Learning Materials List
Applied Science - Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
Academic year 2026/2027
1. Required Literature
1.1. Course: Startmodule
Book 1:
Biology: A Global Approach (12th Global Edition)
- Author: Campbell
- Publisher: Pearson
- ISBN: 9781292477947 (Pearson eTextbook, 6-month access)
Book 2:
Chemistry (8th Global Edition) - LMS Integration
- Author: Robinson, McMurry & Fay
- Publisher: Pearson
- ISBN: 9781292336312 (Pearson eTextbook + Mastering)
1.2. Course: PPD (Personal and Professional Development)
Book 1:
How to do Research, (1st edition)
- Author: Grit & Julsing
- Publisher: Noordhoff
- ISBN: 9789001861230
Book 2: IBM SPSS Statistics 28 or higher, to be purchased via Surfspot
After Semester 1, you will move on to a new theme module. Additional books required for that module will be communicated at that time.
2. Other required materials
2.1. Complete lab kit
A complete lab kit can be purchased at school via PIN transaction. Alternatively, you may purchase the individual components separately. The components are listed below.
The following individual components may also be purchased separately:
- Weighing boat - Glazed, porcelain
- Spatula - Stainless steel
- Weighing spoon/spatula - corrosion-resistant
- Pipette bulb - Universal rubber pipette bulb
- Tweezers - Stainless steel, pointed tip
- Scissors - Stainless steel, chemically resistant
- Magnetic stirring bar - PTFE-coated, smooth surface, rounded, high chemical resistance, temp. range -200°C to +280°C
You will also need a plastic container with a smooth, easy-to-clean surface to store the lab kit (dust-free for hygienic reasons).
2.2. Lab coat
- White, long model (knee-length) with long sleeves
- Fabric: 65% polyester / 35% cotton
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified; fabric weight: 215 g/m²
Suitable for boiling wash 95 °C
2.3. Additional items
- Permanent marker: Staedtler OHP Lumocolor F318, black, fine
- Safety goggles, brand: bandido (Mandatory for non-prescription wearers)
2.4. Approved calculators for exams
Only the following calculators may be used during assessments:
- Casio fx 82ES (not the PLUS version)
- Casio fx 85ES (not the PLUS version)
- Casio fx 82MS (not the "-2" version)
- Casio fx 82NL
- Texas Instruments TI-30XB