NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 普通化學(1197)
(Eng.) General Chemistry
Offering Dept Department of Chemistry
Course Type Required Credits 3 Teacher LEE, SHAO-CHI
Department Department of Entomology/Undergraduate Language English Semester 2026-SPRING
Course Description This course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles and core concepts of chemistry. Topics include atomic structure, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, thermodynamics, acid–base equilibria, and chemical kinetics.
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course Y
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives Competency Indicators Ratio(%) Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
Students will learn to apply chemical principles to explain natural phenomena and develop essential skills in chemical calculations and laboratory practices, establishing a solid foundation for further studies in chemistry and related sciences.
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100
Networking/Distance Education
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Lecturing
Written Presentation
Attendance
Quiz
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Chapter 1 – Introduction of chemistry, familiar with physical units
Week 2 Chapter 2: Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
Week 3 Chapter 3: Stoichiometry
Week 4 Chapter 4 Types of Chemical Reactions and Solution Stoichiometry
Week 5 Chapter 5 Gases
Week 6 Chapter 6 Thermochemistry
Week 7 Chapter 6 Thermochemistry and mid-term
Week 8 Chapter 7 Atomic Structure and Periodicity
Week 9 Chapter 8 Bonding: General Concepts
Week 10 Chapter 11 Properties of Solutions
Week 11 Chapter 12 Chemical Kinetics
Week 12 Chapter 13 Introduction and Application of The Equilibrium Constant
Week 13 Chapter 14 Acid and Base
Week 14 Chapter 15 Acid–Base Equilibria
Week 15 Chapter 17 Spontaneity, Entropy, and Free Energy
Week 16 Chapter 17 Spontaneity, Entropy, and Free Energy / Final Exam
self-directed
learning
   03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.

Evaluation
Class Performance (including participation and in-class quizzes): 30%
Midterm Examination: 35%
Final Examination: 35%
Textbook & other References
Chemistry 9th Edition
Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl
ISBN-13: 978-1133611097, ISBN-10: 1133611095
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
iLearning
Office Hours
Thursday, 13:00–14:00
Room 418, Chemistry Building
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL)
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Please respect the intellectual property rights and use the materials legally.Please respect gender equality.
Update Date, year/month/day:2026/01/06 22:10:15 Printed Date, year/month/day:2026 / 1 / 09
The second-hand book website:http://www.myub.com.tw/