NS104 General Chemistry
NS104 General Chemistry
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Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Jasmin Šutković
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
Students will build a basic knowledge of the structure of chemistry.They will analyse scientific concepts and think critically and review the importance and relevance of chemistry in our everyday lives.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
Karen C. Timberlake (2015).Chemistry: An introduction to general, organic and biological chemistry.12th edition, Pearson
Additional Literature
Will be delivered during lectures.Teaching Methods
Assessment concept is based on continuous work with students during the semester
The examinations (quizzes, midterm, lab tutorials, homeworks and final exam) provide the opportunity for the students to demonstrate their understanding of the course material and their ability to apply critical thinking
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to course content, syllabus explanation | |
| 2 | Chemistry in Our Lives - Measurements in Chemistry | Chapter 1 - Chapter 2 |
| 3 | Matter and Energy - Atoms and Elements -vLab 1- Intro to Lab safety | Chapter 4 |
| 4 | Ionic and Molecular Compounds - Tutorial (PSE and Electro configuration) | Chapter 6 |
| 5 | Chemical Quantities and reactions - QUIZ1 | Chapter 7 |
| 6 | Lab 2, Tutorial; Molarity calculations and Ideal Gas laws | Chapter 8 and 9 |
| 7 | Lab 3 exercise: pH measurments and acids/base solution- Lecture: Acid and Bases | Chapter 10 |
| 8 | Midterm exam | |
| 9 | Organic Chemistry, Introduction to Organic Chemistry Tutorial (Lewis representations) - Hydrocarbons and Functional Groups, Project announcements | Chapter 11 and Chapter 12 |
| 10 | "Carbohydrates, Carboxylic acids, Esters,Amines and Amides. Lab 4 exercise | Chapter 13 and 14 |
| 11 | Lipids and Proteins (Enzymes) | Chapter 15 and 16 |
| 12 | Nucleic acids structure and Protein synthesis . Lab 5 exercise | Chapter 17 |
| 13 | Metabolic pathways and energy production , Project paper submission | Chapter 18 |
| 14 | Group project presentations | - |
| 15 | Review and final exam preparation and Final exam preparations | - |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
| Section | Type | Day 1 | Venue 1 | Day 2 | Venue 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NS104.1 | Course | Wednesday 15:00 - 17:50 | B F1.23 - Amphitheater I | - | - |
| NS104.1 | Tutorial | Friday 18:00 - 19:50 | RC.G1 - GBE Laboratory I | - | - |
| NS104.2 | Tutorial | Thursday 15:00 - 16:50 | RC.G1 - GBE Laboratory I | - | - |
| NS104.3 | Tutorial | Friday 15:00 - 16:50 | RC.G1 - GBE Laboratory I | - | - |
| NS104.4 | Tutorial | Thursday 18:00 - 19:50 | RC.G1 - GBE Laboratory I | - | - |
Office Hours & Room
| Day | Time | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 14:00 - 15:30 | A G.6 |
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5 6
In-term Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4
Lab Tutorials
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 3 6
Quizes
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4
Attendance and Participation
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5 6
IUS Grading System
| Grading Scale | IUS Grading System | IUS Coeff. | Letter (B&H) | Numerical (B&H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 44 | F | 0 | F | 5 |
| 45 - 54 | E | 1 | ||
| 55 - 64 | C | 2 | E | 6 |
| 65 - 69 | C+ | 2.3 | D | 7 |
| 70 -74 | B- | 2.7 | ||
| 75 - 79 | B | 3 | C | 8 |
| 80 - 84 | B+ | 3.3 | ||
| 85 - 94 | A- | 3.7 | B | 9 |
| 95 - 100 | A | 4 | A | 10 |
Late Work Policy
Information about late submission policies will be shared during class and posted in this section. Please check back for official guidelines.
ECTS Credit Calculation
📚 Student Workload
This 6 ECTS credit course corresponds to 150 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:
Lecture
42 hours ⏳ (14 week × 3 h)
Lab Assignments
30 hours ⏳ (5 week × 6 h)
In term
24 hours ⏳ (4 week × 6 h)
Home study
14 hours ⏳ (14 week × 1 h)
In-term exam study
14 hours ⏳ (1 week × 14 h)
Final exam study
16 hours ⏳ (1 week × 16 h)
Term
10 hours ⏳ (1 week × 10 h)
150 Total Workload Hours
6 ECTS Credits
Course Policies
Academic Integrity
All work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action according to university policies. When in doubt about citation practices, consult the instructor.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements as outlined in the International University of Sarajevo Study Rules and Regulations. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may impact academic performance and eligibility for assessment. Mandatory sessions (e.g., labs, workshops) require attendance unless formally exempted. For detailed policies on absences, documentation, and penalties, please refer to the official university regulations.
Technology & AI Policy
Laptops/tablets may be used for note-taking only during lectures. Phones should be silenced and put away during all class sessions. Audio/video recording requires prior permission from the instructor.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) varies by assessment component. Please refer to the AI usage indicator next to each assessment item in the Assessment Methods and Criteria section above. Submitting AI-generated content as your own work, where AI is not explicitly allowed, constitutes an academic integrity violation.
Communication Policy
All course-related communication should occur through official university channels (institutional email or SIS). Emails should include [NS104] in the subject line.
Academic Quality Assurance Policy
Course Academic Quality Assurance is achieved through Semester Student Survey. At the end of each academic year, the institution of higher education is obliged to evaluate work of the academic staff, or the success of realization of the curricula.
Learning Tips
Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.
Complete assigned readings or prep materials before class. Take notes, highlight key ideas, and jot down questions. Aim to grasp core concepts and their applications—not just facts.
Use course frameworks or methodologies to analyze problems, case studies, or projects. Begin early to allow time for reflection and refinement. Seek feedback to improve your work.
Don’t hesitate to reach out when something is unclear. Use office hours, discussion boards, or peer networks to clarify concepts and stay on track.
Syllabus Last Updated on Dec 12, 2025 | International University of Sarajevo
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
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| NS104 | General Chemistry | 3 | 2 | 6 | Wed. 15:00-17:50 | |||||
| Prerequisite | None | It is a prerequisite to | ENS205-3, NS203, NS211 | |||||||
| Lecturer | Jasmin Šutković | Office Hours / Room / Phone | Thursday: 14:00-15:30 |
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| jsutkovic@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | Boris Kovalenko | Assistant E-mail | 230301009@student.ius.edu.ba | |||||||
| Course Objectives | Students will build a basic knowledge of the structure of chemistry.They will analyse scientific concepts and think critically and review the importance and relevance of chemistry in our everyday lives. | |||||||||
| Textbook | Karen C. Timberlake (2015).Chemistry: An introduction to general, organic and biological chemistry.12th edition, Pearson | |||||||||
| Additional Literature |
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| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
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| Teaching Methods | Assessment concept is based on continuous work with students during the semester. The examinations (quizzes, midterm, lab tutorials, homeworks and final exam) provide the opportunity for the students to demonstrate their understanding of the course material and their ability to apply critical thinking. | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | Introduction to course content, syllabus explanation | |||||||||
| Week 2 | Chemistry in Our Lives - Measurements in Chemistry | Chapter 1 - Chapter 2 | ||||||||
| Week 3 | Matter and Energy - Atoms and Elements -vLab 1- Intro to Lab safety | Chapter 4 | ||||||||
| Week 4 | Ionic and Molecular Compounds - Tutorial (PSE and Electro configuration) | Chapter 6 | ||||||||
| Week 5 | Chemical Quantities and reactions - QUIZ1 | Chapter 7 | ||||||||
| Week 6 | Lab 2, Tutorial; Molarity calculations and Ideal Gas laws | Chapter 8 and 9 | ||||||||
| Week 7 | Lab 3 exercise: pH measurments and acids/base solution- Lecture: Acid and Bases | Chapter 10 | ||||||||
| Week 8 | Midterm exam | |||||||||
| Week 9 | Organic Chemistry, Introduction to Organic Chemistry Tutorial (Lewis representations) - Hydrocarbons and Functional Groups, Project announcements | Chapter 11 and Chapter 12 | ||||||||
| Week 10 | "Carbohydrates, Carboxylic acids, Esters,Amines and Amides. Lab 4 exercise | Chapter 13 and 14 | ||||||||
| Week 11 | Lipids and Proteins (Enzymes) | Chapter 15 and 16 | ||||||||
| Week 12 | Nucleic acids structure and Protein synthesis . Lab 5 exercise | Chapter 17 | ||||||||
| Week 13 | Metabolic pathways and energy production , Project paper submission | Chapter 18 | ||||||||
| Week 14 | Group project presentations | - | ||||||||
| Week 15 | Review and final exam preparation and Final exam preparations | - | ||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 | Not Allowed | |
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| In-term Exam | 1 | 30 | 1,2,3,4 | Not Allowed | |
| Lab Tutorials | 5 | 15 | 3,6 | Not Allowed | |
| Quizes | 2 | 10 | 1,2,3,4 | Not Allowed | |
| Attendance and Participation | 1 | 5 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 | Not Allowed | |
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Lecture | 3 | 14 | 42 | Lab Assignments | 6 | 5 | 30 | |||
| In term | 6 | 4 | 24 | Home study | 1 | 14 | 14 | |||
| In-term exam study | 14 | 1 | 14 | Final exam study | 16 | 1 | 16 | |||
| Term | 10 | 1 | 10 | |||||||
| Total Workload Hours = | 150 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 6 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 12/12/2025 | |||||||||