Program Overview

ELEMENTS OF CHEMISTRY FOR TECHNICAL PROFESSIONS

Overview

The teaching aims to guarantee adequate knowledge and understanding of the chemical-physical phenomena that regulate the interaction of materials with the environment, making the student able to evaluate the properties and transformations of matter in an applicative manner. The student will acquire knowledge relating to the electrochemical foundations of the corrosion and protection mechanisms of metallic materials. Furthermore, the student will acquire knowledge relating to the existence of standardized tests and methods for the evaluation of the chemical-physical properties of materials (solid-liquid-gas), the results of which he will learn to insert into technical reports, useful for the interaction with specialists and technicians from other sectors, but also with non-experts.

Aims and Content

Learning Outcomes

The teaching aims to guarantee adequate knowledge and understanding of the chemical-physical phenomena that regulate the interaction of materials with the environment, making the student able to evaluate the properties and transformations of matter in an applicative manner, and therefore, make an accurate choice of materials. The student will acquire knowledge relating to the electrochemical foundations of the corrosion and protection mechanisms of metallic materials. Furthermore, the student will acquire knowledge relating to the existence of standardized tests and methods for the evaluation of the chemical-physical properties of materials (solid-liquid-gas), the results of which he will learn to insert into technical reports, useful for the interaction with specialists and technicians from other sectors, but also with non-experts.

Aims and Learning Outcomes

Attendance and active participation in the proposed training activities (lectures, laboratory experiences) and individual study will allow the student to:

• understand the fundamentals of general chemistry, thermodynamics, kinetic and electrochemistry.
• acquire the ability to analyze widespread corrosive phenomena and propose possible anticorrosive techniques.
• acquire the ability to analyze safety data sheets to evaluate the possible danger of chemical products.
• acquire the ability to draft technical reports and reports, also with reference to regulations for the study of materials, useful for interaction with specialists and technicians from other sectors, but also with non-experts.

Prerequisites

For a successful learning, basic knowledge of chemistry, mathematics and physics is required, but no formal prerequisites are required.

Teaching Methods

The course includes classroom lectures for a total of 24 hours. The lessons are divided into theoretical parts and exercise parts. The student is given the opportunity to take a written self-assessment test at the end of each week, which has to be solved at home.

Syllabus/Content

• Fundamentals of chemical elements and reactions
• Periodic table
• Nomenclature basic and acid oxides, hydroxides, acids, salts.
• Chemical reactions: balance, redox reactions, combustion reactions
• Exercises on nomenclature, balancing
• The transformations of matter
• First law of thermodynamics, second law of thermodynamics, Gibbs free energy
• Chemical kinetics
• Gaseous state, liquid state, solid state
• Phase transitions (T-t curve)
• State diagram of water
• Thermodynamic-thermochemistry exercises
• Fundamentals of corrosion mechanisms and methods of protection
• Corrosion concept, corrosion morphologies (generalized, localized)
• Organic coatings
• Standardized tests and methods for the evaluation of the chemical-physical properties of materials
• Setting up a report.

Recommended Reading/Bibliography

The teaching material used during the lessons will be available in the classroom of the course, as well as the examples of final tests proposed in previous years with the related solutions. The notes taken during the lessons and the material in the Aulaweb are sufficient for the preparation of the exam.

Teachers and Exam Board

• MARINA DELUCCHI
• Exam Board:
  • MARINA DELUCCHI (President)
  • ANTONIO BARBUCCI
  • DAVIDE CLEMATIS

Lessons

• The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

Exams

Exam Description

The exam consists of a written test, composed of multiple choice questions, open questions and numerical exercises. Different scores will be assigned to the numerical exercises, open questions and multiple choice questions. If the score is greater than or equal to 18, the test will be passed, with a grade equal to the score obtained.

Assessment Methods

The exam will focus on the topics covered during the lectures and will aim to assess whether the student has achieved an adequate level of theoretical knowledge on basic chemistry, has acquired the ability to analyze widespread corrosive phenomena and propose possible anticorrosive techniques, has the ability to analyze safety data sheets to evaluate the possible danger of chemical products, and has the ability to draft technical reports and reports.

Exam Schedule

• 07/10/2025 | 09:00 | GENOVA | Scritto | Aula B11, Pad. B, Opera Pia 15a II piano
• 21/10/2025 | 09:00 | GENOVA | Scritto | Aula B11, Pad. B, Opera Pia 15a II piano
• 05/11/2025 | 09:00 | GENOVA | Scritto | Aula B9, Opera Pia 15 a, Padiglione B
• 18/11/2025 | 09:00 | GENOVA | Scritto
• 09/01/2026 | 09:00 | GENOVA | Scritto
• 10/06/2026 | 09:00 | GENOVA | Scritto
• 29/07/2026 | 09:00 | GENOVA | Scritto

Further Information

Students who have valid certification of physical or learning disabilities on file with the University and who wish to discuss possible accommodations or other circumstances regarding lectures, coursework and exams, should speak with the instructor.