Basics of chemistry

Structure Type: Course
Code: KC23AK10151
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Junell, Pasi
Language of Instruction: Finnish

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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