Course detail

Fundamentals of Chemistry for Technical Universities

FAST-VCC001Acad. year: 2026/2027

Basic theoretical chapters in general chemistry for practical use in studying technical fields at universities.

  • physical quantities, their units and conversions
  • basic concepts in general chemistry
  • determination of the relative molecular mass of substances
  • types of chemical formulas
  • basic stoichiometric calculations: mass fraction, mass and molar concentration
  • pH calculations
  • balance rule
  • chemical equations and calculation of their stoichiometry
  • basic relationships and calculations according to chemical equations
  • basic terminology and properties of organic compounds

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Mgr. Martin Vyšvařil, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Chemistry (CHE)

Entry knowledge

Structure of atoms of elements, periodic table of elements, basic inorganic terminology, basic mathematical operations and calculations (equations with one unknown, fractions).

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Students are assessed on the basis of short written tests every week, which verify the knowledge acquired during the course. The tests cover the topics discussed in previous session, focusing mainly on calculations, creating and modifying chemical equations, and related calculations. To successfully complete the course, students must achieve a minimum of 50% of the total number of points. The overall assessment corresponds to the ECTS system.

The definition of supervised learning and the method of its implementation are determined by the course guarantor's annual update.

Aims

Practical application of selected theoretical chapters (especially calculations) from general chemistry in relation to the study of technical fields at universities.

Students will learn to use calculations and create chemical equations relating to the chemical nature, properties and behaviour of technical materials or the chemistry and technology of water.

Study aids

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

J. Vacík a kol. Přehled středoškolské chemie, Praha: SPN - pedagogické nakladatelství a.s., 1995 (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BPC-SIS Bachelor's

    specialization SI , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective

  • Programme BKC-SIS Bachelor's 1 year of study, winter semester, elective
  • Programme BPC-VP Bachelor's 1 year of study, winter semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Exercise

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Mgr. Martin Vyšvařil, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Basic information regarding the session and credit requirements.
Physical quantities, their units and conversions; basic concepts in general chemistry

2. Types of chemical formula and determination of the relative molecular mass of substances. Molar amount of substance

3. Basic stoichiometric calculations: mass fraction, mass and molar concentration

4. Calculation of mass and molar concentration 

5. pH calculations

6  Balance rule

7. Balance rule (dilution and preparation of solutions)

8. Formation of chemical equations and calculation of their stoichiometry

9  Formation of chemical equations and calculation of their stoichiometry

10. Basic relationships and calculations according to chemical equations

11. Calculations according to chemical equations

12. Basic terminology and properties of organic compounds

13. Repair final test