Course code Ķīmi1030
Credit points 3
Chemistry, Water Chemistry I
Total Hours in Course81
Number of hours for lectures16
Number of hours for laboratory classes16
Independent study hours49
Date of course confirmation19.05.2015
Responsible UnitInstitute of Land Management and Geodesy
Course developer
Fredijs Dimiņš
Dr. sc. ing.
Course abstract
The first part of subject implies theoretical basis of general chemistry, including general regularities of chemical process, structure of matter, heterogeneous dispersion systems, solutions, electrolyte water solutions, main qualities of chemical elements and their joins. The chemical properties of heavy metals and the influence of the environment on them.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
• Knowledge. Is able to demonstrate the environmental and water science with chemistry related issues in specific primary and specialized knowledge and critical understanding of this knowledge, moreover part of the knowledge corresponds to the science field or profession of the highest level of achievement.
• Skills. Able to use learned the theoretical foundations and skills, manage a professional, innovative or research activities, formulate and analytically describe the information, problems and solutions with environmental and water management in science-related profession areas, explaining them and justify the discussion of those with both professionals and the lay.
• Competence. Able to independently access, select and analyze information and use it to make decisions and solve problems with environmental and water management related science field or profession, show that they understand the professional ethics and examine own professional activities on the environment and society.
Compulsory reading
1. Malone L.J. Basic Concepts of Chemistry. New York etc.: John Wiley@Sons, Inc. Saint Louis University, 2004. 484 p.
2. Čakste I. Vispārīgā ķīmija. LLU. Ķīmijas katedra. Rīga: Drukātava, 2008. 66 lpp.
3. Druviete B. Neorganiskie savienojumi, to klasifikācija un vispārīgās ķīmiskās īpašības. LLU. Ķīmijas katedra. Rīga: Drukātava, 2008. 59 lpp.
4. Rauhvargers A. Vispārīgā ķīmija. Rīga: Zinātne, 1996. 383 lpp.
Further reading
1. Kļaviņš M. Vides ķīmija. Rīga: LU, 1995. 208 lpp.
2. Ozola B. Pārtikas toksikoloģija. LLU. Ķīmijas katedra. Rīga: Drukātava, 2007. 78 lpp.
3. Gļinka N.Vispārīgā ķīmija. Rīga: Zvaigzne, 1981. 685 lpp.