Basics of Chemistry

Structure Type: Course
Code: KH12B1020
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Orhanen, Outi
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Learning Outcomes

Students will have command of the basic concepts of chemistry with special emphasis on the chemistry associated with cleaning.

Student's Workload

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

Basic terminology associated with inorganic chemistry. Dirt and cleaning in chemistry. Material categories of organic chemistry.
Laboratory work: cleaning tests.

Recommended or Required Reading

Ashley-Smith, J. Science for Conservators. Volume 1. An Introduction to Materials. Conservation Science Teaching Series. The Conservation Unit. London.
Ashley-Smith, J. Science for Conservators. Volume 2. Cleaning. Conservation Science Teaching Series. The Conservation Unit. London.
Torraca, G. Solubility and Solvents for Conservation Problems. Iccrom. Rome.
Horie, C.V., 1987 Materials for conservation: organic consolidants, adhesives and coatings. Butterworth-Heineman Ltd. Oxford.
Lecturer's material and lecture notes

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, laboratory work and assignments

Assessment Criteria

Grading will be announced during the course.

Assessment Methods

Active participation in the lessons, laboratory work, assignments and exam

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