Fundamentals of Chemistry Field of study: Medical Physics
Programme code: W4-S1FM19.2025

Module name: Fundamentals of Chemistry
Module code: W4-FM-S1-1-23-03
Programme code: W4-S1FM19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The Fundamentals of Chemistry module is designed to familiarize the student with the basic concepts and laws of chemistry. The student will learn the principles of nomenclature and classification of chemical compounds, basic knowledge of atomic structure and bond formation in molecules, physical and chemical properties of chemical elements and compounds, and prediction of the course of reactions and their recording by reaction equations. Can perform basic chemical calculations and perform simple chemical experiments.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
He recognizes the role of chemistry in everyday life, understands its importance in the development of civilization and technology, and grasps the interdisciplinary nature of chemistry as a science. [E1]
 W01 [1/5] W08 [1/5]
Knows and understands the elementary chemical laws and concepts underlying the microworld and can illustrate them with appropriate examples. [E2]
 W07 [1/5]
The student can describe the states of matter and their properties, knows the structure of the atom, the properties of elements and inorganic compounds and their applications, understands the relationship between molecular structure and macroscopic properties of the surrounding matter. [E3]
 W07 [1/5] U01 [1/5]
The student is able to conduct an experiment, analyze the data obtained and prepare a report on the research. [E4]
 U02 [1/5] U03 [1/5]
The student is acquainted with the physical and chemical characteristics of selected materials, as well as the basic principles of chemical management, occupational safety and health. [E5]
 U02 [1/5] K02 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [FZ1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  exam E1 E2
discussion classes [FZ2] 30 Activating methods: a case study [b07]  course work E3
laboratory classes [FZ3] 30 Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  course work E4 E5
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Development of a corrective action plan as well as supplementary/corrective tasks [d02] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reviewing and selecting tasks and activities enabling the elimination of errors indicated by the academic teacher, their verification or correction resulting in completing the task with at least the minimum passing grade
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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