Basics of chemistry
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KC23AK10151 |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 3.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Junell, Pasi |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| KOTU-2013AUTO |
1 spring |
3.0 |
2014-01-02 |
2014-07-31 |
| KOTU-2013KOTU |
1 spring |
3.0 |
2014-01-02 |
2014-07-31 |
| KOTU-2014AUTO |
1 spring |
3.0 |
2015-01-02 |
2015-07-31 |
| KOTU-2014KOTU |
1 spring |
3.0 |
2015-01-02 |
2015-07-31 |
| KOTU-2015AUTO |
1 spring |
3.0 |
2016-01-01 |
2016-07-31 |
| KOTU-2015KOTU |
1 spring |
3.0 |
2016-01-01 |
2016-07-31 |
| KOTU-2016AUTO |
1 spring |
3.0 |
2017-01-01 |
2017-07-31 |
| KOTU-2016KOTU |
1 spring |
3.0 |
2017-01-01 |
2017-07-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students will able to define the central concepts and related to general and inorganic chemistry and how they influence their professional field.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 80 h
- of which scheduled studies: 40 h
- of which autonomous studies: 40 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
The course involves discussion of atoms, chemical compounds, forms of substances and chemical reactions. The following topics and their applications are discussed in detail
- Thermal chemistry and combustion,
- Electrochemistry and corrosion
- Surface chemistry and heterogeneous catalysis.
Additionally safe working methods will be discussed.
Recommended or Required Reading
Lecturer's material
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, calculations, assignments
Assessment Criteria
Satisfactory (1 ... 2): The student knows and understands to a satisfactory extent the basic concepts and methods of chemistry, and is able to apply them to usual problems.
Good (3 ... 4): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of chemistry, and is able to apply them to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.
Excellent (5): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of chemistry, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned.
Assessment Methods
Written examination, assignment
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