Academic Catalog

CHEM491 DEVELOPMENTS OF CHEMISTRY I

Course Code: 2340491
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 7,5
Department: Chemistry
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Course Coordinator: Prof.Dr. URAL AKBULUT
Offered Semester: Fall Semesters.

Course Content

Chemical apparatus techniques and chemicals used for dying and tanning in Mesopotamia since 4000 B.C. are explained. Precious metals such as gold, silver and imitations of precious stones handled by Mesopotamian and Egyptian chemists are examined. The influence of Greek philosophers an experimental chemistry practiced in Mesopotamia and Egypt are discussed.