Chemistry

Faculty

Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science

Version

Version 3 of 22.04.2026.

Module identifier

11B2102

Module level

Bachelor

Language of instruction

German

ECTS credit points and grading

5.0

Module frequency

only winter term

Duration

1 semester

 

 

Brief description

Basic knowledge of chemistry is a prerequisite for a deeper understanding of materials science as well as energy, environmental and process engineering. This module teaches this basic knowledge so that students have a solid basis for understanding the chemical composition, structure and derived properties of materials after completing the module.

Teaching and learning outcomes

1. Classification of matter

2. Structure of matter

3. Periodic table of the elements (PSE)

4. Chemical notation and stoichiometry

5. Chemical bonds

6. Chemical reactions

7. Chemical equilibrium

8. Acids and bases

9. Introduction to organic chemistry

Practical course: learning how to handle chemicals, carrying out basic operations in the chemistry laboratory

Overall workload

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

Teaching and learning methods
Lecturer based learning
Workload hoursType of teachingMedia implementationConcretization
45Lecture-
15Laboratory activity-
Lecturer independent learning
Workload hoursType of teachingMedia implementationConcretization
60Preparation/follow-up for course work-
30Exam preparation-
Graded examination
  • Written examination
Ungraded exam
  • Field work / Experimental work
Exam duration and scope

The achievements to be acquired for this module include a) a 2-hour written examination and b) successful participation in the experimental work.

Recommended prior knowledge

none

Knowledge Broadening

Students can deduce the properties of an element based on its position in the periodic table, state reaction equations for simple chemical reactions and carry out simple stoichiometric calculations.

Knowledge Understanding

Students have a sound basic knowledge of chemistry as a prerequisite for a deeper understanding of the structure and properties of materials.

Communication and Cooperation

Students can record observations of chemical experiments and discuss them in the group.

Literature

1. Pfestorf, R., H. Kadner, Chemie: Ein Lehrbuch für Fachhochschulen, Verlag Harri Deutsch, Frankfurt, 9. Auflage, 2013

2. C. E. Mortimer, Chemie. Das Basiswissen der Chemie, Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart, New York, 13. Auflage, 2019

Applicability in study programs

  • Sustainable Materials Technology and Product Development in Practise Network
    • Sustainable Materials Technology and Product Development in Practise Network B.Sc. (01.09.2025)

  • Sustainable Materials Technology and Product Development
    • Sustainable Materials Technology and Product Development B.Sc. (01.09.2025)

  • Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor)
    • Mechanical Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)

  • Mechanical Engineering in Practical Networks
    • Mechanical Engineering in Practical Networks B.Sc. (01.03.2026)

  • Dental Technology
    • Dental Technology B.Sc. (01.09.2025)

  • Power, Environmental and Process Engineering
    • Power, Environmental and Process Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)

  • Automotive Engineering (Bachelor)
    • Automotive Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)

    Person responsible for the module
    • Petersen, Svea
    Teachers
    • Petersen, Svea
    • Klöckner, Wolf-Georg