Chemistry for the Ambitious 0600-OG-ChA

Contemporary problems, which result from the collision of economic and civilization development and the need to maintain a stable natural environment.
Global population growth and increased demand for raw materials and energy.
Key raw materials: resources, place of origin, use, prices. Detailed issues related to key groups of materials: metals, plastics, bio-based materials, solid, liquid, and gaseous fuels.
Necessity and methods of material and energy recycling of selected waste: tires and polymers, metals, glass - ceramics - building materials, paper, electronics, and household appliances, cars and means of transport, nuclear fuel, and radioactive materials.
Hydrogen technology: hydrogen production (gray and green hydrogen), hydrogen storage (low pressure, high pressure, and liquefaction), conversion of hydrogen into heat, and electricity.
Energy storage: heat and cold accumulators, electrochemical energy storage - batteries and capacitors. Thermal insulations.
Low-emission transport: hybrid, electric, and hydrogen vehicles.
Chemical and biological sensors: automatic diagnosis of the state of the environment, human recovery and the state of machines.

Total student workload

Classes requiring the direct participation of the teacher and student - lecture: 30 hours - 1.5 ECTS Own work - preparation for the exam: 45 hours - 1.5 ECTS Total: 75 h (3 ECTS)

Learning outcomes - knowledge

W1 - Has a structured and consolidated knowledge of the basics of chemistry. W2 - He knows the basic laws and chemical theories. W3 - Has extended knowledge in selected areas of applied chemistry and its relations with politics, environmental protection, economy, and everyday life. W4 - knows the methods of the newest directions in the field of obtaining and storing energy, low and emission-free transport, and recycling of raw materials.

Learning outcomes - skills

After completing the lecture, the student: U1 - He can describe the chemical properties of elements in relation to their electronic structure. U2 - Interprets selected chemical and physical phenomena on the basis of the properties of matter in three states of aggregation: gas, liquid and solid. U3 - He can indicate the relationship of the discussed chemical content with everyday life and industrial practice. U4 - He can identify threats to humans and the natural environment resulting from massive chemical processing of matter. U5 - He can identify the advantages and disadvantages of obtaining energy from various sources. U6 - Can indicate the directions of pro-ecological development of technologies in the field of obtaining and storing energy and mobility.

Learning outcomes - social competencies

K1: It shapes a positive image of chemistry as a driving force in economic development and the key challenges of civilization development. K2: Is aware of the need to care for the condition of the natural environment and the threats posed by human activities to the environment.

Teaching methods

Information lecture (application of audiovisual shows).

Observation/demonstration teaching methods

- display

Expository teaching methods

- informative (conventional) lecture
- problem-based lecture
- participatory lecture

Exploratory teaching methods

- classic problem-solving
- experimental
- seminar
- presentation of a paper

Online teaching methods

- methods developing reflexive thinking
- content-presentation-oriented methods

Type of course

elective course

Prerequisites

Basically, the subject is intended for students of non-major chemistry faculties (humanities, socially selected science and science faculties). The lecture may be attended by students of Chemistry and Cosmetic Chemistry (optional subject) with the consent of the Dean of the Faculty of Chemistry, if the subject and related CP points are to be included in the student's individual achievements in order to complete the semester / year. Students of non-chemical faculties are recommended to participate and pass the general university course Chemistry for the Humanities.

Course coordinators

Jerzy Łukaszewicz

Assessment criteria

Written test exam consisting of 15 issues. Each issue contains 5 statements to which the test taker is to respond by stating whether they are true (answer yes or no). Providing a YES or NO answer to individual statements is independent. Correctly answering 5 answers to the problem means 5 points, and correcting 4 answers means 3 points. Correctly giving 3, 2, 1, or 0 answers means 0 points for a given issue.
In total, it is possible to get 75 points (15 issues x 5 points).
Grading scale:
0 - 37 points - grade: unsatisfactory (2.0)
38 - 44 points - rating: satisfactory (3.0)
45 - 52 points - grade: satisfactory plus (3.5)
53 - 59 points - Rating: good (4.0)
60 - 67 points - evaluation: good plus (4.5)
68 - 75 points - Rating: very good (5.0)

Possibility of continuous examination as a credit for a subject consisting of systematically written answers to 2-3 questions after each lecture: 15 lectures - 15 written tests.

Practical placement

None.

Bibliography

In terms of the above curriculum content, there is no uniform textbook in Polish, as well as in English. The lecture materials are the basis for the preparation of the student for the exam.

Additional information

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

Description of 0600-OG-ChA in USOSweb