Program Overview

Course Overview

Course Details

The course code is TKJE1006, and the course name is General Chemistry. The course is worth 7.5 credits and is a foundation course at level I. It starts in the autumn of 2025 and lasts for one semester. The language of instruction is Norwegian, and the course is located in Trondheim.

Course Content

Introduction

The course introduces basic concepts, chemical formulas, and nomenclature. It covers atomic structure, basic orbital theory, and electron configuration. The course also explores the periodic system, electronegativity, and chemical bonding types.

Topics Covered

• Moles, concentrations (molar, mass percent), and dilution
• Chemical reactions, reaction equations, and stoichiometry
• Thermochemistry (enthalpy, exothermic/endothermic reactions)
• Chemical equilibria, reaction quotient, and Le Chatelier's principle
• Acids, bases, pH, buffer solutions, and titration
• Solubility, solubility product, and precipitation reactions
• Oxidation and reduction reactions (oxidation numbers and balancing)
• Chemical substances and HSE

Learning Outcomes

The student should be able to:

• Explain basic atomic theory, orbital theory, and the periodic table
• Apply nomenclature rules to name inorganic compounds
• Explain fundamental chemical bonding theories and create Lewis structures
• Demonstrate an understanding of key types of chemical reactions and perform calculations based on stoichiometry
• Set up and balance oxidation and reduction reactions
• Calculate enthalpy and determine whether reactions are exothermic or endothermic
• Explain the concept of chemical equilibrium and apply Le Chatelier's principle
• Conduct simple chemical experiments and document results in basic reports

Learning Methods and Activities

The course consists of:

• Lectures: 60 hours
• Laboratory work: 30 hours
• Exercises: 30 hours
• Own effort: 90 hours

Compulsory Assignments

• Laboratory skills
• Exercises

Evaluation

Required for the final examination:

• Approved exercises and laboratory course
• 6 out of 10 theory exercises must be passed
• 5 laboratory exercises with submission of 5 reports must be passed

Specific Conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required, specifically Food Science, Technology and Sustainability (MTMAT).

Recommended and Required Previous Knowledge

No recommended previous knowledge, but admission to the course requires studying at Bachelor Program in Food Technology, NTNU Trondheim.

Course Materials

• Gordon Aylward and Tristan Findlay: SI Chemical Data, Wiley, 7th Edition, 2014
• Nivaldo J. Tro: Chemistry. A molecular approach, 5th edition, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2020

Credit Reductions

The course has academic overlap with several other courses. If a student takes overlapping courses, they will receive a credit reduction in the course where they have the lowest grade.

Subject Areas

• Chemistry

Examination

The examination arrangement is a school exam with a weighting of 100/100. Permitted aids on the exam include Gordon Aylward and Tristan Findlay: SI Chemical Data, Wiley, and simple calculators. The exam is 4 hours long and uses the Inspera Assessment exam system.