Chemistry and Laboratory

General Aims and Learning Objectives of the course: The course is a prerequisite for subsequent courses of Mineralogy and Geochemistry. Its purpose is to provide the tools needed to understand chemical language and the foundation of chemistry (atom, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, chemical equilibrium, thermodynamics, knowledge of the principal inorganic species of metals and non-metals), the learning of which is essential to proceed in the earth science study.

Knowledge and understanding : Students are expected to understand the basis of chemical language and to know the foundation of chemistry in order to be able to operate in working contexts related to mineralogy and geochemistry.
Applying knowledge and understanding: Students are expected to apply their knowledge and understanding, and problem solving abilities in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their field of study: mineralogy and geochemistry.
Making judgements: Students are expected to have the ability to integrate knowledge and handle complexity, and formulate judgements with incomplete or limited information, but that include reflecting on social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgements.
Communication skills: Students should be able to communicate their conclusions, and the knowledge and rationale underpinning these, to specialist and non-specialist audiences clearly and unambiguously.
Learning skills: Students are expected to have the learning skills to allow them to continue to study in a manner that may be largely self-directed or autonomous.