Chemistry for the Ambitious

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.

(in Polish) przedmiot fakultatywny

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)

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.

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.

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.

Information lecture (application of audiovisual shows).

- display

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

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

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

The lecture presents selected issues of contemporary Chemistry as well as important figures and events in the history of Chemistry. The lecture briefly presents the relationships between Chemistry and selected problems of the modern world.

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.

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.

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.

None.