Master the basic theory and related knowledge in academic writing, and establish a brilliant academic morality;

2. Cultivate the students’ basic skills in academic writing in English or Chinese based on the analysis of experimental data.

CREDIT Hours

Up to 32 hours per semester (including 28 hours of lectures and 4 hours of writing practice by computer)

 

5. X041221 CHEMISTRY COMPREHESIVE EXPERIMENT (2 credits)

TEACHING STYLE

Standard Face to Face Teaching

Semester 6

Syllabus

Chemistry Comprehensive Experiment, based on a professional basis and specialized courses combine theoretical knowledge on chemistry, will focus on the creation of a more content, more than the soft, supple comprehensive knowledge in a number of pilot projects in a class of practical courses.

Learning OBJECTIVES

The main aim of the course is to train students to design, prepare and test the ability of practical skills and the ability to handle data analysis.

CREDIT Hours

Up to two weeks of lab training per semester

 

6. X041222 WORKSHOP INTERNSHIP (2 credits)

TEACHING STYLE

Standard Face to Face Teaching

Semester 7

Syllabus

Workshop Internship is a key joint part between school education and industrial production. In this course, students will be put into several chemical industries, so they can take part in the production of some chemical compounds or materials closely related to our daily life. During this process, students will get to know how to uncover problems from production practice and solve them using the fundamental knowledge and theories of chemistry.

Learning OBJECTIVES

1. Understand the producing process of chemical materials.

2. To be able to discover and solve problems derived from the producing process.

3. To establish the spirit of teamwork.

CREDIT Hours

Up to two weeks of workshop training per semester

 

7. X041225 HIGHER INORGANIC AND ANALYSTICAL CHEMISTRY (3 credits)

TEACHING STYLE

Standard Face to Face Teaching

Semester 7

Syllabus

This course is based on basic inorganic chemistry and analytical chemistry. The aim of this course is to improve the ability of the students, who are willing to get further education at home or abroad, to solve the examination questions of inorganic chemistry an analytical chemistry. Topics include the basic requirements of Ministry of Education for students majoring in chemistry, with emphasizing the knowledge points commonly met in the entrance examination of graduate of different kinds of university or institutes.

Prerequisite: x041201~02 and x041205~06

Learning OBJECTIVES

1. Completely master the fundamental principles and basic knowledge of inorganic chemistry and analytical chemistry

2. To be able to solve the examination questions by flexibly using what we have learned in this course.

CREDIT Hours

Up to 48 hours per semester

 

8. X041226 HIGHER ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (3 credits)

TEACHING STYLE

Standard Face to Face Teaching

Semester 7

Syllabus

This course is based on basic organic chemistry. The aim of this course is to improve the ability of the students, who are willing to get further education at home or abroad, to solve the examination questions of organic chemistry Topics include the basic requirements of Ministry of Education for students majoring in chemistry, with emphasizing the knowledge points commonly met in the entrance examination of graduate of different kinds of university or institutes.

Prerequisite: x041207~08

Learning OBJECTIVES

1. Completely master the fundamental principles and basic knowledge of organic chemistry

2. To be able to solve the examination questions by flexibly using what we have learned in this course.

CREDIT Hours

Up to 48 hours per semester

 

9. X041227 HIGHER PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY (3 credits)

TEACHING STYLE

Standard Face to Face Teaching

Semester 7

Syllabus

This course is based on basic physical chemistry. The aim of this course is to improve the ability of the students, who are willing to get further education at home or abroad, to solve the examination questions of physical chemistry Topics include the basic requirements of Ministry of Education for students majoring in chemistry, with emphasizing the knowledge points commonly met in the entrance examination of graduate of different kinds of university or institutes.

Prerequisite: x041211~12

Learning OBJECTIVES

1. Completely master the fundamental principles and basic knowledge of physical chemistry

2. Be able to solve the examination questions by flexibly using what we have learned in this course.

CREDIT Hours

Up to 48 hours per semester

 

10. X041228 FUNDAMENTAL CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS (3 credits)

TEACHING STYLE

Standard Face to Face Teaching

Semester 6

Syllabus

Introduction of basic knowledge and fundamental theories of material chemistry, including the history, development, basic concepts and thermodynamics of material chemistry, as well as the classification, structure, properties and preparation of common materials. Several new-rising materials such as (micro-) electronic materials, photonic materials, biomedical materials, high performance composite materials, nanomaterials, etc are also mentioned.

Learning OBJECTIVES

1. Master the basic concepts, knowledge and theories of material chemistry

2. Know the classification, structure and properties of different kinds of materials

3. Know the applications of different materials including some new-rising materials

CREDIT Hours

Up to 48 hours per semester

 

11. X041229 ORGANIC SYNTHETIC CHEMISTRY (3 credits)

TEACHING STYLE

Standard Face to Face Teaching

Semester 6

Syllabus

This course is designed to provide the students with fundamental principles, chemical reactions, design and modern techniques of organic synthetic chemistry. It covers various basic chemical reactions, the chiral separation of optical isomer, asymmetric synthesis, the application of protecting group in organic synthesis, retrosynthetic analysis and organic synthesis design, and modern strategies of organic synthesis. Furthermore, we’ll also try to show the students how to synthesize one single compound using several different methods. Prerequisite: x041207~08 and x041218

Learning OBJECTIVES

1. Understand the fundamental principles of organic synthesis methods

2. Be familiar with every kind of chain fragmentation and chain addition methods commonly used in organic synthesis

3. Be able to flexibly use protecting group, orienting group and potential group in organic synthesis

4. Be familiar with various important reactions, methods, reagents in organic synthesis, and related strategies, techniques and theories

5. Understand the novel achievements and developments in the field of organic synthesis

CREDIT Hours

Up to 48 hours per semester

 

12. X042316 COLLOID AND INTERFACE CHEMISTRY (2 credits)

TEACHING STYLE

Standard Face to Face Teaching

Semester 5

Syllabus

As a professional necessary course, topics of colloid and interface chemistry cover different kinds of interfacial properties, basic principles of colloid chemistry, relations between colloid and interface phenomenon, surfactant emulsion and polymer solution. Based on the above points, it will introduce the new development of colloid science, including the application of colloid and interface chemistry in the environment, information, biological, energy and other areas. From the point of physical chemistry, micro and the essence, it will probe into the colloid dispersion system and macroscopic phenomena.

Learning OBJECTIVES

1. Master the basic theory and related knowledge in colloid and interface chemistry;

2. Understand the macroscopic phenomena and the nature of the colloid dispersion system.

CREDIT Hours

Up to 32 hours per semester

 

13. X041240 NANOMATERIALS PHYSICS CHEMISTRY (3 credits)

·TEACHING STYLE

Standard Face to Face Teaching

Semester 6

·SYLLABUS

This course is based on college physics, physical chemistry, instrumental analysis and structural chemistry curriculum, materials science, biology, is designed for chemistry, applied chemistry undergraduate courses. It systematically introduces some nanomaterials basic knowledge about the latest scientific and technological achievements of physics and chemistry in nanomaterials research.

·LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Master the basic theory of Nanomaterials Science and related technologies

2. master nanomaterials used in physics, chemistry, catalysis, biology, etc.

·CREDIT HOURS

Up to 48 hours per semester

 

14. X043629 INTRODUCTION OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY (2 credits)

·TEACHING STYLE

Standard Face to Face Teaching

Semester 5

·SYLLABUS

Introduction of medicinal chemistry is a discipline of employing basic principles of chemistry and biology to study the relationship between the structure and activities of the drug. These provide an understanding of the link between chemical structure and clinical effectiveness, which underlies the courses on the design of new drugs for clinical use. This unit aims to develop the ability of students to correlate chemical structure with the physicochemical properties and biological activity of drug molecules. Modern methods in drug design including combinatorial chemistry and computer-aided molecular modeling will also be discussed.

·LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Recognize chemical structures of common medicinal agents and understand the reactivity of common functional groups

2. Describe the mode of action of biologically active compounds

3. Be familiar with the methods used to optimize existing drugs

4. Apply their knowledge to the chemical basis for synthesis of medicinal products and relate their chemical knowledge to the issues confronting pharmaceutical scientists

5. Use their knowledge about functional groups and properties to predict the physical and chemical properties of the biologically active compounds

6. Develop their generic skills and attributes in communication and lifelong learning

·CREDIT HOURS

Up to 32 hours per semester

Four lectures per week

 

15. X041234 PRACTICAL SPECTROSCOPY (2 credits)

·TEACHING STYLE

Standard Face to Face Teaching

Semester 5

·SYLLABUS

In this course, we’ll concentration upon the most commonly used techniques in organic structure determination: NMR, IR, UV-Vis and MS. We will provide you with a basic understanding of how each type of spectroscopy gives rise to spectra, and how these spectra can be used to determine the structure of organic molecules in a reasonably manner.

·LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Understand the basic principles, characteristics and applications of NMR, IR, UV-Vis and MS

2. Be able to analysis or determine the structure of an unknown compound by using all of these techniques together in a logical manner

·CREDIT HOURS

Up to 32 hours per semester

Four lectures per week

 

16. APPLICATION FOUNDATION of SOFTWARES for CHEMISTRY and CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (2 credits)

TEACHING STYLE

Standard Face to Face Teaching

Semester 2

Syllabus

This subject gives students an understanding of the application of some widely used softwares in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. It also introduces students to the concepts and techniques used in some related branches of learning, for example, Organic Chemistry, Quantum Chemistry, and Chemical Engineering.

Learning OBJECTIVES

1. Learn how to use Excel to produce a variety of formats with experimental data and reproduce related data with self-made formulas; learn the method of data fitting.

2. Grasp the abilities about Origin in installation, basic operations, functions, settings, and other techniques; comparing Origin and Excel in data fitting.

3. Recognize the installation, constitution and main function about Chemoffice; master the basic operation methods about ChemDraw (drawing and optimization of molecule structures; forecast of 13C and 1H NMR; drawing high quality laboratory glassware diagram; etc.); master some operations about Chem3D.

4. Learn about the installation and data importation of Diamond; drawing molecule structure, crystal structure and packing structure; rendering high quality images with POV-Ray.

5. An understanding and appreciation of the key features of Gaussian; the ability to write input files with GaussView.

6. The awareness of the impact of Aspen Plus on Chemical Engineering; understanding of the basic operation methods of the software.

CREDIT Hours

Up to 32 hours per semester

Four lectures per week, including a two hour tutorial.

 

17. CHEMISTRY IN OPTICAL FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2 credits)

TEACHING STYLE

Standard Face to Face Teaching

Semester 5

SYLLABUS

This subject gives students an understanding of the preliminary chemistry knowledge on the optical functional materials, such as fluorescent sensor materials, photorefractive materials, electroluminescence materials and materials for optical information storage. It also introduces students to the latest research achievements on the area of chemistry in optical Functional materials.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Comprehend the basic principle of optical phenomenon, such as fluorescence sensing, photorefractive, electroluminescence and optical information storage.

2. Acquaintance the relationship between the structure and properties of the optical functional materials mentioned above.

3. Recognize the latest research achievements in the area of optical materials, and understand the applications of them in various areas of new materials.

CREDIT HOURS

Up to 16 hours per semester

Two lectures per week.

 

18PHYSICS & CHEMISTRY of NANOMATERIALS (2 credits)

TEACHING STYLE

Standard face to face teaching

Semester 6

Syllabus

This subject integrates materials science, materials physics, materials chemistry, and the tutor’s research fruits on nanomaterials, to give students an understanding of the elementary knowledge, the latest scientific and technological fruits, and the application of materials in the nanometer scale. Four parts are including in this subject: (1) elementary concepts and properties of nanomaterials; (2) preparation of nanomaterials; (3) characterizations of nanomaterials; and (4) crystallography of nanomaterials.

Learning OBJECTIVES

1. Comprehend the elementary concepts and properties of nanomaterials;

2. Understand physical preparation of nanomaterials and master chemical synthesis of nnaomaterials, especially the chemical synthesis in solutions;

3. Master the XRD and microscopic analysis techniques and comprehend the techniques (FTIR, EDS, Mapping, and XPS) for analyzing surface chemistry of nanomaterials;

4. Comprehend surface defects and oriented growth of nanomaterials;

5. Comprehend the writing skills for nanomaterials paper (introduction, experimental, results and discussion, conclusion);

6. Master the methods to resolve the three questions about nanomaterials: What is, How about, and What is the use of nanomaterials?

CREDIT Hours

2 hours per week

 

19. ELECTROCHEMISTRY for NEW ENERGY (2 credits)

TEACHING STYLE

Standard Face to Face Teaching

Semester 4

Syllabus

This subject gives students an understanding of the application of electrochemistry in  the area of new energy, such as fuel cells, solar fuelssun-light splitting water to hydrogen and oxygen, or photosynthesis alcohol fuels with H2O and CO2, lithium batteries, solar cells, and so on. It also introduces students to the concepts and techniques of electrochemistry.

Learning OBJECTIVES

1. Recognize essential elements of electrochemistry and electrochemical analysis;

2. Understand the application of electrochemistry in  the area of new energy, such as fuel cells, solar fuels, lithium batteries, solar cells, and so on.

CREDIT Hours

Up to 32 hours per semester

 

20. INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (7 credits)

TEACHING STYLE

Standard Face to Face Teaching

Semester 1, 2

Syllabus

This subject is a basic specialized course in learning the important properties of elements and compounds and the typical chemical reactions, including the structure theory of the inorganic compound and the relation between inorganic compound’s structure and chemical activation.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Understanding of the basic theory of structure of matter, the basic principle of chemical reaction, the fundamental knowledge of elements,;

2Help the students to develop the ability to solve ordinary problems about inorganic chemistry

CREDIT Hours

Up to 56 hours per semester and four lectures per week.

                

21. ANALYSTICAL CHEMISTRY (3.5 credits)

TEACHING STYLE

Standard Face to Face Teaching

Semester 1

Syllabus

This subject give understanding of the basic theory of structure of matter, the basic principle of chemical reaction, the fundamental knowledge of elements, and help the students to develop the ability to solve analytical chemistry. 

Learning OBJECTIVES

1. Understanding of the basic theory of structure of matter, the basic principle of chemical reaction, the fundamental knowledge of elements;

2. Help the students to develop the ability to solve analytical chemistry.

CREDIT Hours

Up to 56 hours per semester and four lectures per week.

              

22. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (8 credits)  

TEACHING STYLE 

Standard Face to Face Teaching 

Semester 2, 3

Syllabus

This unit is an important compulsory and basic course. It provides nomenclature, properties, structure, synthesis and application of various types of organic compounds, including alkanes, cycloalkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatic compounds, halohydrocarbons, alcohols, phenols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, derivatives of carboxylic acids, and amines. It also includes reaction mechanisms and organic laws of science. This course also includes chemical experiments involving the treatment and synthesis of organic compounds.

Learning OBJECTIVES

              Through this course, students can have a systematic and comprehensive understanding of organic chemistry:

1. Master the basics of organic chemistry and theories.

2. Master the relationship between structure and properties of organic compounds.

3. Master transformations of organic compounds between different types.

4. Apply knowledge in novel settings (eg, designing a route for synthesis a new compounds.

5. Apply skills in doing experiments independently and/or in a group.

CREDIT Hours

Up to 56 hours per semester and four lectures per week.

                   

23. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY (7 credits)

TEACHING STYLE

Standard Face to Face Teaching

Semester 3, 4

Syllabus

Physical chemistry is one science which quantitative studies the universal principles in chemical changes by using physical and mathematical methods. This subject will give students an understanding of the fundamental concepts, theory and methods in chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, electrochemistry and colloid chemistry. It also will introduce students to the concepts and techniques used in establishing assumptions and models for practical problems.

Learning OBJECTIVES

1. Students will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts, theory and laws in chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, electrochemistry and colloid chemistry, and to be able to apply this understanding to real problems in the areas covered.

2. Demonstrate an understanding of general methods in physical chemistry, including thermodynamics, dynamics, quantum mechanics and statistical thermodynamics methods, and to be able to solve scientific problems.

3. Demonstrate an understanding of the key theoretical models in physical chemistry and to be able to establish theory by combining the macro models and microscopic models.

CREDITHours

Up to 56 hours per semester and four lectures per week.

 

24. INORGANIC CHEMISTRY EXPERIMENT (3 credits)

TEACHING STYLE

Standard Face to Face Teaching and Tutorial

Semester 1, 2

Syllabus

This subject is a basic specialized course in learning the important properties of elements and compounds and the typical chemical reactions, including the structure theory of the inorganic compound and the relation between inorganic compound’s structure and chemical activation.

Learning OBJECTIVES

1. Understanding of the basic theory of structure of matter, the basic principle of chemical reaction, the fundamental knowledge of elements;

2Help the students to develop the ability to solve ordinary problems about inorganic chemistry

CREDIT Hours

Up to 40 hours per semester and four lectures per week.

                  

25. ANALYSTICAL CHEMISTRY EXPERIMENT (1.5 credits)

TEACHING STYLE

Standard Face to Face Teaching and Tutorial

Semester 1

Syllabus

This subject gives understanding of the basic theory of analytical chemistry and helps the students to develop the ability to solve analytical chemistry. 

Learning OBJECTIVES

1. Understanding of the basic theory of structure of matter, the basic principle of chemical reaction, the fundamental knowledge of elements;

2. Help the students to develop the ability to solve analytical chemistry.

CREDIT Hours

Up to 40 hours per semester and four lectures per week.

               

26. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (3 credits)  

Level: Undergraduate 2nd Year Level  

TEACHING STYLE 

Standard Face to Face Teaching and Tutorial

Semester 2, 3

Syllabus 

This unit is an important compulsory and basic course. It provides nomenclature, properties, structure, synthesis and application of various types of organic compounds, including alkanes, cycloalkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatic compounds, halohydrocarbons, alcohols, phenols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, derivatives of carboxylic acids, and amines. It also includes reaction mechanisms and organic laws of science. This course also includes chemical experiments involving the treatment and synthesis of organic compounds.

Learning OBJECTIVES

              Through this course, students can have a systematic and comprehensive understanding of organic chemistry:

1. Master the basics of organic chemistry and theories.

2. Master the relationship between structure and properties of organic compounds.

3. Master transformations of organic compounds between different types.

4. Apply knowledge in novel settings (eg. designing a route for synthesis a new compounds.

5. Apply skills in doing experiments independently and/or in a group.

CREDIT Hours

Up to 40 hours per semester and four lectures per week.

                  

27. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY EXPERIMENT (3 credits)

TEACHING STYLE

Standard Face to Face Teaching and Tutorial

Semester 3, 4

Syllabus

This subject is one of the important parts of experimental elementary chemistry. The experiments include thermochemistry, dynamics, electrochemistry, surface chemistry etc. The main purpose of this subject is to learn the physical chemistry theory and research methods using physical chemistry.

Learning OBJECTIVES

1. Master experimental skills, practice observation and take the data record correctly , process the data and analysis the results;

2. Learn the research method of physical chemistry;

3. Learn physical chemistry principle; 

4. Improve application ability, arouse innovative consciousness, make a good foundation for scientific research.

CREDIT Hours

Up to 40 hours per semester and four lectures per week.

 

28. OPITIC AND ELECTRONIC MATERIALS BASED ON COORDINATION CHEMISTRY (2 credits)

TEACHING STYLE

Standard Face to Face Teaching

Semester 7

Syllabus

This subject is one of the most important areas of inorganic chemistry, which is relationship of organic chemistry, analysis chemistry, physical chemistry, polymer chemistry, and so on, but also the relationship of material chemistry, life science, and medicine & pharmaceutical, and other scientific fields. This subject gives students an understanding of fundamental principl0e and knowledge of coordination chemistry, new knowledge, new matters, new areas, development based on this subject.

Learning OBJECTIVES

1. To master essential elements of their research system and understand particular principles of optic and electronic materials based on coordination chemistry;

2. To master latest develop and trend of optic and electronic materials of coordination chemistry, and to know the relationships between this subject and other subjects;

3. To extend students’ the field of knowledge, to improve the application of comprehensive knowledge, and the abilities of resolving the problems.

CREDIT Hours

Up to 24 hours per semester

Two lectures per week plus one hour tutorial