Program Overview

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Program Overview

The University of Genoa offers a comprehensive program in Chemistry, specifically focusing on General and Inorganic Chemistry with a laboratory component. This program is designed to provide students with a foundational understanding of chemistry, including the structure of matter, chemical bonding, and the principles governing chemical equilibrium in homogeneous and heterogeneous systems.

Objectives and Contents

Educational Objectives

The program aims to equip students with basic knowledge of matter structure (atomic structure, chemical bonding, states of aggregation) and the principles regulating chemical equilibrium in various systems, with a particular emphasis on reactions occurring in aqueous solutions. Theoretical lessons are complemented by exercises in the classroom and practical laboratory work, introducing students to laboratory practices and enabling them to apply theoretical concepts to concrete problems.

Detailed Educational Objectives and Learning Outcomes

The program focuses on providing students with indispensable tools for understanding matter and chemical reactions. It includes both theoretical and practical components, ensuring students grasp the fundamental concepts of chemistry and can apply them to solve problems.

Prerequisites

There are no specific university-level prerequisites for this program. However, a basic understanding of mathematics and physics, as typically acquired in secondary school, is necessary for comprehending the subjects treated in the course.

Teaching Methods

The program consists of frontal lessons, classroom exercises, and practical laboratory sessions. Attendance at frontal lessons is highly recommended, while participation in laboratory sessions is mandatory.

Program Content

The program covers:

• Atomic structure of matter
• Periodic system and periodic properties of elements
• Chemical bonding
• Chemical nomenclature
• Chemical reactions
• States of aggregation of matter and their characteristics
• Chemical equilibrium
• Homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria

Laboratory work includes practical exercises on:

• Chemical reactions in aqueous solutions (acid-base, precipitation, complexation, oxidation-reduction)
• Characteristic reactions of cations and anions and their use in separating different ionic species present in solution
• Flame test
• Qualitative inorganic analysis of an unknown mixture

Texts/Bibliography

Recommended texts include:

1. Martin S. Silberberg, Patricia Amateis, "Chimica. La natura molecolare della materia e delle sue trasformazioni," McGraw-Hill Education
2. Raymond Chang, Jason Overby, Alberto Costanzo, Roberta Galeazzi, Paola Turano, "FONDAMENTI DI CHIMICA GENERALE," McGraw-Hill Education
3. P. Michelin Lausarot, G.A. Vaglio, "Fondamenti di stechiometria," Piccin Editore

Teachers and Examination Board

• PAVLO SOLOKHA
• LORENZO DEGLI ESPOSTI

Examination Board:

• PAVLO SOLOKHA (President)
• SERENA DE NEGRI
• LORENZO DEGLI ESPOSTI (Supplente President)
• NADIA PARODI (Supplente)

Lessons

Start of Lessons

Late September 2024

Lesson Schedule

To be announced

Exams

Examination Method

The exam consists of a written test containing exercises and open-ended questions regarding all topics covered during the frontal lessons.

Assessment Method

The written test is designed to assess the student's preparation on the concepts and formulas presented in the lessons and their ability to apply these concepts and formulas to concrete problems.

Exam Calendar

• 04/02/2025, 09:00, GENOVA, Written
• 20/02/2025, 09:00, GENOVA, Written
• 12/06/2025, 09:00, GENOVA, Written
• 11/07/2025, 09:00, GENOVA, Written
• 17/09/2025, 09:00, GENOVA, Written

Other Information

Attendance at lessons is strongly recommended, and it is obligatory for laboratory activities. Reception is agreed upon directly with the teacher.